Our Big Heart Community Service Program celebrates high school students who give back through volunteering. Make a difference through volunteering and earn recognition for your commitment. 

Volunteer hours are time you spend helping others—whether an individual, organization, or a cause—without pay. It's just your time, energy, and heart contributing to the community.

Complete and log 100 approved volunteer hours by May 1 of your senior year and you'll receive:

  • An honor cord to wear at graduation
  • Your name recognized in the graduation program

 

How to Join and Log Hours

  1. Register for an account - Enter a non-school email to sign up. You'll receive a link to create your profile and submit hours.
  2. Log your hours - Begin reporting hours after 8th grade promotion through May 1 of senior year. 

    • Each submission must include: hours, dates, organization name, supervisor/volunteer contact info, and a short description of the activity.

    • Example of an approved description: “Organized care packages with books and toys for children.”

    • Example of a not approved description: “Helped kids.”

  3. Check your email regularly - The PTSA chair may contact you with questions. If you don't reply before the May 1 deadline, those hours cannot be approved.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

✅ What counts as Community Service?

Volunteering outside of school hours, without pay.

Hours volunteered after 8th grade promotion (including the summer between 8th and 9th grade) through May 1 of senior year.

Hands-on or active participation that directly benefits others.

🚫 What doesn't count?

Volunteering for class credit (like for Health, Sports Medicine, or Music) 

Internships or job shadowing

Meetings, rehearsals, planning, travel or sleep time

Court-assigned service hours  

Is Community Service required for graduation?

No, participation is completely voluntary.

📅  What is the deadline?

Hours must be submitted hours by May 1 of your senior year. 100 approved hours are required for recognition. We recommend logging hours as you go to avoid last-minute submissions. 

🌍 Why volunteer?

Give back to your community

Strengthen college and scholarship applications

Build skills and contacts for future jobs or internships

Explore career fields and interests

Gain valuable life experience 

 🔎 Need ideas? 

Check out the IHS College and Career Center Volunteering page.

 

Questions? Email us at issyhighcommunityservice@gmail.com