Community Service

All CUSD high school students are required to complete a minimum of 20 hours of community service as stated in Board Policy as a graduation requirement. Students may begin completing community service hours during the summer after 8th grade promotion. 

Community service can be completed by working without pay for a non-profit organization that benefits your fellow man, the environment, or the animal kingdom. If you are paid for a service, it is not considered community service.  Fundraising for a club or sports team or donating items to a cause (ie. socks/canned foods) is not considered community service. 

SCHS Club Officers and members do not receive Community Service hours for attending club meetings or activity planning sessions.

• Print the Community Service Hours Verification Form.
• Take the form with you to your community service acivity
• Complete all of the information; date of service, name of organization, phone number for the organizational contact, email address and signature (be sure to include a business card or letter from the organization).
• Turn completed forms into the "Completed Community Service Turn In" bin located in the Counseling center. It is recommended that students save a copy of all service hours submitted for their records. 

 

Does time spent tutoring  as part of National Honors Society count?

• Yes, unless you are being paid for your services

Who should sign my Community Service form?

• A representative from the organization for whom you volunteered should sign the form. 

• Parents can not sign for their student.

• SCHS Club student memebers may not sign community service forms for other students. The club Advisor must sign the form.

Where can I volunteer?

• See “Volunteer Opportunities that Matter to You” below for non-profit organizations

• Volunteer on the Sage Creek campus. Check with a teacher to see how you can help outside of your class time. This may include helping with a theater or music production if you are not part of Tech Theater, an approved Genius Project, etc. 

• Volunteer at one of the CUSD Middle or Elementary schools. Look for announcements on Parent Square for volunteer opportunities for school carnivals or other events. Speak with a former middle or elementary teacher to see how you can help. (i.e. Band or theater teacher)

Do you submit community service hours to colleges?

• No, we do not verify the total hours you are claiming on your college application. Students should keep a copy of their community service hours for future reference.

How soon are hours entered into AERIES?

• Hours can be viewed in your Aeries Parent/Student Portal under Activities & Awards within 2-3 school days.

How to request Student Volunteers: (for organizations or schools other than Sage Creek) 

• Send an email to Mrs. Ruby at vruby@carlsbadusd.net stating the following information:

  • Name of your event

  • Date/time of the event 

  • Time volunteers are needed if other than exact time of event

  • Volunteer duties i.e. set up, clean up, run a booth etc.

  • Contact information

  • Provide a Flier if applicable, SignUp Genius link if applicable

Register with Volunteer in Carlsbad, Volunteer Match or Volunteer San Diego to connect with what matters to you and discover a way to give back that is meaningful to you.  Click on the links below to uncover volunteer opportunities: 

Local Non-Profit Agencies Contact Information

Volunteer Match

Volunteer San Diego

Volunteer Crowd