Community Service Policy

Students are required to complete a minimum of 40 hours of community service commencing in September of the Ninth Grade year, including summers. Requirements for Tenth and Eleventh Grade admits are prorated at 10 hours per year. If seniors have not documented at least 30 hours of community service by the date on which Senior Spring Project proposals are due, service MUST be a formal component of their Senior Spring Project.

Eligible Work
It is recommended that students receive prior approval from the Community Service Coordinators for all community service work. The following are some examples of the types of volunteer work that are eligible for community service credit:

• working directly with people in need;
• performing administrative duties for a non-profit organization;
• working with animals and the environment;
• work done in BBN-based activities including the BB&N Circus, Peer Tutoring Program, and Books, Basketball and Neighbors.

Work with political campaigns, laboratory research, or at for-profit summer camps, though a valuable learning experience, does not meet the eligibility requirement. A student’s best effort should be made to perform community service work in the Greater Boston area. A maximum of 10 hours may be awarded for work done outside of this area, either in the United States, or in another country.
 
Season-Off Sports
Students in Grades 10 and 11 who elect to make a significant contribution (minimum of 30 hours) to a community service project, may request an exemption from the Athletic Requirement for one season during their time at BB&N. Proposals (fall, winter, or spring) must be submitted to the Community Service Coordinators no later than the first day of seasonal tryouts in order to seek approval. Proposal forms are handed out during informational meetings with Community Service Coordinators.

Record of Social Service Form
Community service hours need to be fully documented by filling out a BB&N Record of Social Service Form for each site worked at OR by submitting a note on letterhead signed by the site supervisor.

Although the school keeps track of hours, it is recommended that students also keep a record of their community service work. To complete the requirement, one 500-word essay must also be submitted to the Community Service Coordinator after 40 hours of service.

Record of Social Service Form (PDF) Note: PDF files can be read by this free Adobe Acrobat Reader software. This form is also available across from office #182 and from the Community Service Coordinators.

Community Service Opportunities List
CLICK HERE for a list of some organizations at which BB&N students have volunteered.

Community Service Coordinators
Madame Mireille Ciani, mireille_ciani@bbns.org 
Profesora Gabriela Gonzenbach, gabriela_gonzenbach@bbns.org