Aqua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation-Discovery Center
Variety of volunteer opportunities ranging from educational to trail maintenance, assembling educational supplies, animal care, and landscaping.
Contact Carly Shields Education/Volunteer Manager at 760-804-1969 www.aquahedionda.org
Monthly Trail Clean-up Events:
City of Carlsbad is seeking volunteers to help with their monthly trail clean up events.
Events take place on Saturdays from 8:30 to 11:30 am.
The city will provide a work plan and safety training at the start of each trail work event along with tools, water and snacks. Please wear closed-toe shoes, gloves, sunscreen and a hat. In the event of rain, trail work will be cancelled.
Trail work locations are subject to change. To sign-up to volunteer or for event details, please contact Carly Davis at carly.davis@carlsbadca.gov.
Community Service
Requirements
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 team or donating items to a cause (ie. socks/canned foods) is not considered community service.
SUBMITTING Community Service Hours
- 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).
- Complete the Community Service Hours Google Form and upload your completed documents. Forms may also be dropped off in the Counseling center. It is recommended that students save a copy of all service hours submitted for their records
Frequently Asked Questions:
Does time spent tutoring as part of National Honors Society count?
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Yes, unless you are being paid for your services
Where can I volunteer?
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See “Volunteer Opportunities that Matter to You” below for non-profit organizations
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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.
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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?
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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?
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Hours can be viewed in your Aeries Parent/Student Portal under Activities & Awards within 4-5 school days.
How to request Student Volunteers: (for organizations or schools other than Sage Creek)
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Send an email to Mrs. Ruby at vruby@carlsbadusd.net stating the following information:
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Name of your event
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Date/time of the event
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Time volunteers are needed if other than exact time of event
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Volunteer duties i.e. set up, clean up, run a booth etc.
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Contact information
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Provide a Flier if applicable, SignUp Genius link if applicable
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Volunteer Opportunities That Matter to You
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:
