JH Service Hours Calendar

Service Hours form will be changing and will be updated as soon as it is available. For now, please use the old form posted here. Service Hour guidelines are also posted for your convenience. Please read the rules and regulations if you have questions.

Altar Serving applications are below for those RETURNING - please return to Sister Caridad. New applicants - please see Sister Caridad for more information. There will be mandatory training dates in September after school. 

HONOR ROLL NOTE: Students must earn all 9 hours of service in a trimester to earn any honor roll awards.

Added 10/3 at 12:15pm

Monday-Thursday, October 7-10

Ghost-a-Grams

Please help Ms. Uhl make Ghost-a-Grams in her classroom after school. 10 students are needed during each shift. Student must wear either uniform or SHS blue volunteer shirt. NO CELL PHONE USE will be permitted.

NEW EVENT! Added 10/3 at 1:46pm

Sundays in October (November will be added next week)

Fellowship Donuts and Coffee Sales at Mass

Students will be helping with donuts and coffee after Mass. 

STUDENTS MUST WEAR MASS UNIFORM (INCL. OUTERWEAR) and MAY NOT ATTEND THE MASS DURING VOLUNTEER TIMES. Please bring your form to be signed by the parent supervisor. No cell phone use is permitted! 

Saturdays in September, October, and November

First Friday in October and November

American Cancer Society Thrift Store

Volunteers will work with crew at ACS Boutique Discovery Store to sort clothing, steam clothing, place clothing on sales floor, decorate store and help display newly-priced decor items. 1 parent and student team and one student. Parent must stay until all students are picked up. You will need to fill out attached (under "Document") ACS volunteer form before you arrive. Please wear appropriate attire (comfortable shoes are acceptable) and a mask. Please arrive 15 minutes before scheduled time to work. When you arrive please ask for Richard or Mark, the store managers. Please wear your SHS volunteer shirt or SHS PE shirt or uniform shirt. NO cell phone use. No short shorts.

Posted 9/17 at 9:30am

Tuesday and Thursday, September and October

Sacred Heart Church Catechism Classes

The Sacred Heart Church Catechism classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays evenings are in need of help with the CCD students. SHS JH volunteers will be assisting catechists and students.

Students must wear SHS volunteer shirt, tennis shoes, and PE shorts/jeans/bermuda shorts. NO CELL PHONE USE WHILE VOLUNTEERING!

Questions - Mr. Arreola in the Church office - jarreola@sacredheartpalmdesert.com 

Posted 8/27 at 1:15pm

Saturday, October 12

Knights of Columbus Recycling Program

On-Going – every 2nd Saturday of each month

Sacred Heart Church's Knights of Columbus need your help with the recycling program. Student volunteers are needed for Recycling Day events on the 2nd Saturday of each month (2 hours). 

Students must wear SHS volunteer shirt (OR PE IF IT HAS NOT COME IN YET) and appropriate free-dress bottoms. 

All hours are completed at Sacred Heart under the solar panels on the basketball court/drive-thru parking lot on the east side of the campus. 

No-shows will be penalized for the number of hours missed. Meaning, if you do not show to a 2-hour window, 2 hours will be added to the required 9, making your requirement now 11. 

Posted 9/17 at 9:30am

Saturday, October 12

Cystic Fibrosis Great Strides Palm Springs

The Southern California Chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation welcomes you! Volunteers are the key to our success and the lifeblood of our organization. We have many opportunities for you to get involved. Your participation in any way will help us achieve our mission – finding a cure for all people with CF. 

Every Great Strides participant is driven by a dream that all people with cystic fibrosis should have the chance to live a long, healthy life. By joining us at Great Strides, you can help make a difference for people living with CF.

The Great Strides Palm Springs walk on Saturday, October 12 at Sunrise Park in Palm Springs needs help with Setup, Registration, Guest Experience Attendants, and Clean-up.

Posted 9/18 at 3:18pm

Monday, October 14

Senior Love at La Quinta Palm Independent Living

Exciting Volunteer Opportunity! Calling all Sacred Heart Middle Schoolers with a heart for spreading joy! We will be making a senior's day by socializing with them and baking cookies in the activities area at La Quinta Palms Independent Living. Come play "Halloween Family Feud" with the seniors and decorate sugar cookies to deliver to those residents who cannot leave their apartment.  Sign up today to share your warm hearts and laughter with our special seniors at La Quinta Palms! 

