Community Service/Volunteering

Being involved in community service activities and volunteering in your local communities will help you build a strong resume that looks exemplary on college and scholarship applications! Make sure to keep track of your hours on the RHS Community Service Log, organized resume, or spreadsheet. Students who perform 250+ hours of qualified community service activities throughout high school (GR 9-12) can earn the silver Extra Mile Honor Cord to wear at graduation.

To qualify for the silver Extra Mile cord, you must:

TRACK your HOURS on a RHS Community Service Log, resume or spreadsheet (if you're tracking your hours on a resume or spreadsheet, please include the same information as requested on the RHS Community Service Log). The RHS Community Service Log and resume template are available below under "Supporting Documents."
- First & Last name
- Student ID#
- DOB
- Grad year
- Date or date range
- # of hours for each activity
- Name of the organization
- Supervisor/sponsor name (printed)
- Supervisor/sponsor's signature or contact information (email address/phone number) if signature is not available

COMPLETE the Microsoft FORM & UPLOAD your Community Service Logs by the end of senior year (preferred due date: May 31st, 2024)
- If you've successfully logged 250+ hours of qualified community service activities between GR 9-12 (including the summer after 8th GR), you qualify for the silver Extra Mile cord to wear at graduation

_{Reporting Community Service Hours: See INSTRUCTIONS below...}

To REPORT your COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS, do the following:

LOG/TRACK your service hours on the RHS COMMUNITY SERVICE LOG or an organized resume w/ the same basic info as the log

COMPLETE this short FORM

UPLOAD your community service logs or organized resumes to the FORM

Seniors should complete the FORM and UPLOAD logs/resumes by Friday, May 31st, 2024 to qualify for the silver Extra Mile cord. Students are responsible for keeping track of their service hours and logs throughout high school.

Access the FORM to report your service hours HERE

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RHS Community Service Log

RHS Community Service Logs and a fillable Resume template can be found below under "Supporting Documents."

Community Service RESUME TEMPLATE

_{Are you interested in applying for an internship or volunteer opportunity?}

Consider these questions...

What are your interests, strengths, abilities, aptitudes and personal values?
How far are you willing to travel to get to your internship site?
Do you have the time and transportation to get to your internship site?
What do you want to get out of the internship?
What skills do you have that will benefit the organization?
Are you doing something you love? Like? Dislike? Hate?! Perform meaningful activities that spark your interest and are in line with your hobbies and ultimate goals.
Check with local businesses and ask if they are offering any internships or work experience/volunteer hours for high school students.
Ask if you can do a job shadow or an informational interview with someone who works in a field that you're interested in.

_{Where can I go to volunteer?}

HandsOn Portland is an amazing resource to explore volunteer/community service activities in the greater Portland Metro area, and their calendar is updated in real time.

*Legacy Mt. Hood Medical Center has been an excellent place for RHS students who are interested in getting experience in medical/healthcare-related fields. Legacy MHMC is located on Stark St., across from Black Rock Coffee.

If you're interested in being a volunteer at Legacy Mt. Hood Medical Center, you can:

Print the application
Complete the application
Submit the application to the Volunteer Services department at Legacy Mt. Hood Medical Center

You will be contacted by the Volunteer Services Coordinator to set up an interview if you qualify

*Please note, COVID-19 may limit some volunteer opportunities for students

Oregon Food Bank - There are opportunities to volunteer almost every day and in ways that fit with how you want to help — whether that’s packing food at one of our central locations, distributing nutritious meals in your community, making phone calls from the comfort of your home, or lobbying at the state Capitol.

Check out all the VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES at Oregon Food Bank
Fill out an APPLICATION to get started

Multnomah County Volunteer Opportunities - There are several ways to get involved with local organizations throughout Multnomah County, including SUN schools. Check out the individual opportunities listed on their MAIN PAGE S

SnowCap Community Charities - SnowCap helps with food, clothing, and other basic human needs. They serve the east county population (mostly east of 82nd avenue) and within Multnomah County.

Currently distributing pre-packed boxes and as much fresh/frozen foods as possible
Clothes for the whole family (open by appointment; families welcome once a month)
Community Garden for low-income families to raise their own vegetables in raised beds
- OPEN volunteer positions
- Volunteer resources
- APPLY to volunteer HERE

SOLVE restores and preserves Oregon’s environment by mobilizing the power of volunteers and partners. Across the state, SOLVE brings communities together to improve the health and safety of our neighborhoods and natural areas including the coast, rivers, parks, and forests of Oregon. SOLVE'S mission is to bring Oregonians together to improve our environment and build a legacy of stewardship.

Habitat for Humanity Founded in 1981, Habitat for Humanity volunteers have built and repaired homes in partnership with over 2,000 people across the Portland region. With plans to triple the number of people they serve each year, they are invested in creating a region where everyone has the opportunity to build a better life. REGISTER to volunteer with Habitat for Humanity.