Service In God’s Name (S.I.G.N.)

The Service In God’s Name program is designed to help teach and encourage volunteerism among the student population along with offering students the opportunity to grow in personal responsibility and Christian Charity.   For this reason, the program has two major components: performing the service hours and turning in the verification on time.  We have forms available in the religion room, however, this form is not required, a piece of paper with the time, date, activity performed and the appropriate adult’s signature is fine.

The Service Hour requirements are as follows:

  • GRADES 7-12Shawe Memorial students community service hours
  • 5 Hours for Family or Friends
  • 5 Hours for Church or School
  • 5 Hours for Church or Community
  • 15 Total per semester

It is the responsibility of the student to keep track of the hours and categories of hours they need.  The students are required to fulfill half of their service hours before the end of the first quarter of the semester (indifferent to category).  They are required to fulfill the second half of the service hours in all the appropriate categories before the end of the semester.  Turning hours in early is appreciated.

STUDENTS WHO OBTAIN A TOTAL OF 70 OR MORE HOURS IN A VARIETY OF AREAS MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR A SERVICE AWARD ON HONORS DAY.

Service hour due dates are as follows:

PLEASE NOTE: FAILURE TO COMPLETE THE REQUIRED HOURS WILL RESULT IN THE RELIGION QUARTER GRADE BEING LOWERED BY 7%.  HOURS TURNED IN LATE WILL RESULT IN THE RELIGION QUARTER GRADE BEING LOWERED BY 3%.

  • Quarter 1 – Tuesday, sept. 29
  • Quarter 2 – Tuesday, Dec 1
  • Quarter 3 – Tuesday, March 1
  • Quarter 4 – Tuesday, May 10

Service Hour Ideas

The following includes several activities or organizations that need volunteers throughout the year followed by activities that can be performed at any time.  Please note: You are not limited to these, they are suggestions.

  • June: Community Vacation Bible School-See Kelly Rector Any/All Church Bible Schools
  • July: Regatta
  • August: Prince of Peace Community Festival-set up, take down, working it, etc. Run game clock or line judge for volleyball or soccer-see Mr. Sims. Swiss Wine Festival (Vevay). Ribberfest
  • September: Chautauqua-Contact Georgie Kelly
  • October: Pope John BazaarAny Bazaar/Fair at local elementary schools. Madison’s Soup, Stew, Chili and Brew. Lanier Mansion Halloween weekend
  • November: The End of Month Meal is prepared at Pope John Contact Donn Lorton. Run game clock for basketball-see Mr. Sims. Election Polls
  • December: Salvation Army bell ringer
  • January: Pro-Life March (volunteer to protect those who cannot protect themselves)
  • February: Shawe/Pope John auction dinner
  • March: Help the track or baseball teams
  • April: St. Mary’s parishioners (North Vernon)-Volunteer for the Living Way of the Cross
  • May: Graduation ceremony help – Shawe-see Mrs. Schafer-Cambron /  Pope John-see Mrs. Burdette

Ideas For Anytime of The Year

  • Prince of Peace Mass ministries-contact Larry Wickersham-Catholic Community Center
  • Ministries for other churches
  • Clean your church
  • Set up for all school masses or volunteer for miscellaneous work around the school
  • Deliver End of Month Meals-contact the Salvation Army
  • Volunteer in some aspect at the K of C – contact Mike Sommer
  • Pope John extended care (help is especially needed on PBA days)
  • Pope John Infant toddler daycare-contact Barb Stevens @ the daycare
  • Booster Club concession stand-contact Mike and Chrissy Whitham
  • Wash classroom boards after school and/or offer help to teachers at Shawe or Pope John
  • Empty trash cans in classrooms
  • Pick up trash around the school grounds-See Mrs. Fry or Mrs. Drumm
  • Volunteer at the Jefferson County Public Library
  • Animal Shelter-walk dogs (must be 16 or with adult) or care for animals
  • Shovel snow for someone