Spring ISD Distinguished Service Graduate Program FAQ for Campus Administrators, Club Sponsors and Community Leaders

DSG Student FAQ

1. What are some examples of appropriate after-school hours events or activities for DSG students?

• Tutoring/Mentoring:  Reading, Math, Science, Social Studies, PE, Music, Art Buddies

• Summer School Buddies

• Assisting with Student Orientation

• Helping with before/after school functions 

• School Carnivals/Field Days

• Food & Clothing Drives (if at your campus, before or after school. Document the start and end time)

• Food Pantries (N.A.M.)

• Fundraisers for charities (if at your campus, before or after school. Document the start and end time)

• Volunteering as a Summer Camp Counselor (cannot be paid)

• Volunteering at libraries, senior assisted living, churches, businesses, etc.

• Volunteering at any community event

• Volunteering at a political event/rally

2.  What types of services are not acceptable?

• Making money for personal gain during service.

• Babysitting or pet sitting

• Chores for neighbors, friends, or relatives

• Attending pap rallies or parades

• Time spent participating in activities or fundraisers for clubs

• Volunteering during mandated school hours

• If you are unsure, contact your DSG campus contact

Requesting Volunteers FAQ

1. How do I find students when I need volunteers?

     Contact one of the campus DSG staff members below:

1. • Dekaney High School - Dr. Claudia Harmon

   • Momentum High School - Ms. Raven Ray

   • Spring Early College - Ms. Paola Dudley

   • Spring High School - Mr.Terry Goree

   • Westfield High School - Dr. Clara Thompson

   • Wunsche High School - Ms. Na'Tesel Davis

2. What is the latest date that I can request a volunteer?

Two weeks before the event

3. Who is responsible for the DSG students while they are working during their service activity?

The individual adult is responsible for overseeing the activity. This may be a staff member of Spring ISD or a representative from an outside organization or entity.

4. How are the students’ hours documented?

The student will provide the individual adult who is responsible for overseeing the activity with the Service Verification Form to sign upon completion of their assignment that day.

5. Should I give credit for the travel time a student makes?

No, students only receive credit for the actual amount of work completed. 

6. In what increments is volunteer time calculated?

Students are to receive credit for every half-hour (30 minutes) that they work. Please DO NOT award credit for transportation time.

7. How are hours calculated for an overnight activity? (Example: Church Mission Trip, Summer Camp Volunteer or Lock-In Volunteer)

Students may earn a maximum of 10 hours per day.

8. How do I know if students will be volunteering for my event?

Once you contact the campus DSG staff member, they will provide you with the student’s contact information. Students will access the DSG volunteer information section at their high school, where they will obtain your contact information and contact you by email or phone to volunteer for your event.