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!