InnerView
InnerView - Community Service
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Learn about Innerview
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Instead of collecting community service hours on a piece of paper, all students will submit using their account on the online platform, Innerview. Students can organize their hours by categories and create a service resume.
For hours to qualify, students must include a picture of them doing the activity, the supervisor's name, phone number and, if available, email. Community service hours are helping with a non-profit organization (church, school, non-profit), not helping your family or a neighbor.
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What does and doesn’t count as community service at East Early College High School?
This list is a starting point when planning your community service, but it is not everything that’s possible. There are many ways to help make a positive impact on your community. If you are unsure, please ask Ms. Rodriguez, Ms. Wolff-Romero, or Dr. Castillo for clarity. The ultimate decision regarding community service will be up to the school Principal, Dr. Castillo.
Examples of what counts as community service.
Service for non-profit agencies:
- Red Cross
- Houston Food Bank
- SPCA
- Shelters
- MFAH
Service work with churches:
- Mission trips
- Vacation Bible School
- Nursery
- Church-sponsored projects that address a community need
School:
- Volunteering at a middle or elementary school
- Helping teachers with small projects or activities
- Magnet Ambassador – Tour guide or supporting at magnet fairs
- Human Club
Volunteer service for charitable fundraising events:
- Race for cures
- Relay for Life
Other Activities:
- Activities on behalf of a candidate for public office
- Libraries
- Nursing homes/hospitals
- Participation in events that benefit members of the community
- Blood donations
- Small donated items needed by the community – 2 hour limit for donations
- Volunteer at non-profit organization that depends on volunteers for their programing (day camp counselor, etc.)
Examples of what does NOT count as community service.
Please note, this is not an all-inclusive list. If you have questions, please ask. The ultimate decision regarding community service will be up to the school Principal, Dr. Castillo.
- Involvement in school/community church musicals or plays
- Helping family, friends, or neighbors, even if you are not paid (chores, cutting lawn, running errands). It is your obligation as a friend or family member to help out.
- Club meetings/activities unless you are raising funds to support a community endeavor.
- Community hours required by the court
- Church or youth group activity – going on a hayride with your church group does not count, having a car wash with your church to raise money for families impacted by the fires in California DOES count.
- Working at your job for free.
- Working in a profit-making business for free. These companies do not rely on volunteers for success.
- Babysitting for a neighbor or daycare for free.
- Job shadowing