G.R.A.C.E.
"Giving Resources and Committed Energy"
Grace Lutheran School Volunteer Service Hours Program
". . . and let us run with perseverance the race set before us."
Hebrews 12:1
GUIDELINES
With the acceptance of registration or re-registration, a family makes a commitment to fulfill the required service hours.
Each two-parent family is responsible for twenty (20) hours of service to the school per year (August through May.) Single-parent families will provide ten (10) hours. Each volunteer hour has a monetary value of $20.00. If your annual hours are not fulfilled by May 15, 2010, you will be assessed $20.00 per hour for any unfulfilled hours. Two-parent families are defined as households with two natural parents or a parent and a step-parent. Families who wish to be designated as a one-parent family must submit a letter to the coordinator requesting that designation. Extended family members and friends over the age of 18 years may work service hours for a family. These hours can be transferable from one family to another upon approval from the coordinator.
Each family will be asked to complete a "Parent Activities List," indicating desired areas of service. It is the responsibility of the parent to sign up, follow up, independently seek ways to complete service hours, and to keep track of service hours on the service card you will receive during your home visit. If you would like to work in either the classroom during school hours, or in the kitchen, a schedule will be provided for these two areas. Attending school events which you volunteer in some capacity earns parent service hours. However, bringing in cake and treats for your child's birthday in the classroom is not eligible.
Parents are required to attend one "Parent Teacher Council" meeting per year, earning two hours per meeting attended. This does not include the home visit, individual class meetings, or any teacher conferences. It is requested that two (2) hours be committed to the school auction. This may be completed by either working on an auction committee, class project, or by solicitng or donating one fill one item valued at $30.00. The remaining hours are to be fulfilled according to parents' interests and talents and/or time restraints. If a family is experiencing extenuating circumstances, they should contact the coordinator.
