Silver Cord Program
The Silver Cord program is an opportunity for students to be recognized for completing 200 hours of community service during their four years of high school. It is the intent of the Silver Cord program that hours be in direct service to others in need through local community service agencies and other outreach opportunities. Silver Cord hours must meet a clearly defined need for an agency, charity program, church, political agency, social service, group or community event. In order for hours to be honored, the student may not receive payment or credit for their services and hours may not be completed during their regular school day. Camp Wapsie LITs can earn up to 171 hours of service plus 12 hours for orientation.
Service NOT recognized: School activities such as selling merchandise, homecoming events, music or athletic practices, work or babysitting for one’s family or any other family, participation in self-improvement workshops and clinics or service which is part of an academic, court-ordered, or disciplinary requirement. Service must be performed through a non-profit agency or affiliated organization. Generally, activities that are part of a West High team, club, activity or course will not be counted toward Silver Cord hours. Seniors who complete the required hours of service will be honored at the Senior Recognition Assembly and will wear a silver cord at graduation.
We will accept no more than 8 hours per day of an activity for Silver Cord and all hours must be submitted prior to the end of the school year in which they were completed. Service hours completed over the summer will be accepted beginning the summer after the completion of 9th grade.
Current Openings
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Volunteer for Silver Cord Hours by volunteering for the Coralville Central Fun Fair on the weekend of March 7th and 8th. Volunteer possibilities for set up, working the fair and clean up.
We have an evening of fun planned on February 28th for our Garner students and families, which includes: Carnival Games, Cake Walk, Face Painting, Inflatables, Library Book Fair, and Refreshments! Due to the large number of attractions and events, we need your help to make this night a success! Please review our volunteer needs, and sign up for a time slot (or two!)
If you have any questions about volunteering for this event, please reach out to communityevents@garnerpto.org.
Join us for a bounce house, games, prizes, and more! Volunteers needed from 1:30-3:30pm on March 8th, and the event starts at 2. If interested, please contact Jenna for any questions.
ThinkJoy is hosting a Valentine's Day Dance at Stirlingshire Senior Living in Coralville. They're looking for positively spirited volunteers to help create a joyful afternoon for our beloved seniors. An afternoon full of activities, music, and photo ops!
When: Sunday, February 16, 2025 2:00 - 3:15 pm
Where: 1140 Kennedy Pkwy, Coralville, IA 52241
See attached flyer to sign up
Events range from basketball and table tennis to figure skating. We have multiple time slots available on the weekend of 2/22-25 – 2/23/25. Basketball and table tennis take place in Iowa City at the University of Iowa’s Fieldhouse, and figure skating takes place at ImOn Ice in Cedar Rapids!