{"id":78858,"date":"2026-03-18T12:05:10","date_gmt":"2026-03-18T18:05:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/schools.graniteschools.org\/hunterhigh\/?page_id=78858"},"modified":"2026-10-06T10:10:30","modified_gmt":"2026-10-06T16:10:30","slug":"volunteer-for-good","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/schools.graniteschools.org\/hunterhigh\/college-career-access\/volunteer-for-good\/","title":{"rendered":"Volunteer for Good"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is Volunteer For Good (VFG)?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Volunteer for Good is Utah\u2019s statewide initiative that engages high school students in meaningful community service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This program is designed to help students grow, lead, and thrive by making a positive impact in their communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Through this program, students:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Gain real\u2011world experience<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Boost academic success<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strengthen civic engagement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Build social connections<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Support mental well\u2011being<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/schools.graniteschools.org\/hunterhigh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/105\/2026\/10\/Screenshot-2026-10-01-091149.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"707\" height=\"912\" data-attachment-id=\"79464\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/schools.graniteschools.org\/hunterhigh\/college-career-access\/volunteer-for-good\/screenshot-2026-10-01-091149\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/schools.graniteschools.org\/hunterhigh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/105\/2026\/10\/Screenshot-2026-10-01-091149.png\" data-orig-size=\"707,912\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Screenshot 2026-10-01 091149\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/schools.graniteschools.org\/hunterhigh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/105\/2026\/10\/Screenshot-2026-10-01-091149.png\" src=\"https:\/\/schools.graniteschools.org\/hunterhigh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/105\/2026\/10\/Screenshot-2026-10-01-091149.png\" alt=\"VFG Jazz 26 service challenge flyer \" class=\"wp-image-79464\" srcset=\"https:\/\/schools.graniteschools.org\/hunterhigh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/105\/2026\/10\/Screenshot-2026-10-01-091149.png 707w, https:\/\/schools.graniteschools.org\/hunterhigh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/105\/2026\/10\/Screenshot-2026-10-01-091149-233x300.png 233w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 707px) 100vw, 707px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Can VFG Help Me?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">-Get recognition for the service you already do! Students can earn a certificate and graduation cord by logging a certain number of service hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Counts As Service?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are so many things that count as volunteering, you are probably doing something already.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Volunteering can be done anywhere (locally), it does not need to be done at school<strong>.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Still don\u2019t know what counts? See&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1APHIY1Wx0FvKSDkpOfeJGfQMbqOa9Nuk\/view?usp=sharing\">examples of valid service (PDF)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Need ideas of where to volunteer at? See&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/u\/0\/d\/1faz3LCP81HE02FDYg-8ZZwGore84NrFETJNfELKaKpg\/edit\">local organizations (Google Spreadsheet)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Do I Log Hours?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2013<a href=\"http:\/\/hunterserves.graniteschools.org\/\">Go to the&nbsp;Hunter Serves Site<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Browse the available opportunities, and find the one you\u2019d like to participate in<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on the opportunity, and then click \u201cSign Up\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">-Navigate to the \u201cMy Opportunities\u201d tab.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Find the opportunity that you completed, and click the yellow \u201cLog Time\u201d button<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">-Complete the form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Dates and times can be left blank<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Describe what you did to earn hours under the \u201cNotes\u201d section<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Write a brief paragraph reflecting on your experience under the \u201cReflection\u201d section<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">-Save and submit the form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click \u201cSave\u201d once you have completed the form<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If needed, upload an image or supporting document to verify your participation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Do I Earn a Certificate\/Cord?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">-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!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Graduation Cord\/Certificate Requirements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">25 hours per year = a certificate for that year<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Class of 2030: 100 hours = Graduation Cord<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Class of 2029: 100 hours = Graduation Cord<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Class of 2028: 90 hours = Graduation Cord<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Class of 2027: 65 hours = Graduation Cord<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hours must be logged by&nbsp;<strong>May 1st&nbsp;<\/strong>of their graduating year.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is Volunteer For Good (VFG)? Volunteer for Good is Utah\u2019s 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: How Can VFG Help Me? -Get recognition for the service [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1157,"featured_media":0,"parent":78836,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_cbd_carousel_blocks":"[]","inline_featured_image":false,"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","_gsd_hide_title":false,"footnotes":""},"coauthors":[72],"class_list":["post-78858","page","type-page","status-publish","entry","has-post-thumbnail"],"featured_image_src":null,"featured_image_src_square":null,"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/P3bgAg-kvU","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/schools.graniteschools.org\/hunterhigh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/78858","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/schools.graniteschools.org\/hunterhigh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/schools.graniteschools.org\/hunterhigh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/schools.graniteschools.org\/hunterhigh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1157"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/schools.graniteschools.org\/hunterhigh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=78858"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/schools.graniteschools.org\/hunterhigh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/78858\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":79465,"href":"https:\/\/schools.graniteschools.org\/hunterhigh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/78858\/revisions\/79465"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/schools.graniteschools.org\/hunterhigh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/78836"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/schools.graniteschools.org\/hunterhigh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=78858"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"author","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/schools.graniteschools.org\/hunterhigh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/coauthors?post=78858"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}