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Who is eligible for the Humanitarian Distinction Award?

All students enrolled in Orchard Park High School who meet the prerequisites are eligible to graduate with the Humanitarian Distinction Award. What are the qualifications for the Humanitarian Distinction Award? Students must show a commitment to the community by volunteering at various local not-for-profit agencies. Placements should help to instill an awareness of the multiple needs of the community while helping those that are less fortunate. Community service is non-paid work done by a person or group of people that benefits others that are in need. Community service can help any group of people in need, such as underprivileged children, senior citizens, people with disabilities, English language learners, and more. It can also help animals, such as those at a shelter. Improving public places, such as a local park, historic building, or museum also qualifies as community service.  The criteria for hours acceptable for matriculation for the award are listed below. The award is not for school service but for those who help outside of the school who are less fortunate than you. If there is an organization that is not on the list, please get approval from Mrs. Karalus in room 257 prior to performing the service.

What are acceptable placements for volunteering?

Please join the Humanitarian Google classroom to have current opportunities shared with you. Here is the code: ztqpsn6 Volunteer hours should be completed with a not-for-profit group. There are many local places that are in need of volunteers. Internet searches, church bulletins, and postings by not-for-profit organizations are good sources to find volunteer opportunities. Hours acceptable for matriculation toward this award should meet the following criteria for community service, unless the placement is preapproved by Mrs. Karalus, the project coordinator, and the committee: Some suggestions for community service are as follows: Aids Community Services

American Cancer Society

Beaver Meadow Audubon Center

Boys and Girls Clubs

Buffalo City Mission

Catholic Charities

Eight Days of Hope

EMT/EMS Firefighting through Volunteer Fire Departments

Feed More of W.N.Y. (To receive credit, it is required to work at the Feed More under the direct supervision of an organization-appointed supervisor. Home-based services will not be accepted.)

4-H (paid membership required, must have a non-related supervisor)

Fish of East Aurora

Friends of the Night

Girl Scouts

Grace Guest House

Habitat for Humanity

Heart Animal Rescue

Hearts for the Homeless

Hospice of Buffalo

Meals on Wheels

Messinger Woods

Ronald McDonald House

Salvation Army

Seneca Street CDC (Must sign in upon arrival to get credit)

S.P.C.A. (To receive credit, it is required to work at the S.P.C.A. under the direct supervision of an organization-appointed supervisor. Home-based services will not be accepted.)

St. Luke’s Mission of Mercy

String Works

Teacher's Desk

Trusted gives

Volunteerwny.org

WNY Girls in Sport (United Way)

W.N.Y. Foster Closest

This is not a comprehensive list. If there are places you would like to volunteer but are not sure if they will count, complete the approval form and bring it to room 257. If you have any questions, e-mail the volunteer coordinators at Lkaralus @opschools.org. or [email protected] . School service does not equate to community service without preapproval.

How many hours of service are necessary for recognition? Gold Status- In four years the student completes 200 hours of community service. Silver Status- In four years the student completes 100 hours of community service. Bronze Status- In four years the student completes 50 hours of community service. Please note that in an effort to broaden volunteer experiences, students will not be allowed more than 50 percent of total hours for each of the following: religious service, school service, and sports service. . What are O.P.H.S. placement procedures? 1. Students must adhere to all rules initiated by the organization at the placement. 2. Each student must represent Orchard Park High School in a positive manner at all times. 3. Arrive promptly and appropriately dressed. 4. During volunteer hours, cell phones should be off unless needed for duty. 5. Credit is awarded at the discretion of the volunteer coordinator and may be denied at the request of the placement supervisor.

What is the procedure for going to and completion of community service? 1. Print a community service form which may be obtained on the Orchard Park High School home page. Here is the link to the form: Community service form 2. A form must be submitted each and every time hours of service are performed. 3. The form must be turned in to Mrs. Karalus in Room 257 within one week of the service date. Forms not submitted on time may not earn credit.  Only original paper forms will be accepted . 4. The community service form must be completely filled out. Forms without appropriate signatures or with incomplete headings or phone numbers will not be accepted and will be returned. 5. Please make a copy for your records. 6. Service will be verified by a placement supervisor. Credit will be given with supervisor approval. 7. Students may not be supervised by a parent or close relative. Please choose another member of the agency to supervise if a parent is involved. 8. Community service must be performed after school hours and for a not-for-profit organization. 9. Out-of-country mission trips will be awarded on an individual basis. 10. Any service that is done with agencies that are for-profit or school service must be pre-approved and submitted to Mrs. Karalus in room 257. 11. Only up to fifty percent of total hours can be awarded for religious service activities. 12. Only up to fifty percent of total hours will be awarded for school or sport service activities. In order to receive credit for your placement, be sure to fill out the form attached below and complete it in its entirety. Forms that are incomplete will be returned and will not qualify for volunteer hours. Each volunteer placement form must be completed and submitted within a week of service. It is suggested that you make a copy for your records.

Community Service Approval Form

Community service volunteer form.

