Service is an integral part of the Christian life. The service requirement for students is designed to reflect the teachings of Christ, who came not to be served but to serve. His teachings reveal God’s compassion and special concern for those suffering from poverty, persecution, or neglect: 

The King will say to those at his right hand, “Come, O blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world; for I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you clothed me, I was sick and you visited me, I was in prison and you came to me.” Then the righteous will answer him, “Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you drink?” And the king will answer them, “Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of my brothers and sisters, you did it to me.”  Matthew 25:34

The purpose of the service requirement is to emphasize a Christ-like concern for the poor and suffering. A service hour system has been devised to promote and encourage service experiences in which students have direct contact with people in need. The Christian Service Coordinator will organize student groups to assist service organizations in the Fort Myers area. Parents interested in volunteering are invited to contact the Christian Service Coordinator. 

Freshmen and Sophomore students are required to complete a minimum of 20 documented service hours via MobileServe (see addendum A) per year. Junior and Senior students are required to complete a minimum of 30 documented service hours via MobileServe per year. Senior students must turn in service points via no later than April 9, 2027. Freshmen, Sophomore, and Junior students need to turn in completed service on or before May 7, 2027. In addition, there will be a mid-year checkpoint for all grades on January 8, 2027. Students must turn in one half of the required service hours by this date. Failure to turn in completed hours on the specified dates will result in disciplinary action, co-curricular activities will be limited, and exam passes withheld until completed. Seniors who do not have their completed service hours by April 9, 2027, will be barred from senior privileges and events including Grad Bash and Prom until completed. Service performed after May 24, 2027, may be counted toward requirements for the following school year. Hours exceeding the minimum requirement will not apply to the next school year. However, students may turn in more than the required amount if they would like them recorded. 

Christian Service Hour deadlines are as follows: 

• Mid-Year Checkpoint - January 8, 2027
  • Sophomores & Freshmen - (10 hours) 
  • Seniors & Juniors - (15 hours) 
  • Students must have half of the required hours completed. All students who fail to meet this requirement will be subject to disciplinary action. 
• Final Christian Service Hour Deadlines
  • Seniors - April 9, 2027 (30 hours) 
  • Juniors - May 7, 2027 (30 hours) 
  • Sophomores & Freshmen - May 7, 2027 (20 hours) 

All service should be completed off the pre-approved location list below, or approved by the Christian Service Coordinator before service is performed to ensure agreement exists regarding the nature of the service and the hours will be awarded as Christian Service. 

Projects or activities that do not meet the listed criteria, either in whole or in part, should not be assumed to fulfill the school requirement. Examples include: 

• Chores done at home, baby-sitting, helping family members, or other examples of duties or responsibilities that would otherwise be performed will not qualify as service. 
• Being an “office runner,” attending club meetings, assisting coaches during the high school season, or providing ordinary assistance to a teacher when asked during the school day are all encouraged but will not be considered a fulfillment of the service requirement. 
• Volunteering with “for profit” organizations, companies, or individuals will not qualify even if it is done for no pay. 

Approved service to be done on or off campus must take place outside of regular school hours.

Student Organizations, Clubs, or Athletic Teams may require members to participate in particular service projects or require students to exceed 20/30 hours as conditions for membership.

No student may earn more than half their total service hours from Bishop Verot Catholic High School affiliated activities including clubs/organizations associated with Bishop Verot Catholic High School.

Documenting Hours. All service hours must be documented via MobileServe effective September 9, 2024.  Additional information can be found in the Student-Parent Christian Service Hour Agreement (Addendum A).

Verification. All service hours must be verified through MobileServe. Verification of hours is a three (3) step process; 1) Email verification from official representative on file with MobileServe 2) Electronic signature of an official representative on file with MobileServe 3) Geolocation from your electronic device. Timestamped photos while at the service site are encouraged, but not required. Verification from family members, peers, or anyone under the age of 18 are not acceptable. See Student-Parent Christian Service Hour Agreement (Addendum A).

Submittal of Service Hours. Service hours must be verified and submitted in MobileServe within two (2) weeks of service date. All students who fail to submit service hours by the deadline will be subject to disciplinary action.

False documentation of Christian service will be punished as academic dishonesty and a violation of the honor code. Hours falsely documented or forgery of signatures will be made-up in-service placements chosen by the administration. In addition, the student will be subject to disciplinary action for honor code violations as outlined in the Handbook.

Students who do not complete Service Hour requirement will be given one Saturday detention for every week (past the due date) their hours are not turned in, students may not be promoted to the next grade, and final exams will be withheld. In the case of seniors, students will be barred from senior privileges, events and will not be allowed to graduate. In such cases, a Summer Service Agreement will be required, with approval of sites from the Christian Service Coordinator.

Beginning in the 2019-2020 school year, all students will be required to submit a comprehensive assignment reflecting on their Christian service each semester, which is weighted as a project/test grade. It is recommended students keep a detailed record of all Christian service completed over the summer including the specific tasks done. Pictures and videos may be taken also as long as they are approved by the facility and reflect a spirit of compassion and humility. Completing the Christian Service form with signatures is required.