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Michigan Student Service AwardsFor the 2008-2009 school year, 113 high school seniors across Michigan were recognized for completing at least 400 hours of community service! Volunteer Centers of Michigan is proud of these students for serving a combined total of over 45,000 hours. Contact Ashley Gulker at agulker@mivolunteers.org to share a Michigan Student Service Award story. The Michigan Student Service Award, is a premier statewide program recognizing high school graduates who volunteer a significant number of hours to benefit their communities. Currently eleven community Volunteer Centers are participating in the award program. These Volunteer Centers have shown exemplary dedication to youth service, willingness to devote increased time and resources to working with local high schools and students. In launching and administering this program local volunteer centers are gaining wide geographic representation throughout the state. Students involved in the Michigan Student Service program over four years will complete and document 400 hours of non-paid community service that meet a recognized community need, under the auspices of a nonprofit organization, government program, community group or school. The following types of activities qualify for certification by the Volunteer Center:
Recognition usually takes place at the high school honors event. Students receive:
Evaluations of the program show great enthusiasm and success. Volunteer Centers of Michigan, in affiliation with Michigan Nonprofit Association, will partner in seeking statewide business sponsors to expand this program. MSSA ResourcesPlease use and modify the following douments to fit your Volunteer Center needs for the Michigan Student Service Awards:
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