Volunteer for Good

What is Volunteer For Good (VFG)?

Volunteer for Good is Utah’s statewide initiative that engages high school students in meaningful community service.

This program is designed to help students grow, lead, and thrive by making a positive impact in their communities.

Through this program, students:

Gain real‑world experience
Boost academic success
Strengthen civic engagement
Build social connections
Support mental well‑being

How Can VFG Help Me?

-Get recognition for the service you already do! Students can earn a certificate and graduation cord by logging a certain number of service hours.

What Counts As Service?

VFG broadly defines service as anything that you do that gives back to the community and you are NOT paid for it. VFG only considers service done within the state of Utah.

There are so many things that count as volunteering, you are probably doing something already.

Volunteering can be done anywhere (locally), it does not need to be done at school.

Still don’t know what counts? See examples of valid service (PDF)

Need ideas of where to volunteer at? See local organizations (Google Spreadsheet)

How Do I Log Hours?

–Go to the Hunter Serves Site

Browse the available opportunities, and find the one you’d like to participate in
Click on the opportunity, and then click “Sign Up”

-Navigate to the “My Opportunities” tab.

Find the opportunity that you completed, and click the yellow “Log Time” button

-Complete the form.

Dates and times can be left blank
Describe what you did to earn hours under the “Notes” section
Write a brief paragraph reflecting on your experience under the “Reflection” section

-Save and submit the form.

Click “Save” once you have completed the form
If needed, upload an image or supporting document to verify your participation

How Do I Earn a Certificate/Cord?

-Earn a Certificate of Service by completing 25 hours of service during each year of high school. Make sure to log your hours by May 1st of each school year. Students can earn up to 4 certificates!