Community Service


  • Seniors MUST turn in all community service logs to Mrs. Van Every in the Counseling Office by Friday April 21, 2023, in order for the hours to go towards the Principals Volunteer Award.     Hours turned in after this date will not receive the award.  

    Students are encouraged to become involved in their community to help develop their social skills, gain valuable work experience, and contribute to the betterment of their community. Community service hours are also considered for acceptance into many colleges and universities in Texas and throughout the nation.
     
    Community Service hours are given to those services completed outside of the normal school day.  
     
    Hours for donations will not be accepted

    There will be some DSHS  clubs and organizations that will give hours for donated items. However, those earning the Principal's Service Award will not receive hours for those donations given. 

    Dripping Springs High School offers the Principal's Service Award to any senior who has completed the required number of community service hours that were earned during their high school years.  

    Community Service Information Page and Cover Sheet 
     
    Those who have volunteer opportunities that they would like to post on this page, please contact Kim Van Every in the Counseling Office. 
     
     
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    River Oaks Ranch Neighbor Park Clean Up-  April 1, 2023 - 10am - 2pm  Click on this link to sign up. 
    For questions, please contact Tami Cook at  tj78620@gmail.com
     
     
    Happy Trails Ranch Park Trail Race -  Dripping Springs Ranch Park - 2/26/23
     
    Summer Health Fair -  There is an opportunity to help with the health fair on June 10th at Ranch Park.  
     
    Special Olympics Special Olympics Track and Field is starting in February. They are looking for students to volunteer to help at practice and/or possibly compete in a Unified Relay during the competition.
    If interested  please  fill out this form. Scheduling information can be found there, and once the form is  complete, you will  be contacted with updates and reminders. 
     

    Table/ Equipment Set Up - Dripping Springs Tax-Aide is part of the charitable AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program. The local group Tax-Aide will provide tax preparation services this spring at Dripping Springs Presbyterian Church at 26650 Ranch Road 12. As part of this program, they are in need of  two ‘strong-armed’ high school volunteers each week during February, March and until April 15th to set up and move light tables/equipment within the church. This would be for approximately half an hour twice a week. This would take place after school on Wednesdays to set up and after school on Fridays to move the tables back again.                                                   Please text Jewel Kay at 512 422 2420 expressing your interest.

     
    Christmas on Mercer - Project Graduation will have a booth at Christmas on Mercer on December 3.
    Volunteers are needed!  Please click the link to sign up. 
     

    Dripping Springs AG Booster -  Nov. 18-20, 2022.  The Ag Boosters are looking for volunteers for their show this coming weekend. The event runs from Friday 11/18 to Sunday 11/20.  Lots of opportunities to volunteer!  This is the concession sign up. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080b48aaad29a64-agbooster.                               This is for other opportunities.  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c094da8ac2ca0fbc25-fall

     

    Dripping Springs Elementary School - November 20th 1-3pm

    Please join the Outdoor Beautification Team on the backside of the DSES grounds to get your hands dirty! If you like playing in the dirt, laying mulch, pulling weeds, pushing wheelbarrows, or moving rocks; we could use your help! 

    Feel free to come with friends or siblings, light refreshments will also be provided. Let’s get DSES looking as beautiful as possible!

    For further details or any questions, please contact John McInerney at johnmci55@gmail.com”

     
    Amiguiros Spanish Immersion Academy -  Nov. 12, 2022 - Annual Fall Festival is looking for volunteers to help at their event. 
    Please contact Mrs. Mary Morales if you are interested in helping.  Click here for more information.  
     
    Ledgestone Annual Spooktacular  -  October 30, 2022.  Please click the link below for volunteer opportunities. 
    https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/30e0c4ca9ad2ba0fb6-spooktacular
     
    St. Martin de Porres Fall Festival -  October 23, from 10am - 5pm.  Please click on the link below for volunteer opportunities.  
     
    Wrestling Tournament Help Needed
    Date: Saturday, October 15th
    Time: 10 AM-5 PM (but can be flexible with your available hours)
    We need people to work the tables (scorekeeper, bookkeeper, and towel tappers) at our preseason wrestling tournament this weekend. If you want to volunteer, but don't know how to keep score or books, it's not a problem, because we can teach you. We need as many people as possible, so you can do it with a couple of friends and be at the same table for work. If Interested - Please contact Addie Williams 512-568-1217
     
     
    Dripping Springs Elementary Fall Fest -  Saturday, November 5th from 3:00pm until 6:00 pm.   Please use this link to register to volunteer.  
     
    Walnut Palooza i- Annual festival put on by Walnut Springs Elementary PTA.  The festival will be on Saturday, November 5th, and is in need of volunteers to help out on the day of the festival!   Please see the link below for all volunteer opportunities for this event!  
     

    18ten Run for the Kids 5K | 10K (Trail Race) -  October 15, 2022  15951 Winters Mill Parkway, Wimberley, TX 78676.  Volunteer Shift Times 7:00 am - 12:00 pm.

    Volunteer roles include: - Setup Up (race signage & water stations) - Finish Line (hand out finisher awards) - Kids’ Station (face painting & craft) - Course (point runners in the right direction) - Post-Race Food (bananas, granola bars, coffee) - Tear down (Help tear down tents, tables, & signs)  Please click on this link to sign up.  Scroll to the bottom and click on Volunteer. Questions, email  run@18ten.org or call 512.894.0102 

     
    North American Trail Ride -  Sept 10 - 11, 2022 - They are hosting a competitive trail ride at the Storm Ranch located at 2505 Gatlin Creek Rd in Dripping Springs.  They are in need of a few volunteers for the pulse and respiration checks for the horses.   Click here for details.  
     
        
    Just Serve matches churches, civic organizations, non-profits, and government agencies that need volunteers with volunteers willing to help. 

    National Charity League
    Volunteer leadership opportunities for girls ages 12–14 and their mothers.

    Austin Pets Alive

    B.I.G. Love Cancer Center

    Thundering Paws Animal Sanctuary

    Habitat For Humanity - Wimberley