Community Service

Students can make a contribution by volunteering for worthwhile causes or organizations.

The civic skills, knowledge and attitudes obtained from such community service activity can increase a student's self esteem and maturity, and provide more awareness of the needs of others in the community. Students may earn one of the credits they need for graduation by completing a Community Service Student Initiated Project.

Here are some things you need to know:

• You can only earn one credit over your high school years.
• You can do your volunteer work over the course of more than one school year.
• Work must be volunteer (not paid). Work must be for a public or community institution, not for a private business or individual.  Examples of approved volunteer work sites include the Friendship Centre, either of the community's schools, the day care, the recreation commission, and the local arena.
• Volunteer activities must be approved by the principal, so check with the office if you are not sure if your activity qualifies.
• You must keep a log in which you record the dates and times of your volunteer work. A responsible adult supervisor must sign off on the hours that you are presenting for credit. To help you keep track of your hours, print off and use a copy of the Community Service log sheet.
• Students must do a minimum of 110 hours of work to receive a credit. (The Department of Education also allows for 55 hours for a half credit).
• Depending upon the nature of the activity, the school principal may require additional hours for credit.

Here is the parent permission form: cssip_parent.pdf

Here is the registration form:  cssip_school.pdf

You can keep track of your hours on this sheet: Community Service Log.pdf