This chapter focuses on Community Service as outlined by the bylaws of our National Charter agreement.
Hours are due April 16, 2027
What is an NHS hour vs. a non-NHS hour?
An NHS hour can be logged only from opportunities that we offer to members. This can be found in the Service Events page on this website.
Ex: PADS
A Non-NHS hour comes from an opportunity that we do not offer that you find on your own.
Ex: Volunteering at local food pantry
When to log hours
All hours should be logged within two weeks of completing service except for those mentioned below:
Environmental club- log every two weeks (NHS or Non-NHS)
Farm/Plant Sale (10 hours per semester)
HUG
1) You take it for .5 credit and 20 hours
2) You take it for 60 hours BUT only 30 hours can go to a single organization.
AKA- 30 hours for NHS- we will log for you!
Pass Runners- End of Semester (15 hours per semester)
Library Helper- End of Semester(10 hours)
Must be reliable and consistent, checking in at least 3 times a week
Must have confirmation from librarian via email or written note
Stage Managing/ Green Room- End of Production(10 hours)
Board Member (10 hours)
Crew Head 5 hours (each production)
Athletic Training- End of semester (10 hours) 10 hours per sport
SWAT- No need to log, automatically sent at end of semester (16 hours total- 8 per semester)
Examples of Acceptable and Unacceptable Non-NHS Hours
Acceptable:
Volunteering at local food pantry
Unpaid volunteer based internship
Environmental Club
Feed My Starving Children
Grayslake Colts Junior Coaching
Elementary school Field Day
Unacceptable:
Walking neighbor's dog
Mowing lawns for pay
Babysitting
Pet sitting
Paid jobs