Thinking about volunteering? Not sure if it’s worth your time? Well, think again! Your four years of high school are the perfect time to volunteer. Although it may seem difficult to find the time to volunteer some time toward a cause that offers no monetary payment in return, the benefits you’ll draw from the experience may end up being worth more than what you make working that part-time job. Whether you’re a freshmen or a senior, it’s never too late to look into volunteer gigs – although if you’d like to use your community service experience as leverage on a college application, the sooner the better. In fact, many scholarships (including Bright Futures) require a certain amount of volunteer hours or work hours (100) to be completed in order to be eligible! they look good on your resume, for colleges, and for future jobs. Community Service or Employment hours are NOT a graduation requirement.

 

Volunteering at any St. Lucie Public School (including PSLHS):

If you are interested in becoming a volunteer with any school in the county, including Port Saint Lucie High, you must apply online (directions below) and on paper (application attached). Turn in your application to Mrs. Cetin in room 332. Online Application: https://www.stlucie.k12.fl.us/our-district/volunteers/

  • Click on the blue & white tab that says “VOLUNTEER” to the right
  • Scroll down where you see a picture of a female holding an orange & white sign that says, “VOLUNTEER TODAY!” and click on the second link that says, “Click to register to be a volunteer.”
  • Click on “Click to view current job openings.”
  • Click on “Search for posted positions.”
  • Scroll down and check the volunteer box.
  • Click on “apply for selected positions.”
  • New users will need to create a profile.
  • Follow the steps on the application.
  • When the application is finished, click “Submit to HR.”
  • You will need to upload a photo of yourself to your application.
  • After entering and submitting your application, your information will be verified. Allow up to ten days for clearance, and check your application online periodically.
St. Lucie County Public Schools is now utilizing “Helper Helper” for students to submit and track their community service/work hours.
Please see the attached Helper Helper tutorial flyer. Students will use their Skyward Login information to access their Helper Helper account.
School counselors will do classroom visits during the 1st month of school to assist students if they have any questions.

All community service hours and work hours must be earned during grades 9th-12th.

100 Community Service Hours or Work Hours will satisfy that component of the Bright Futures Scholarship Requirement.

Need to turn in Community Service or Work Hours? All hours must be submitted using the Helper Helper App.

Paper forms or letters are no longer accepted; all hours must be turned in via Helper Helper.

Helper Helper Instructions

Adding Previous Hours