Service Learning
Service-Learning for Franklin Students
For more information about options for community service or for assistance applying, please visit Franklin High School’s College and Career Center in Room 205a.
Community Service is fun, rewarding, and prepares you for college and career!
Graduation Requirement
Every high school student is required to complete at least 60 hours of service learning hours. We recommend you complete many more if possible to help you gain experience, explore careers, build leadership skills, make professional connections and give back to our community.
Service-Learning Opportunities
Before you sign up, REFLECT about what you really care about…is it climate change, education, racial equity, STEM, social justice, the arts, or what matters most to YOU? Then explore that interest and make a difference through service!
To get started, read through the list of opportunities in the link below and write a short email introducing yourself to the organization.
- Service Learning Directory is a listing of several organizations that offer long-term volunteer opportunities to get all of your hours in one place. This also allows you to enter the volunteer opportunity as work experience on your resume to help you get paid jobs in the future.
- Community Service Opportunities is an older pdf listing of service programs, but some might no longer exist or contact information is outdated. If you come across this, visit the College and Career Center for help finding the right contact information.
- Just Serve and enter your zip code to find opportunities nearby. You can also use the search filters at left to find just the right opportunity for you based on your schedule, needs, and interests.
- Also, check out the Bulletin Board in the College and Career Center (205a) for information on local organizations providing service-learning opportunities.
Submit Service Learning Hours
REMEMBER: After completing your service, don’t forget to turn in a completed service learning form to the counseling office to document your hours for high school graduation!
SAMPLE introduction email template:
Dear ______.
I am a student at Franklin High School who is hoping to volunteer with your organization. I am interested in your organization because…..
My strengths and skills are…
My availability is…
How do I apply to volunteer with your organization?
Sincerely,
Your Name
Your Email address