True service is a
giving of one’s time and labor while under no obligation to do so. An act of
community service, therefore, is such service performed voluntarily for the
betterment of an individual or group of individuals. NBHS will recognize all
acts of this kind as valid community service activities.
Certain areas of
community service are considered exceptions to the normal guidelines stated
above. Service rendered while fundraising will only be considered acceptable
service if the fund directly benefit a non-profit organization or similar
group. Only true service hours count toward the program, not travel or sleep
time (i.e. for a service trip only actual hours worked are acceptable). Hours
for babysitting without pay will only count if done for an organization – not
individuals. Doing work for your parents for other family members without pay
is not considered community service.
If a question arises
concerning the acceptability of an act as a valid community service the
designated administrator will decide objectively on the matter. The
administrator is not responsible for ensuring the students will understand the
acceptability guidelines; students who perform service, which is not
acceptable, will be exclusively liable for their mistakes. If in doubt about
whether or not an act will count, please see principal/principal designee.