Community service is not a graduation requirement for LCCHS.

For those of you who want to "give back" to your school or community, there are a number resources available. For those of you that want to volunteer to have something to write about on a college application, I predict that you would not have a meaningful experience. Remember that a genuine, heartfelt interest in helping others because you WANT to is much more noble (and admired) than helping others because it "looks good" on a college application. Also remember that, in the competitive high school market, that several hundred thousand other students are also looking for that elusive "perfect" volunteer opportunity. Search logically, and carefully, and be prepared to do some legwork; opportunities don't usually "fall into your lap..." Below you will find some links that should help you begin your quest.

Community Service Log Form

Volunteer Match

Volunteer San Diego  

Do Colleges Care About Volunteering or Community Service?

Yes! But they do NOT recommend that any applicant volunteer or do community service simply because "it looks good on an application." You should volunteer because you WANT to, and you should ENJOY the time you spend doing it. Although each and every college may describe what they seek in terms of volunteer work or community service somewhat differently, there is a recurring theme. Read some of the excerpts below to figure out what that theme is:

Stanford

How much weight do you place on extracurricular activities?

"In addition to academic excellence and intellectual vitality, we are interested in students who have made significant contributions to the life of their school or community. We do not favor one type of activity over another; nor is it necessary to participate in a large number of activities. An exceptional experience in one or two activities demonstrates your passion more than minimal participation in five or six clubs. We want to see the impact your participation has had on that club, in your school, or in the larger community. With extracurricular activities, a sustained depth of commitment is more important than a long list of clubs you have joined."

Princeton

To what extent are extracurricular activities considered in the application process?

"Among those applicants who are strongly qualified in academic terms, we look for involvement and commitment in nonacademic areas. We make particular note of special talents or accomplishments."

Berkeley

... "recognizes exemplary, sustained achievement in any field of intellectual or creative endeavor; accomplishments in the performing arts and athletics; employment; leadership in school or community organizations or activities; and community service."