Address: La Quinta Palms Independent Living, 45190 Seeley Drive, La Quinta

Questions - Please email Mrs. Johnson at jennyrebeccajohnson@gmail.com

Posted 9/3 at 9:29am

Saturday, October 19

Paint El Paseo Pink - Event Participation - 2 hours 

Team - Barone's Hope Squad to support Mrs. Barone, but can choose any team

MUST BE REGISTERED AND make three cards for survivors! Cards are due to Mrs. Walton on Wednesday, October 16.

Please make 3 cards for survivors. Cards must be elaborately decorated with proper penmanship, spelling, and grammar. 3 cards must be made on cardstock quality paper and include well wishes - The whole space on the front and inside (one side) must be decorated and written upon. Cards will be due to Mrs. Walton by Wednesday, October 16. IF the cards satisfy the requirements, are properly done AND you are registered to walk in the event AND attend, the student will receive two service hours. 

STORE HOURS / T-SHIRT PICK UP:
Gardens on El Paseo - 73585 El Paseo, Suite #1126 - left of Saks, near old Walking Company Store  

NO REGISTRATION ON SATURDAY! 

Saturday, October 26

Gardening at the Convent

Please help Sister Caridad tend to the Convent's garden. Location - The Convent located across the street (north) of the field (3rd driveway).

Posted 8/30 at 4:07pm

Saturday, October 26

Walk to End Alzheimer's

MUST BE REGISTERED TO EARN ONE HOUR!

Civic Center Park - 73501 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260

Opening Ceremonies at 9am. Must attend opening ceremonies and walk. Photo must be attached to the service hour form.

The Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's®- is the world's largest event to raise awareness

and funds for Alzheimer's care, support and research. Held annually in more than 600 communities

nationwide, this inspiring event calls on participants of all ages and abilities to reclaim the future for

millions. Together, we can end Alzheimer's disease, the nation's sixth-leading cause of death.

The Walk - 1 Service Hour

MUST BE REGISTRED AT http://act.alz.org/goto/shs2024 TO RECEIVE HOURS.

Posted 9/17 at 9:30am

Saturday, October 26

Walk to End Alzheimer's EVENT VOLUNTEERIING - NOT THE WALK

The Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's®-- is the world's largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer's care, support and research. Held annually in more than 600 communities nationwide, this inspiring event calls on participants of all ages and abilities to reclaim the future for millions. Together, we can end Alzheimer's disease, the nation's sixth-leading cause of death.

Saturday, October 26
Rain or shine!

Volunteering Opportunities from 7-11am

Must fill out attached form (on SignUp Genius) and give to Mrs. Walton by Thursday, October 24

Festival Area Opens 8:00am
Opening Ceremony 9:00am
Walk Start 9:30

The Walk - 1 Service Hour (to sign up to walk, go to http://act.alz.org/goto/SHSJH)

Civic Center Park
73501 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260

Questions - contact Janie Bark 760.996.0006 x8408, jbark@alz.org

Posted 9/18 at 9:56am

Saturday, October 26

Autism Acceptance Walk

The Autism Society Inland Empire is hosting their 5K Autism Walk and Resource Fair to raise funds, support families, and promote Autism awareness in the Coachella Valley.
Proceeds will help IE Autism continue to provide programs and services for children and individuals on the autism spectrum in the Coachella Valley and surrounding areas. Activities/Tasks include: Games, Arts & Crafts, Water Station, clean-up, and more. Tasks will be assigned the day of the event.  Note: We will provide water and light snacks for volunteers.

Event: Coachella Valley Autism Acceptance Walk
Date: Saturday, October 26
Event Time: 10:00 am-1:00 pm
Location: Cathedral City Community Amphitheatre
     68526 Ave Lalo Guerrero
     Cathedral City, CA 92234
9:30 am-1:30 pm (Event Support)
Possible duties:  Help in the FUN Zone area by running the games and activities, create a fun and inviting environment to increase family participation, help cheer on the participants walking, provide assistance to staff, direct volunteers, cheer on Walk participants, refill water stations, clean up/pack up. 

Blue volunteer shirt - no outerwear - may wear a long-sleeve shirt underneath (organization wants people to be able to spot volunteers) No cell phone use is permitted!

ATTACHED WAIVER MUST BE FILLED OUT AND BROUGHT TO THE EVENT.

Please see Virginia Sosa upon arrival

Posted 9/19 at 12:33pm

Saturday, October 26

Indio Community Center Halloween Carnival

The Desert Recreation District is hosting an annual Halloween Carnival that provides a safe and secure environment for children to participate in fun activities, games, and receive candy. Volunteers will run booths. 

