Volunteer Opportunities at West Bend East & West High Schools
Why Volunteer?
Getting involved in your community helps you grow as a person and makes a difference! Plus, volunteering looks great on your resume, college applications, and scholarship applications.
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Not required, but encouraged
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Volunteer 100+ hours in high school → noted on your transcript & in the graduation program
Guidelines & Suggestions
Choose volunteer experiences that:
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Help better your community
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Support nonprofit organizations
Ways to earn hours:
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NHS, Key Club, SEED, Interact, or other service clubs
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Sports team managers
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Volunteering for a teacher during off hours
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Participating in food/clothing drives (donations only don’t count)
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Camp counselor or mission trip participation (max 8 hours/day)
Planning on a LOT of hours for one organization?
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If 20+ hours, get prior approval before you start
Ideas to Get Started
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Volunteer with United Way or other philanthropic organizations
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Build with Habitat for Humanity
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Tutor or coach younger students
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Volunteer at the West Bend Library
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Play games at a senior center
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Check out the Volunteer Center of Washington County for more ideas
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Silverbrook Camps → max 6 hours/day
What Does Not Count
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Service with a material or monetary reward
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Activities that advance/inhibit religion
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Court-referred community service
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Fundraising for school clubs, sports, or other organizations (like a food stand for baseball)
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Working for a profit-making business
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Helping family/friends in usual household roles (babysitting siblings, chores, yard work)
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Travel time to/from the activity
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Animal sitting
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Hours before the last day of 8th grade
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Organizations with a political affiliation
⚠️ All hours are subject to review by the College & Career Center
Track Your Hours
Make sure to log your hours on the Volunteer Hours Log Sheet!
Questions?
Email Mlmueller@wbsd-schools.org
