Volunteer Opportunities for Juniors (14 to 18 years of age)

Each year, more than 700 students from area high schools provide service to PHCS. To be eligible to become a junior volunteer, you must be at least 14 years of age and a student in high school, grades 9 to 12, at the date of application. You must submit this application and the following paperwork in order to move forward in the process. 

Applications from students must be submitted with parental or guardian signature on the application and transcript release form. A written recommendation is also required. This is a character reference, involving traits such as cooperation, reliability, and initiative from a personal or professional source (please exclude relatives and your guidance counselor). DO NOT bring the transcipt release form to your guidance counselor.

Following receipt of your paperwork, junior applicants will be invited to attend an information session. To download an application, click here. This process does take a length of time. We are experiencing a large influx of applicants and everyone will be processed accordingly. 

Each applicant will be personally interviewed by the Volunteer Services Department staff, and specific training is provided for each assignment. Uniform jackets are required, and available for a nominal fee from the Volunteer office.

Volunteering can also meet community service hour requirements. Juniors are scheduled for one three-hour shift per week between the hours of 9 a.m. and 9 p.m., Monday through Sunday, and commit to serve a minimum of one semester.

Merit awards are available to high-school seniors who have completed 250 hours and 24 months of service.