What is community service?
Community service is service without pay to a non-profit organization or an individual or group in need of assistance. The service must be primarily for the benefit of others,not the individual rendering the service.

What is required?
Students have the option of completing a required 40 hours of service before graduation or completing an additional 100 hours of service for a half-credit. More detailed requirements can be found on the Requirements Page.

Where is Mr. Swain and how can I reach him?
Mr. Gary Swains' time is divided between two schools. He is at Andover (248-341-5539) on EVEN Days, and at Lahser (248-341-5739) on ALL and ODD Days. You can also reach him via email at: gswain@bloomfield.org

When does paperwork need to be turned in?
The Community Service Contract, needs to be turned in before a student starts his or her service so that a placement may be approved. It needs the signatures of the student, a parent, and the agency supervisor. All other paperwork can be turned in upon completion.

When does my community service need to be completed?
The required forty hours of service MUST be completed and your paperwork MUST be turned in by JANUARY 31st of your senior year.

How many 1/2 credits can I earn for community service?
Students may only earn 1/2 credit for community service, corresponding to 100 hours.

How do I find a placement?
Students are welcome to visit the community service office and look through the file drawer marked, "Placements" to find sites that would be appealing to them. Current opportunities are always posted on Mr. Swain's door. Students are also always welcome to find placements on their own, as long as they have them approved by Mr. Swain prior to starting.

Where is Mr. Swain's office?
At Lahser, Mr. Swains' office is located in the Counseling Office. At Andover his office is located in the same hallway as the Attendance Office, across from the Media Center.

Can I get credit for doing service over the summer?
Students are more than welcome to complete their community service over the summer.

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