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. 

EVENTS - Updated 8/19 - Signups will open 8/19 at 5pm

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

Thursdays in August and September

Galilee Center Food Distribution

Place - 66101 Hammond Road, Mecca 92254

Help make a difference in the lives of low income families in the Eastern Coachella Valley by offering families a hand-up through Galilee Center's Thursday food distribution. 2 student-parent teams are needed (parent volunteer hours are given) are needed. 1.5 hours will be given and can be done twice per trimester. 

Students must wear SHS volunteer shirt, tennis shoes, and PE shorts/jeans/bermuda shorts. No short shorts. No cell phone use during volunteering time you must take a photo at the Galilee Center to include on your service hour reporting form. Please take you service hour form to be signed by a Galilee Center representative.

Please arrive at 3:30pm to be assigned a task and given instructions. Distribution begins at 3:45pm. STUDENTS MAY NOT LEAVE SCHOOL BEFORE DISMISSAL.  MUST BE ABLE TO LIFT 25 POUNDS. 

Questions can be answered by Lupe Torres at 760-396-9100 or ltorres@galileecenter.org

Saturdays in September, October, and November

First Fridays in September, 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.

Saturday, September 6

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 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! 

Time: 3-5pm

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

Questions - Please email Mrs. Johnson at jennyrebeccajohnson@gmail.com or 760-333-9276

Tuesday and Thursday, September, October, and November

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 

Saturday, September 13

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. 

Wednesdays in September and October

Read to Seniors at La Quinta Palms

You are invited to bring joy and companionship to seniors at La Quinta Palms Independent Living by reading aloud to them. The facility will provide the books, so all you need is your voice and a kind heart. This fun and rewarding opportunity helps build friendships  and brighten a senior’s day. 
Days:  Wednesdays
Time: 330pm-430pm
Location: The Palms At La Quinta Gracious Retirement Living
Address: 45190 Seeley Dr, La Quinta
Instructions:  Enter the lobby and let the concierge know you are there to read to a group!

Questions - Please email Mrs. Johnson at jennyrebeccajohnson@gmail.com or 760-333-9276

Friday, October 3

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 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! 

Time - 2pm-3:30pm (minimum school day)

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

Questions - Please email Mrs. Johnson at jennyrebeccajohnson@gmail.com or 760-333-9276