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Volunteer Information

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Volunteer Service Requirements

To remain in good standing and be eligible for Academy graduation recognition, students must meet the following minimum volunteer hour requirements each school year:

Grade Level

Minimum Total Hours Due by April 15

9th Grade

25 hours

10th Grade

50 hours (cumulative)

11th Grade

75 hours (cumulative)

12th Grade

100 hours (cumulative)

 

Clinical Requirement
By April 15 of senior year, at least 25 of the 100 cumulative hours must be served in a clinical setting (e.g., Duplin HSA clinical workshops, hospital, clinic, dental office, physical therapy, etc.).

Late Joiners
Even if a student joins the Academy for the first time at the end of 9th or 10th grade, they are still responsible for the same cumulative total hours by April 15 of that school year:

Joining in 10th Grade

50 hours required by April 15

Joining in 11th Grade

75 hours required by April 15

 

Mid-Year Joiners
Students who join the Academy after November 30 of any school year may receive a one-time extension:

Adjustment

Deadline extended to August 31 of the same year

Note

This extension applies only during the year the student first enrolls

 

Volunteer Service Medal Recognition
Students will be honored at the annual Volunteer Recognition Celebration for their commitment to service.

🎖️ Cumulative Hours (All Settings):

Total Hours Logged

Medal Awarded

50 Hours

White Service Medal

100 Hours

Gold Service Medal

150 Hours

Red Service Medal

200 Hours

Blue Service Medal


🏥 Clinical Hours Only:

Clinical Hours Logged

Medal Awarded

50 Clinical Hours

Purple Medal

100 Clinical Hours

Green Medal

150 Clinical Hours

Blue/Green Combo Medal