What Types of Service Counts

The Guidelines for NHS service are the same as those adopted by FCPS for service learning.
FCPS Guidelines
"Students may choose to participate in faith-based or civic or politically related services. For
faith-based services, the activity must have a secular purpose and be based on a recognized
need in the community. Activities must affect individuals beyond the immediate religious
community and may not include preparation or participation in the performance of religious
services. For civic-related service, activities must occur in a public place under the supervision
of an adult. Service learning hours will not be awarded for fund-raising."
TJNHS Guidelines
Participating in any NHS-sponsored event (ie. specially advertised eighth period event
ONLY, no drives)
Participating in any NHS activity that was e-mailed out
Organizing your own service project that is NHS-approved
Volunteering at a school-sponsored event (ie. Techstravaganza) as long as you are
not part of the club that is sponsoring the event and you are not obligated to attend
Tutoring TJ students under teacher supervision, through the NHS tutoring program
Tutoring other students outside of school for free
Volunteering at with a local organization such as an animal shelter, hospital, homeless
shelter, community events etc.
What does not count?
Tutoring clubs during 8th period (ex. Book Buddies or WISE)
Participating in service-related clubs during eighth period (unless special NHS event)
Any service that is rendered as part of a religious or liturgical ceremony, while
commendable, will not count. The Challenger Chapter would like to encourage service to
the wider community.
Clarification: Playing music at the institution, setting up or cleaning up the
facilities, Sunday school teaching, preparing food or facilities for a religious
service or celebration all of these do not count. If in doubt, please ask before a
deadline.
However, there are some activities that take place in a religious setting that
would qualify for NHS service; those that serve a wider community. An example
would be assisting with a food kitchen or shelter sponsored through a church.
Time spent fulfilling religious obligations
Time spent at an unpaid internship or mentorship
Service activities required by your Girl Scout/Boy Scout troop, or a similar obligation
Any service for which you receive some kind of grade or extra credit for a class or that is
required for a class
Service hours for another club may not count for both that club and for NHS (ie. service
hours for French Honor Society cannot be counted for both societies)
Crew service hours do not count

Any activity that falls under your duties as a member or officer of another club or
organization
Transportation time to a service event
Clarification: transportation time can only be counted if the service you are
performing is making deliveries of some kind.
Fundraising activities for any club or sports team (even if you're just helping out)
Aiding a family member or relative
Any activity where you receive monetary compensation