The best place to find out about volunteer opportunities is to check out the google document above that contains a complete list of current and upcoming volunteer opportunities.
Volunteer opportunities are also sent out weekly through email
Click on the pre-approved button above to view places that have been approved to volunteer
Click on the pre approval button to access the form if the volunteer opportunity is not found on the pre-approved list.
Services that DO Count for Silver Cord Hours
The following is not an all inclusive list, but rather as set of examples to get you on the right path.
Raking of leaves and/or shoveling of snow for a person in need (not family)
Accepted religious activities include, but are not limited to:
Sunday/Wednesday School
Vacation Bible School
Confirmation Class
Babysitting during religious services
Working on a sound crew
Recording/videotaping a service
Mission Trips
Fundraisers (Salvation Army, ringing bells, etc.)
City, community, and school cleanup
Services that DON'T count towards Silver Cord Hours
The following is not an all inclusive list, but rather as set of examples that can help you understand what types of activity will not qualify.
Any activity done for pay or compensation of any kind
Activities or fundraising for school events (prom, homecoming parades, etc.) This does not count activities or fundraising for the school that students identify as a way to address a need they are passionate about.
Working school events for clubs or organizations that are required (concession stands, raffle tickets, etc.)
Required school activities and/or school practice
Travel time to and from activities
Working for a relative—house cleaning, yard work, etc.
Simple good deeds
Baby/dog sitting for individuals, if paid
Compensated hours- silver cord hours cannot involve payment of any kind
Silver Cord hours may not be directly involved with the rituals, services, or ceremonies of any specific religion- for example: singing in the choir, candle lighting, reading from religious texts, altar service, etc.
Fundraising for yourself
Anything that earns the student credit towards a letter grade in a class
Silver cord starts the first day of a student's sophomore school year; no hours prior to that day will count (if enrolling as a junior or senior- it will depend on date of enrollment).