Volunteer Opportunities
Polo Community High School requires 10 community service hours per year to graduate. Please review the volunteer opportunities below. Hours are logged by turning in THIS FORM to the PCHS office. The form is also available in the student resource center outside the office.
Students needing to submit non-calendar hours to Sauk's Impact Program can access the form HERE or grab a copy of the form in the student resource center outside the office. This form needs
Polo Fire Department Breakfast
When: Saturday, April 27th - Cleanup from 9am-1pm (or however long you can stay)
Sunday, April 28th - Breakfast help from 5am-1pm (show up no later than 6:30am)
Where: Polo Fire Department, 206 S. Franklin Ave
Description: Saturday, the fire department is looking for help cleaning the building in preparation for the breakfast the next day. Sunday would involve cleaning tables, refilling condiments, clearing plates, etc.
How to sign up: call or text DJ Sanders (815)994-0589
Polo Police Community Service
When: Saturdays when the weather is nice
Where: Various houses around town
Description: The Polo Police are looking for high school helpers to work with them to do yard work for community members whose yards will be cited for not meeting city code. Students will meet at the police station and ride together to the houses in need of assistance.
How to sign up: email Mrs. Sanders at jsanders@poloschools.net and include your cell phone number so a member of the police department can reach out to you
Granny Rose Animal Shelter
When: Open availability around your schedule
Where: Granny Rose Animal Shelter, 613 River Lane, Dixon, IL 61021
Description: You can volunteer at the local animal shelter doing whatever they need done. This may include cleaning cages, playing with animals, walking dogs, feeding, etc.
How to sign up: call Granny Rose Animal Shelter at (815) 288-7387
Child Care
When: May 20 from 5:45pm-7:00pm
Where: Centennial Elementary School gym
Description: watch the children of CPO members during their meeting from 6-7pm
How to sign up: email Julie Sanders at jsanders@poloschools.net
Memorial Day Help
When: May 18th @ 10am and June 1st @ TBD
Where: Fairmont Cemetary, Polo
Description: The Polo American Legion and VFW will be placing flags on the headstones of veterans for Memorial Day and would like some help. Set up will be on May 18th and clean up will be on June 1st.
How to sign up: text Becky Davis at (940)867-4726
Homework Helpers
When: You will set the days and times
Where: Polo Public Library
Description: Help elementary students with their homework
How to sign up: Contact Ms. Melanie: call-(815)946-2713, text-(815)677-3586, or email- melaniew@pololibrary.org
Polo Lifeline Food Pantry
When: Saturdays from 9 am-11:15 am
Where: Polo Lifeline Food Pantry, 113 N Green Ave.
Description: Help show customers around, carry groceries, etc.
How to sign up: No need to set up ahead of time - simply show up on Saturdays
Polo Lifeline Food Pantry
When: By Appointment
Where: Polo Lifeline Food Pantry, 113 N Green Ave.
Description: Help cleaning (sweeping, mopping, etc.)
How to sign up: contact Kathy Wragg at kathywragg@comcast.net
Listen to/read the Announcements!
Volunteer opportunities are often shared through the announcements. Helping with the concession stand is a popular way many students get hours.