Student Athlete Summer Volunteer Program

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A program that encourages student athletes from the Kalamazoo Valley Athletic Association to participate in summer volunteer service to their community.

Student Activity Report Form

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What is the Student Athlete Summer Volunteer Program?

The Student Athlete Summer Volunteer Program encourages student athletes from the Kalamazoo Valley Athletic Association to participate in summer volunteer service to their community.

Student Athlete Volunteers identify needs within their local community and at area nonprofit organizations,and then volunteer to provide help in meeting those needs.

Through experiential learning, participants gain understanding about the work and impact of nonprofit organizations, and gain valuable workplace experience as well as life skills. The project’s activities complement the team building experience of sports with character building lessons learned through volunteering.

In a spirit of friendly competition school teams will record volunteer hours and grants will be awarded to the three schools that have the top number of hours. The award will be presented to the school’s athletic department. (As each team does not have the samenumber of players, the winner will be determined bydividing the total hours by the number of students on the team roster.)

How does it work?

• Participating student athletes from each school identify and participate in volunteer activities that fill a community need, and are under the direction of a nonprofit organization, government program, community group or school.
• If there is a question as to whether a volunteer project will be approved simply call Volunteer Kalamazoo at 269-382-8350 or send an email to ann@volunteerkalamazoo.org.
• Most Kalamazoo County schools will accept verified summer volunteer service hours from this program for other school requirements. Check with your school guidance counselor.
• Volunteer Kalamazoo will help students find volunteer opportunities and will keep a record of their service throughout their participation with the program.
• Upon completion of a volunteer activity, students record their volunteer hours on a Volunteer Activity Report
• Students must record the date they volunteered, the number of hours and the activities they performed as a volunteer, and have an authorized site Volunteer Coordinator or Coach sign the form.
• Multiple volunteer work locations may be listed on a single form. When the form is full, return it to Volunteer Kalamazoo by fax at 269-382-8362, by mail to Volunteer Kalamazoo, 709-A S Westnedge Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49007, or scan and send the document by email to amaccreery@volunteerkalamazoo.org. Coaches are encouraged to participate and increase athlete participation by providing transportation to and from volunteer activities.Up to two coaches per team will be allowed to report volunteer hours worked with their team athletes. Service hours will be reported by using the Volunteer Activity Report along with their athletes.

Who may participate?

Student athletes slated to play football during the 2012 season and included on the team roster at any high school that belongs to the Kalamazoo Valley Athletic Association.

Kalamazoo Valley Association Schools
Battle Creek Pennfield High School
Schoolcraft High School
Constantine High School
Parchment High School Delton Kellogg High School
Olivet High School
Galesburg-Augusta High School
Maple Valley High School
Hackett Catholic Central High School
Kalamazoo Christian High School

Program Duration

Volunteer hours worked between the dates of May 1, 2012 and August 15, 2012 are eligible for inclusion in report totals. Hours will be tabulated by Volunteer Kalamazoo and winners will be notified at arecognition program. Time and location to be announced.

Participant Recognition

The school athletic department of the three teams with the highest percentage of volunteer service hours will receive cash awards from PNC Bank in the amounts of:

First Place $1,000
Second Place $ 600
Third Place $ 400

Certificate of Recognition for commitment to volunteer service will be presented by PNC Bank and Volunteer Kalamazoo. Community-wide recognition will be given in press releases to local news sources, features on the Volunteer Kalamazoo’s website and social media outlets.

Where to find Volunteer Opportunities:

www.volunteerkalamazoo.org, or View All Opportunities - Kalamazoo County

www.bcunitedway.org - Barry County

www.volunteerswmi.org - Cass County

www.handsonbc.org - Calhoun County

www.volunteermidmichigan.org - Eaton County

Please call 269-382-8350 for more information.