Volunteer Requirements
Volunteer Requirements:
Ø Each semester, NHS members are expected to complete at least four hours of volunteer activity.
Ø Service directly related to school (band, athletics) may not be listed.
Ø Service directly benefiting a member’s family (babysitting, garage sales, etc.) may not be listed.
Ø Blood drives during school hours may not be listed.
Documenting Volunteer Hours:
1. Complete the NHS Volunteer Form; have it signed and return it by the due date
OR –if you don’t have this form
2. Document this information on any sheet of paper:
· Briefly describe the service completed
· Include the date and hours worked
· Signature of the person in charge
· A phone number where this person may be reached during the day
National Honor Society
Volunteer Information
2012-2013
Elizabeth Ivey
Places to Volunteer in Elgin:
· Elgin Humane Society
725 W. Cleveland, Elgin TX
Contact:
Jeannie Wortham,: 574-532-6428
· Elgin Public Library
404 North Main St., Elgin TX
Contact: Sandy Ott—281-5678
· Community Cupboard
114 Depot Street, Elgin, TX
Contact: Carolyn Lanford; 281-4011
· Blue Santa
Elgin Police department: 285-5757
· Down Home Ranch (A working ranch for individuals with Downs’ Syndrome) 20250 FM 619
Jerry and Judy Horton @ 856-2246
Freshmen Mentor Program
· Mentors who meet with their freshmen more than 4 hours a semester can use this time for NHS volunteer hours
· Mentors must have already applied during the last school year
Places to Volunteer in Austin:
· Austin Children’s Museum
Kristin Garbarino
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Phone: 512.472.2499, ext 210
FAX: 512.472.2495
201 Colorado Street
Austin, Texas 78701
· Austin Humane Society
Lisa Starr: 512.837.7985 X226 ( )
124 West Anderson Lane
Austin, Texas 78752
· Blanton Museum of Art
Martha Bradshaw
Head of Visitor and Volunteer Services (512) 232-1988
· Pioneer Farms
Robert: 837-5331
www.pioneerfarms.org
· Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center
Carrie McDonald 512-232-0102
www.wildflower.org/volunteer/
· Seton Hospitals
www.seton.net/volunteer/
These are some suggestions, but you may also find opportunities on your own. See an NHS sponsor with any questions.
Service Hour Due Dates:
Fall Semester:
Thursday, Dec. 14th, by 4:00
Spring Semester:
Friday, May 24th, by 4:00
Turn in volunteer records to Ms. Ivey’s room (117) or faculty mailbox.
*Please DO NOT slide anything under my door after school hours.
Keep your own records of all volunteer hours for college scholarships!