25 hours of service (at least 5 with a non-profit) are required during senior year in order to graduate!
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Students can earn .5 credits per year when they complete 25 hours of service.
Turn in your service hours to receive credit: CLICK HERE FOR FORM!
Why Service Hours?
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Being exposed to different experiences outside of school can help students develop connections or ideas for their future plans.
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Students have the opportunity to earn additional credit towards graduation.
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Service hours help our students meet college acceptance requirements.
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Helps students become more visible in our community.
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They foster relationships with community members, which in turn leads to better references for resumes and applications.
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The school board wants our students to be involved in community service and it is a requirement to earn a Rainier High School diploma.
Current Service Opportunities
- JustServe is a website where you can search for local volunteer opportunities by location. They even have some virtual volunteering that you can choose to complete.
- Teens in Thurston (TnT) is a volunteer program at the Thurston Conservation District for local high school students. This group meets approximately once a month to participate in a variety of conservation and sustainability activities, learn from Conservation District staff and partners, and build community between students from a variety of backgrounds. snadell@thurstoncd.com
- Rainier Education Foundation We need your help! Volunteers are the life-blood of our organization and we are always in need of many hands to accomplish our goals. We have lots of jobs, big & small, throughout the year. rainiereducationfoundation@gmail.com
- We Love Rainier is a group of Rainier citizens and business owners who are collaborating to brighten the future of Rainier and contribute to the development and growth of a vibrant community. They host activities throughout the year and always need volunteers!
- Rainier Community Garden Is located here at Rainier High School and there are volunteer opportunities to help make this garden create a big impact on lives throughout the county. rainiercommunitygarden@gmail.com
- Rainier Lion's Club
- Rotary Club of Yelm
- Rainier Eagles
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