Validation of Service Hours
  for Individual Service Projects

Directions/Questions

1. Do I need to submit a group or individual form?
a. Group forms are for groups completing a service ( ex. Smith Club cleaning streets as a group)
b. Individual forms are for individuals completing a service even if he/she is part of a group

2. What counts as service?
a. Internships?- only if they are unpaid and with a not-for-profit or public good organization (ex. Hospital)
b. Philanthropy and Fundraising? Yes (ex. Dine out nights or Dance Marathon)
c. Awareness events? Yes (ex. Letter writing Campaign, Hunger Banquet, or Sleep out)

3. Helpful Tips:
a. Fill out the form completely!
b. Round to the nearest quarter of an hour (ex. 3.75 = 3 hr, 45 min.)
c. Use a sentence or less to explain what you did as a service under Service Activities (ex. Sorted incoming clothing). If possible, identify if the project was direct service, fundraising, or an awareness project.
d. Contact Person cannot be yourself or someone within your group. Please provide a faculty sponsor or an organization leader that can verify your services.
Completed Example Form


Student Contact Information:
Student Name: *
Email Address: *
Student ID: *
Year in School:*
 
Agency/Organization Information:
Name of Organization:
Contact Person: *
Contact Number: *
Contact Email: *
 
Total Service Hours: *
 
Description of Service Project: *
 
Date of Service Time In Time Out Hours of Service
 
Consent and Acknowledgement: Electronic Signature
By checking this box I certify that all volunteer hours reported are accurate and honestly recorded and Drury may confirm this through the agency contact person. Also, I understand that falsification may result in disciplinary action by the university. If you have any questions, please contact Leadership & Volunteer Development at (417) 873-6803.