Ingraham High School

Ingraham
High School
Student Family Portal
High School Graduation Requirements
Ingraham High School/Resources/Graduation, College, and Career Dashboard/High School Graduation Requirements/Service Learning Hours and Opportunities

Service Learning Hours and Opportunities

Service Learning Hours and Opportunities

Students are required to complete 15 service hours PER grade attended within SPS as part of their high school graduation requirements*. For students in SPS for 9th-12th grades this is a 60 hour requirement in total.

*Students who complete the requirements for an IB Diploma can waive these service hours as the IB diploma meets all the requirements for a Washington State HS diploma. This is in accordance with RCW 28A.230.122.

Service Learning Form

Students must complete the Service Learning Form for hours to be recorded. Ingraham HS students do NOT need to complete the Reflection page. Turn this form into the Counseling Office or email Merrily Matthews, Ingraham’s Counseling Secretary at mqmatthews@seattleschools.org.

Honor Cord for 120 + Service-Learning Hours 

Ingraham has a purple honor cord awarded at graduation for students that achieve 120+ service-learning hours in their high school career. Students should continue to turn in their service-learning hours to the Counseling Office even after they have fulfilled the 60-hour requirement to achieve this new honor cord. Only hours turned in by the end of May will count towards these totals.

Service Learning Opportunities

Ingraham is often notified of Service Learning Opportunities in our community. Come back to this page often to see what opportunities are available.

Phinney Center Yard Work Party

Saturday 4/19/2025 from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM at the Phinney Center

Sign Up with Phinney Neighborhood Association

Join our neighbors to help us pretty up the grounds, by pruning, weeding, cutting things back, and otherwise beautifying our space. All ages, including families, welcome. Great opportunity for groups and teens who want to get dirty! Bring your own gardening gloves and or tools, or use ours. 30 spots available.

PhinneyWood Holi: Festival of Colors

March 22 from 1-3 PM at the Phinney Center

Volunteer with Phinney Neighborhood Association

Join the PNA as we celebrate spring, connection, and the triumph of good over evil — by volunteering to help!

People from all religions and ages are welcome to join in this fun-filled celebration, where people will chase each other around, throwing handfuls of colored powders. Originally planned by a neighbor who wants to share her culture with the community.

Volunteers get free admission and three (3) free packets of colored powder. Additional colored powder packets, food and drink will be available on-site for sale.

Join the Northwest Folklife Volunteer Community!

Experience a world of music, dance, craft, storytelling, and community spirit while helping make the arts accessible to all. Whether you’re passionate about sustainability, community engagement, or event support, there’s a role suited to your skills and interests.

Your involvement goes beyond the festival—it breaks down financial barriers and fosters inclusive experiences for people of all backgrounds. Volunteering at Northwest Folklife is an opportunity to develop new skills, expand your network, and gain valuable resume-building experience.

FolkLife Volunteer Benefits:
  • Every festival volunteer will receive a thank-you gift.
  • All volunteers will be entered into our Volunteer Giveaway for a variety of in-kind donation gifts. The more shifts you work, the more chances you have to win! In-kind donation gifts include generous donations from our esteemed partners.

Come celebrate the Northwest’s rich cultural traditions and make a difference. Join us and become part of our dedicated volunteer community today!

FolkLife Registration Requirements:
  • We require all volunteers to register with NWFL.
  • Everyone over the age of 18 is required to pass a background check. We take safety seriously and follow the same guidelines as Seattle Public Schools. We respect your privacy—any personal information will be deleted from our database once your process is complete.
  • Once your background check is processed and approved, you will receive an email from Sign-Up Genius to select your shifts. The same applies once your consent form is received.
  • Please note that the Sign-Up Genius link is unique to each individual and cannot be shared with others, as I must manually enter each person’s email for access.
FolkLife Volunteer Age Requirements:
  • All volunteers, except those under 18, are subject to a background check.
  • Volunteers under 18 need a parent or guardian to sign a consent form.
  • Volunteers under 16 must have adult supervision while working.
  • Volunteers under 14 will be assigned as fundraising greeters, accompanied by their parents or guardians at designated gates.

If you have any other questions, please get in touch at volunteers@nwfolklife.org.

FolkLife Volunteer Applications:

If you don’t know which volunteer application to choose, choose General Volunteer.

  • 2025 General Volunteer Application: Sign Up
  • 2025 Emcee Volunteer Application: Sign Up
  • 2025 Folk Floor Volunteer Application: Sign Up

UW Botanic Gardens Service Hours

I am reaching out on behalf of UW Botanic Gardens to let you know that applications for our Junior Naturalist program are now open!

Junior Naturalists are teens volunteering with the Arboretum Summer Camp for a two-week session. We’re looking for individuals who are enthusiastic about working with kids, playing outside, and gaining leadership skills. Students can earn up to 75 service hours, and will receive a letter of recommendation upon successful completion of the program.

Applicants are accepted on a rolling basis, and the application will close when space is filled (usually late Spring).

Please feel free to share this information with interested/eligible students! I have also included a flyer with additional details. Application for the Junior Naturalist program

Bellevue Parks and Community Service- Sheep Shearing Special Event

April 27 9:30 AM to 5 PM located at Kelsey Creek

Students 15 years and older wil be give service hours for helping with event set up, running children’s activity booths, and other event tasks at Bellevue’s Annual Sheep Shearing event. This is one of Bellevue’s most unique events, running for over 40 years.

Register at register.bellevuewa.gov or email sstenslie@bellevuewa.gov

More Information can be found online or by calling 425-452-7688

Other Opportunities

Ingraham HS is only sharing these resources and does not endorse any of these businesses.

Access the Volunteer Match website to view one of the most abundant lists of volunteer opportunities near you.