Service Hour Program

The CPCS Service Hour Program has been developed to better organize our volunteer needs and help spread the load to all families affiliated with CPCS. As outlined in the CPCS Service Hour Program Guidelines, each family will be required to earn a set number of service hours each year. This benefits the school, as well as our students and staff, in many ways. It also allows for the development of new friendships not only between teachers and parents, but also among parents. In addition, educational costs are reduced as programs are supported through this involvement.

Volunteer Opportunities

Looking for ways to get involved, meet other CPCS parents and show your students that you are committed to their education?  We have volunteer opportunities on a daily, weekly, monthly or yearly schedule.  No experience is necessary!  We appreciate all skill sets and schedules as we have a wide variety of volunteer opportunities available. Opportunities to sign up are regularly distributed in the weekly Parent Communication. Below are some suggestions:

• Volunteer at Second Life Resale Shoppe, our sister organization that donates back to the school in tuition assistance. This is the year long opportunity to serve. No sign up required. Just show up and sign in!
• Become a room parent and help with class events and staff luncheon supervision. Sign up at Open House or use the signup.com links provided in the parent communication. Questions? Contact roomparents@crownpointchristian.org.
• Ask your child’s teacher if she/he needs help with anything. Parents often come in for “center” time, to read to the kids or to assist in the classroom.
• Assist with our school’s largest fundraiser. Help retrieve items from donors, assemble items and setup for the event, or help the night of the auction. Use the signup.com link provided in the parent communication, usually in November or December. Questions? Contact auction@crownpointchristian.org.
• Serve concessions at our middle school athletic events from August through March. Watch the parent communication for signup.com links.
• Assist with hot lunch once a month or become a sub. Questions? Contact hotlunch@crownpointchristian.org.
• Help with our fine arts night and theatre production each spring. Watch the parent communication for signup opportunities. Questions? Contact finearts@crownpointchristian.org.
• Supervise a band, choir or orchestra concert. Signup.com links will be posted in the parent communication. Questions? Contact musicboosters@crownpointchristian.org.
• Assist with event setup and supervision for home games, concerts, fundraisers and rentals. Watch the parent communication for signup opportunities.
• Coach a middle school athletic team. Openings are posted in the parent communication. Contact athletics@crownpointchristian.org with your qualifications.
• Join the 8th grade Banquet Committee to plan and host the banquet held every May. Watch the parent communication for signup info.
• Volunteer at our annual golf outing in June. Watch the parent communication for signups. Questions? Contact golf@crownpointchristian.org.
• Be a substitute teacher for a day. Apply at https://cpcscareers.org/opportunities/. You can either earn service hour credit (or get paid for the day.) Questions? Email our Elementary or Middle School Principal.

Email volunteers@crownpointchristian.org if you have questions related to the above options.

Recording Your Hours

When you serve at CPCS during normal school hours, be sure to use the volunteer sign-in sheet in the main office. Hours are recorded in 15 minute increments. For after-hour school events or when assisting on a committee outside of school, hours should be approved and reported through the Committee Chairperson or through the CPCS staff member.

Hours worked at Second Life Resale Shoppe are sent to CPCS on a bi-weekly basis and recorded soon after. Note: There is often a delay recording hours in May and June due to final year billing and summer breaks.

How to View Your Hours

Sign in to your FACTS Family Portal to view your family’s service hours. Click HERE for detailed instructions on how to view your hours from May 1 to now.

Issues with your hours reporting? Please contact servicehours@crownpointchristian.org.