GOAL #2: DUE MARCH 15

Have 8 hours (total) of community service completed and submitted.

Community Service

Q: I don't think I'm going to be able to finish the community service hours. What should I do?

A: Don't give up! There is still time to meet Goal #3 of having all your hours submitted by March 31. Your scholarship is worth it! If you haven't met with me this semester, I am happy to meet with you and share some information and strategies to help you get back on track. If you feel stuck, please contact me (Erin Myers) (text 618-706-9673, email jhscholar@siue.edu, call 618-650-5650 or 618-650-3790) or stop by the SOAR Office.

You can also access a wealth of information and resources on the JHS Website:

• JHS Website & Previous Newsletters
• JHS Student Guide

GOAL #3: DUE MAR. 31

Have 12 hours (total) of community service completed and submitted. Having all your hours submitted early allows for time to address any submissions that are denied (not approved) before the April 15 deadline.

12 HOURS

TOTAL DUE:

REMINDER: Completing and reporting/submitting

at least 12 hours of approved community service between November 28, 2023 - April 15, 2024 is one of the requirements to receive Johnetta Haley Scholarship funds for the Fall 2024 semester.

Pre-Approved Service Experience

Sign up now - spots tend to fill quickly!

LOOK: The description below includes information you need to enter when submitting your hours. If you sign up for the experience below, record the details on your Community Service Log.

Experience Name: The Gardens at SIUE

Organization Name: Johnetta Haley

Service Date: Tuesdays & Thursdays, March 26 - April 11

Hours: Up to 3.5 hours/day (8 - 11:30 a.m. - You don't have to work the entire shift.)

Location: 6 Arboretum Ln, Edwardsville, IL 62025

Sign Up: Click here to sign up!

Contact Name: Adrian Davis

Contact Title: Office Assistant, The Gardens at SIUE

Contact Phone: (618) 650-3070

Contact Email: thegardens@siue.edu

Pre-Approved Service Organizations

Contact pre-approved organizations that interest you to schedule community service hours that fit in to your schedule.

Click here for the updated list of pre-approved service organizations.

NOTE: While you are not limited to pre-approved organizations/experiences, completing community service with organizations that are not pre-approved may result in your service hours being denied (not approved), regardless of approval in past semesters. To be approved, your service must meet the current JHS definition of community service as described in the JHS Student Guide. You may use the Service Approval Criteria List to help determine if an organization/activity will be approved. Additionally, students may contact Erin Myers in the SOAR Office (text 618-706-9673, email jhscholar@siue.edu, call 618-650-5650 or 618-650-3790) to verify if an organization/activity will be approved or for help finding qualifying community service opportunities.

How to Check the Status of Your Community Service Submissions:

1. Sign in to the Get Involved at SIUE website (https://getinvolved.siue.edu/).

2. Click on your photo or the gray circle with your initials at the top right of the page.

3. Select “Experiences” (NOT “Service Hours”) from the drop-down menu.

4. Each submission will show its status (approved, pending, or denied):