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WOHS Community Service Information

Community Service is defined as identifying a social issue in the community. This requires students to look beyond themselves and reach out to an issue faced by our society (i.e. food insecurity, abuse, elderly citizen rights, etc). 

Paid Work Experience is defined as a job where students earn a weekly or biweekly paycheck and are able to document their work experience through timecards, W-2 statements, or pay stubs. Paid work hours will be recorded on the transcript for the student.

Community Service and Paid Work Experience can be combined to meet Bright Futures scholarship requirements. 

Check the FAQ’s section below and Contact your Counselor if you still have questions. 

  • Paper copies of the forms are available in the Student Service Lobby (800 Building), or

    Click the following link to download and print forms. Community Service Guidelines Form 

     

    • Community Service and Job Opportunities are often posted in:
      • Student’s Canvas account in the "College and Career Center" module in the "Student Body" course.
      • They are also often posted on the CCC Instagram, @wohs_ccc
    • Visit Volunteer Florida and Volunteer Match
      • Volunteer opportunities must address a social problem or concern with a non-profit organization to meet qualification requirements on the community service proposal form.

  • Please visit our Bright Futures page for more information. 

How to Document Your Hours

 

Carefully read the OCPS Community Service Guidellines.

These Guidelines also include the Log and Reflection forms you will turn in. 

Determine where you would like to complete your community service and/or paid work hours. Make sure you read the information in the Guidelines for eligibility requirements.

As of August 2022, there is no longer a “Pre Approval Form” but we suggest you check with your Counselor if you have questions about the eligibility of a specific volunteer opportunity prior to completing any hours. 

Complete your hours then document and reflect your experience using the “Log and Reflection” form included in the Guidelines.

TIP! Turn in your hours as you complete them rather than waiting to turn them in all at once!

The DEADLINE for SENIORS to turn in hours is MAY 15th!

 

Collect any and all necessary documentation and signatures from the organization when the hours take place.

Remember! Hours cannot be certified by a parent or other family member,

they must be signed by the direct supervisor of your hours. 

Instructions on how to document and turn in paid work hours

are included on the Community Service Guidelines form. 

  • Carefully read the OCPS Community Service Guidellines.

    These Guidelines also include the Log and Reflection forms you will turn in. 

  • Determine where you would like to complete your community service and/or paid work hours. Make sure you read the information in the Guidelines for eligibility requirements.

    As of August 2022, there is no longer a “Pre Approval Form” but we suggest you check with your Counselor if you have questions about the eligibility of a specific volunteer opportunity prior to completing any hours. 

  • Complete your hours then document and reflect your experience using the “Log and Reflection” form included in the Guidelines.

    TIP! Turn in your hours as you complete them rather than waiting to turn them in all at once!

    The DEADLINE for SENIORS to turn in hours is MAY 15th!

     

  • Collect any and all necessary documentation and signatures from the organization when the hours take place.

    Remember! Hours cannot be certified by a parent or other family member,

    they must be signed by the direct supervisor of your hours. 

    Instructions on how to document and turn in paid work hours

    are included on the Community Service Guidelines form. 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 

  • No, community service hours are NOT a graduation requirement, but they are a positive addition to college applications and career resumes.

    Please Note:

    • Hours may be required for various on campus clubs. Students should check with the club’s Officers or Club Sponsor for details.

  • Yes, students can combine paid work hours and community service hours to meet the Bright Futures eligibility requirement.

    Please consult our Bright Futures information page for complete details. 

  • No, students who choose to serve as an Executive Intern or Warrior 2 Warrior do not receive community service for those hours. 

    However, Warrior 2 Warrior hours are eligible to satisfy In House Hours for National Honor Society. For more information, please speak to the NHS Officers or the Sponsor, Mr. Meke Smith.  

  • Completed forms AND all documentation required should be turned into your Counselor as soon as possible after you complete your hours. 

    • We suggest students make a copy of their completed forms and documentation and keep for their records. 
    • Please give Counselors at least 30 days to log and update your hours in Skyward. The first and last quarters of the school year are exceptionally busy times for Counselors, please extend grace regarding hours being logged during these times. 
    • As of January 1, 2016, Community Service Hours must be turned in withint the current academic school year.

  • As of January 1, 2016 Community Services Hours must be turned in within each current academic school year.

    The DEADLINE for SENIORS to turn in hours to their Counselor is May 15th!

  • Community service hours to be credited on a students high school transcript or for Bright Futures can begin the summer prior to starting 9th grade; any hours earned prior to that are not eligible.

  • No. As of August 2022, Community Service Hours no longer need preapproval from your Counselor and there is no longer a “preapproval” from to complete. 

    However, we suggest talking with your Counselor if you have questions regarding the eligilbility of a volunteer activity prior to volunteering. 

  • The Contact Name and Signature required on the Log and Reflection form should be the direct Supervisor of the activity being logged. 

    The signature CANNOT be from a parent or other family member.