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Hoover High School Community Service

We encourage all Hoover High School students to perform at least 100 of community service during their time in high school. While not a graduation requirement, it is an opportunity for students to positively impact their community and begin to change the world, today. These services are not only beneficial to our community, they also provide our students with an invaluable experience. Students who complete the 100 hours and submit the appropriate forms will receive the Hoover Community Service Medal when they graduate.

 

✅ Community Service Log Submission

The Community Service Google classroom will be made available in March for you to begin uploading your logs. Please be sure to follow the deadlines below.

  • Seniors: The deadline to turn in your Senior Year hours is April 10, 2026 
  • 9th, 10th, and 11th Graders: The deadline to turn in your hours is the last day of school
  • Only a signature from an adult supervising the activity will qualify for the volunteer service performed
  • Before you upload your logs to Google classroom, be sure you save a copy

If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Araxi at adertavitian@gusd.net  

Community Service Guidelines

  • Community Service must be non-paid
  • Community Service must be with a non-profit organization
  • Working with a family member or administrative work does not count as community service
  • Community Service is not permitted at private homes
  • Community Service cannot be performed during school instructional hours (lunch and after school is okay)
  • Students may count volunteer hours for religious related activities
  • Students may volunteer for political campaigns and voter registration programs
  • Volunteer service hours count at hospitals, libraries, museums, parks, animal rescues/animal shelters, homeless shelters, retirement and convalescent homes
  • Clubs that participate in community service activities; such as, beach clean ups
  • Students may receive community service hours for volunteering at school events; such as, program pick up, Back to School Night, Hoover is Home, Sunset Tour,  and graduation
  • If you are unsure whether something counts towards community service, please contact your counselor

Approved Community Service

✅ Do’s (What Counts as Community Service)

  • Serve in an organized program at a nonprofit, hospital, library, community center, senior center, or faith-based organization
  • Work directly with people (tutoring, mentoring, coaching, reading buddies, helping with children, seniors, or people with disabilities)
  • Help indirectly in meaningful ways (preparing meals for shelters, organizing donations, setting up events, translating, or creating educational materials)
  • Support community events like clean-ups, awareness walks, health fairs, and fundraisers
  • Choose opportunities that connect to your career goals (ex: healthcare volunteering if you’re interested in nursing, animal shelters if you want veterinary work, etc.)
  • Participate with proper supervision from a staff member, program coordinator, or teacher


❌ Don’ts (What Does NOT Count as Community Service)

  • Clerical-only tasks (filing papers, copying, answering phones) unless part of a broader program where you also serve people
  • Paid work: If you are being paid, it is not volunteer service
  • Unsupervised time: Hours must be with an official non-profit, school program, or organized community event
  • Passive participation: Attending an event without actively serving (ex: just sitting in a meeting or being part of a club without service activity)

Community Service Log

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