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All CVA students are required to complete 20 hours of community service total (not per year) as stated in Board Policy 5122 as a graduation requirement.
Community service can be completed by working without pay for a non-profit organization that benefits your fellow man, the environment, or the animal kingdom. If you are paid for a service, it is not considered community service.
Total Hours: Each student must complete a minimum of 20 hours of community service. Students can begin to accrue hours the day after 8th grade promotion.
Submission: Documentation of the completed hours (e.g., signed community service form , official business card attached (if applicable), any certificate of recognition, etc.) must be submitted to the CVA Counseling team or front office team.
We recommend students maintain their own records of community service hours for inclusion on college, job or scholarship applications.
Community service hours do not have to be all completed with the same organization or project.
Community Service Opportunities
Time sensitive opportunities
Ongoing community service opportunities
CARLSBAD VILLAGE COMMUNITY CLEAN-UP
Join us in continuing the effort to keep Carlsbad Village clean!
Alongside our partners Handel's Ice Cream and Pure Project we continue our bi-monthly clean up efforts in 2025 and renew our promise to help keep our community litter free. With the help of re-purposed buckets from Handel's and re-purposed grain bags from Pure Project we are able to use less plastic and ensure that our clean ups don't add more waste to the environment. Now, if we could just find a solution for plastic gloves!
Bring your reusable gloves and trash grabbers if you have them! Thank you for your continued support
Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation (Ongoing opportunity)
The AHLF has a variety of volunteer opportunities available for those who would like to donate a few hours of their time, whether it be weekly, monthly or a specific number of hours. We offer opportunities from ages 16 - 100 of all walks of life. If you are under 16 but would like to volunteer, a parent/guardian must always be present. From administrative tasks, to education, to events, to trails and outdoor projects, we are very flexible with schedules and needs. We do provide opportunities for court required hours and service learning. All volunteers must complete an application. Once you submit the application below you will receive an email confirming the application was received. Please do not just show up without confirming via email. Click HERE to view the current list of available opportunities.
Birch Aquarium Volunteer and Internship Program (Ongoing opportunity)
Are you a high school student, or recent graduate, looking for invaluable experience, professional connections and unique opportunities? Birch Aquarium is committed to exposing the next generation of ocean conservationists to diverse careers within the field of marine science. We are seeking enthusiastic teens who are interested in science, have excellent communication skills and who are reliable, flexible and eager to learn. As an InterpreTEEN, you will increase visitor awareness of local and global conservation topics, while encouraging a sense of stewardship and connection to the natural world. You will be interacting with visitors of all ages on a regular basis. Volunteers are asked to make a minimum six-month commitment of one 4-hour shift per week.
Carlsbad City Library (Ongoing opportunity)
Carlsbad City Library’s volunteer program offers numerous ways to give back to the community. Whether helping students with homework or delivering books to those who can’t get to the library, volunteers play an integral role in making Carlsbad City Library a terrific place to learn, read and connect with others.
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