Volunteer Program

Volunteer Hours MUST be submitted by entering them in the student's Xello profile under the "Experiences" section on their "ABOUT ME" page. 

Policy

• The community service program is available to all Lincoln High School students on a voluntary basis.  No academic credit is given for participation in this program.
• Students who complete 100 hours or more of community service before graduation receive special recognition at graduation.
• Students are encouraged to reflect on their volunteer activities and record them through the online LHS Student Volunteer Form or their Xello Experiences section in their Xello profile (depending on graduation year).
• All policies and requirements are subject to regular review by the LHS administration and Board of Education.

Requirements

1. Earning 100+ hours will earn you recognition in the graduation program.
2. Volunteering for family members is NOT accepted.
3. If you are paid to perform a service it is NOT considered volunteering.
4. Service entries should be made the trimester they are carried out.
5. All volunteer service completed during the summer will count towards the following school year.
6. It is strongly recommended that student volunteers engage in a variety of service activities.

The Wisconsin Rapids Public School’s mission statement reads:  Working together with home and community, we are dedicated to providing the best education for every student, enabling each to be a thoughtful, responsible contributor to a changing world. This statement summarizes the Lincoln High School Volunteer Program and the values we encourage.

The Lincoln High School's Student Volunteer Program has a long tradition of assisting the Wisconsin Rapids area community and schools.  Many of our special programs make a significant impact on our community.

Our student volunteers assist with numerous activities in our local area on an annual basis.  Some of them are:  Day of Caring, Community Candles, and Stuff the Bus/Desk. LHS students also volunteer on an “as needed” basis.  Activities include working with community professionals, children, peers, teachers, special needs individuals, or the elderly.

We are always looking for new and challenging activities for students to get involved in.  We welcome the opportunity to work in partnership with all community-based organizations including non-profit agencies, faith-based organizations, educational institutions, or government entities.  

If you would like to have the LHS Volunteer Program assist your organization with its volunteer needs, please contact the ACP Center at 715-424-6750 ext. 4030.

Stuff the Bus/Desk - This is a school supply drive and distribution project that many LHS student volunteers assist at annually.

Day of Caring - For the past several years, students have participated in this national day of volunteering.  Several local groups help coordinate this late October event that attracts hundreds of volunteers.  Students at Lincoln High School are encouraged to create their very own projects.

• Test your learning in the real world
• Make a difference in someone’s life
• Work with some of the community’s skilled leaders and professionals
• Learn firsthand about some of society’s issues, needs, and problems
• Explore career possibilities
• Enhance employability by gaining work experience and references
• Experience the satisfaction that comes from working without pay to help someone else
• Helps develop personal ethics, goals, and positive self esteem
• Helps develop leadership skills
• Helps develop communication skills
• Helps students investigate potential occupations, careers, and educational opportunities
• Helps students appreciate and respect different cultures and value the diversity in their community
• Teaches responsibility and self-discipline
• Increases self-esteem and academic performance while teaching responsibility
• Develops positive work attitudes and skills