Service

Bishop Blanchet strives to inspire students to transform the world around them through a lifelong commitment to faith, scholarship and service. In giving of their time and talents, they will live the Gospel values of courage, community, hope, love, mercy, justice, humility, and discipleship by acting beyond their own self-interest and in solidarity with others. Through working with various nonprofit organizations, students will come to a greater understanding of the world in which they live and the injustices which need their courageous action.

Animals and the Environment

Serve by caring for animals or protecting the environment through conservation and sustainability efforts. 

Youth and Families

Support the well-being and development of young people and families through education, mentorship, or family services. This can include helping with events that support youth and families at your current school, a previous school, or a place of worship.

People who are Elderly, Ill, or Disabled

Offer care, companionship, or support to individuals experiencing age-related challenges, illness, or disabilities. 

People Experiencing Poverty

Aid and support efforts that address food insecurity, housing instability and economic hardship. 

Ten hours of service must be completed by January 6, 2026. All 20 hours must be logged by May 1, 2026.

SERVICE HOUR REQUIREMENTS

All Bishop Blanchet Students are expected to complete 20 hours of service at an accredited nonprofit 501(c)(3) agency by May 1, 2026. All hours must be completed, logged, and verified on MobileServe, and students are encouraged to have 10 hours of service logged into MobileServe by January 6. (Note: Students may begin logging service hours for the 2026-2027 school year on June 1.) 

Please Note:

• Students can earn a maximum of 5 service hours for volunteer work at an auction or fundraiser.
• Hours must be verified by site supervisors at accredited 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations. (Family members cannot verify hours.)
• Independent projects such as making food at home, helping a neighbor or cleaning a classroom will not fulfill Blanchet’s service hour requirements. 
• Service hours need to be completed outside of regular school hours and may not exceed 4 hours on a school day.
• Service hour completion will be noted on a student's transcript each year.

Summer Service

Returning students will need to log their summer service hours on MobileServe each time they complete service. Also, because email verification from site supervisors can be challenging, we strongly encourage students to download the MobileServe app so they can get verification on site on the day of service. 

Incoming 9th graders and transfer students who want to do service over the summer will need to keep a log of their service that includes the service organization, the date of service, the site supervisor’s name and email address, the number of hours served and the student’s reflection on their experience. 

The deadline to submit verified summer service hours is October 31. Students are encouraged to communicate early if they anticipate delays in obtaining verification.

Incoming 9th graders & Transfer students

Extensions 

In order to request an extension, students must have at least 10 hours of service completed, logged and verified on MobileServe by April 2. Requests for extensions must be completed no later than May 1. 

Students who have not been able to complete their service due to a prolonged illness, mental health challenge, or injury are encouraged to communicate directly with Ms. Angelica Dampier in the Campus Ministry office. 

Student Service Hours will be noted each year on their transcripts.