Students must wear SHS blue volunteer shirts and PE shorts, jeans (no holes or tears), or bermuda shorts. NO short shorts or excessively tight clothing. All outerwear must be SHS. NO CELL PHONE USE DURING VOLUNTEER TIMES! Please remember you are representing YOUR Catholic school.

STUDENTS MUST ONLY SIGN UP FOR ONE SLOT.

Questions - Desirae (760) 347-4263

Posted 9/10 at 1:44pm

Sunday, October 27

SCRAP Gallery at Spooktacular

Trick or Treat, Meet Your Fire and Police, and Win a Bicycle with a Cool Seat at Cathedral City's Halloween Spooktacular. The Cathedral City Police Department, Cathedral City Fire Department, City of Cathedral City's Special Events and many non-profit organizations bring to you the Halloween Spooktacular, Sunday, October 27 from 12-3 pm. The event will occur in downtown in front of City Hall, 68-700 Avenida Lalo Guerrero. Halloween Spooktacular will include free admission as well as exhibits sponsored by non-profit organizations, the Cathedral City Police Department and Cathedral City Fire Department.

Students will be volunteering for S.C.R.A.P. Gallery. The S.C.R.A.P. Gallery is a unique environmental art museum and engaging mobile program that delivers art and environmental education to children throughout the Coachella Valley. By using donated discarded materials, students of all ages learn about conservation, reuse and other environmental issues through hands-on exploration. The students will be working the arts and crafts booth.

Students must wear SHS blue volunteer shirts and PE shorts, jeans (no holes or tears), or bermuda shorts. ALL OUTERWEAR MUST BE SHS. NO short shorts or excessively tight clothing. Please remember you are representing YOUR Catholic school. NO CELL PHONE USE PERMITTED DURING VOLUNTEER

Location - Downtown Cathedral City at the Civic Center and Festival Grounds (68-700 Avenida Lalo Guerrero, Cathedral City)

Posted 9/12 at 8:42am

NEW EVENT Posted 9/24 at 2:42pm

Friday November 1, 8, 15

BINGO at La Quinta Palm Assisted Living

ONLY ONCE PER TRIMESTER!

Exciting Volunteer Opportunity! Calling all Sacred Heart Middle Schoolers with a heart for spreading joy! Students are needed to call out BINGO numbers during their weekly game! Sign up today to share your warm hearts and laughter with our special seniors at La Quinta Palms! 

Address: La Quinta Palms Independent Living, 45190 Seeley Drive, La Quinta

Fridays in November (1st Trimester 11/1, 11/8, and 11/15)

Time: 3:30-5pm

Questions - Please email Mrs. Johnson at jennyrebeccajohnson@gmail.com

Monthly Narrow Door Food Boxing

3rd Saturday of every month

**This opportunity was arranged by Mr. Yip and is completely full** Please remember to check for cancelations.

From Mr. Yip - Sign up for as many dates as you wish. Note that you are no longer capped at 3 hours per organizations for the school year (you just need to make sure you do at least 2 organizations per trimester). The only thing I ask is that if you cannot make it, please find someone else to take your spot as this is self organized and we want to make sure that we have 15 students showing up each month. 2.5 service hours will be given for each event.

The Narrow Door's mission is to identify and impact issues within the Coachella Valley by connecting people to God and a supporting community. We do this by providing free public assistance that calls for immediate action in the areas of hunger relief, homelessness, clothing, hygiene and discipleship programs. For more information on the Narrow Door, visit https://www.thenarrowdoor.org

The 3rd Saturday of every month during the school year, we have partnered with the Narrow Door to help box food for those in need. We may even walk next door to distribute the food so that the students can see/feel the impact they are making to the community.

Students must wear SHS volunteer shirt and appropriate free-dress bottoms and close-toes shoes.

If you have any questions regarding this event, please contact Geeman Yip at geeman@yips.net or 425.260.5757.

Friday, November 22-Sunday, November 24

Cathedral City Hot Air Balloon Festival

This year we are celebrating are 8th year as well as Cathedral City’s 41st anniversary. They are in need of volunteers for multiple jobs including balloon crew, set up, break down, kids zone, ticket sales, etc throughout the weekend.

Students must wear blue SHS volunteer shirt, jeans or uniform bottoms, and tennis shoes. No cell use will be permitted.