Service

Animals and the Environment

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

• Seattle Parks and Recreation 
• Environmental Restoration with EarthCorps
• Volunteering at local animal shelters

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.

• Tutoring students through an elementary school or nonprofit agency
• Coaching a team through CYO or Boys and Girls Club
• Supporting BBHS events like MAC Fun, Freshman Welcome, Open House etc. 

People who are Elderly, Ill, or Disabled

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

• Visiting residents at a nursing home or assisted living facility 
• Assisting athletes at Special Olympics
• Volunteering at Ronald McDonald House 

People Experiencing Poverty

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

• Sorting food donations at the Ballard Food Bank
• Cooking and serving meals for organizations like Teen Feed and St. Martin de Porres
• Helping guests choose clothing at St. Francis House
   

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.) 

Students will receive quarterly updates on their progress on the following dates:

• November 7
• January 6
• March 6
• April 2

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 fulfil 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.

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.