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          By this point in the semester, you have studied people ranging from muckrakers to presidents, to later activists and more.Let’s suppose you were asked to nominate someone who lived and was active anywhere from 1880 through 2000 for a humanitarian award, which will recognize him or her for an outstanding contribution to America.    

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Attached. Humanitarian Award I. Criterion 1: An individual how is selfless and aiming to advocate for human welfare A. Explanation: Humanitarian is an individual who assists in improving the happiness and well-being of all the people without being bias. II. Criterion 2: How did the individual assist the people? A. Explanation: Being a humanitarian an individual is entitled to assisting the community and individuals around him or her. III. Criterion 3: How useful was the idea that he or she used? A. Explanation It entails examining how many individuals the person assisted in his or her reign. IV. Criterion 4: What has the individual gone through in their life? A. Explanation: This entails assessing the various experiences and challenges that they have fought to emerge the person they were V. Possible Nominees and Scale 1. Upton Sinclair 2. Jane Adams 3. Daniel Burnham 4. Alice Paul 5. Booker T Washington VI. Who to Deserve This Award A. Booker T Washington Graded Assignment Name: HST303B/304B: U.S. History | Unit 1 | Lesson 11: Making a Difference Date: Graded Assignment Humanitarian Award By this point in the semester, you have studied people ranging from muckrakers to presidents, to later activists and more. Let’s suppose you were asked to nominate someone who lived and was active anywhere from 1880 through 2000 for a humanitarian award, which will recognize him or her for an outs...

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• Orchard Park High School
• Orchard Park Middle School
• Eggert Elementary
• Ellicott Elementary
• South Davis Elementary
• Windom Elementary

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• Master Teachers
• Announcements
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• Required HS Parent Meetings on Drug & Alcohol Awareness
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Humanitarian Distinction Award

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• Recommendations/Brag Sheets
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• Downey, Kristen
• Duszkiewicz, Kelly
• Erlandson, Emil
• Giallella, Kelly
• Hillegas, Charles
• Himes, Brian
• Karalus, Leanne M
• Kontrabecki-Jones/Schroeder
• Montesano, Denice
• Quaker Yearbook Site
• Sawicki De Ezquerro, Lynda
• Schroeder, Sherry
• Sparks, Brittany
• Visual Arts
• Zdjelar, Cynthia
• Ziccardi, Adam
• I Would Like To
• District Calendar

Page Navigation

• Rules for Humanitarian Distinction Award
• How-To Videos

Who is eligible for the Humanitarian Distinction Award?

All students enrolled in Orchard Park High School who meet the prerequisites are eligible to graduate with the Humanitarian Distinction Award. What are the qualifications for the Humanitarian Distinction Award? Students must show a commitment to the community by volunteering at various local not-for-profit agencies. Placements should help to instill an awareness of the multiple needs of the community while helping those that are less fortunate. Community service is non-paid work done by a person or group of people that benefits others that are in need. Community service can help any group of people in need, such as underprivileged children, senior citizens, people with disabilities, English language learners, and more. It can also help animals, such as those at a shelter. Improving public places, such as a local park, historic building, or museum also qualifies as community service.  The criteria for hours acceptable for matriculation for the award are listed below. The award is not for school service but for those who help outside of the school who are less fortunate than you. If there is an organization that is not on the list, please get approval from Mrs. Karalus in room 257 prior to performing the service.

What are acceptable placements for volunteering?

Please join the Humanitarian Google classroom to have current opportunities shared with you. Here is the code: ztqpsn6 Volunteer hours should be completed with a not-for-profit group. There are many local places that are in need of volunteers. Internet searches, church bulletins, and postings by not-for-profit organizations are good sources to find volunteer opportunities. Hours acceptable for matriculation toward this award should meet the following criteria for community service, unless the placement is preapproved by Mrs. Karalus, the project coordinator, and the committee: Some suggestions for community service are as follows: Aids Community Services

American Cancer Society

Beaver Meadow Audubon Center

Boys and Girls Clubs

Buffalo City Mission

Catholic Charities

Eight Days of Hope

EMT/EMS Firefighting through Volunteer Fire Departments

Feed More of W.N.Y. (To receive credit, it is required to work at the Feed More under the direct supervision of an organization-appointed supervisor. Home-based services will not be accepted.)

4-H (paid membership required, must have a non-related supervisor)

Fish of East Aurora

Friends of the Night

Girl Scouts

Grace Guest House

Habitat for Humanity

Heart Animal Rescue

Hearts for the Homeless

Hospice of Buffalo

Meals on Wheels

Messinger Woods

Ronald McDonald House

Salvation Army

Seneca Street CDC (Must sign in upon arrival to get credit)

S.P.C.A. (To receive credit, it is required to work at the S.P.C.A. under the direct supervision of an organization-appointed supervisor. Home-based services will not be accepted.)

St. Luke’s Mission of Mercy

String Works

Teacher's Desk

Trusted gives

Volunteerwny.org

WNY Girls in Sport (United Way)

W.N.Y. Foster Closest

This is not a comprehensive list. If there are places you would like to volunteer but are not sure if they will count, complete the approval form and bring it to room 257. If you have any questions, e-mail the volunteer coordinators at Lkaralus @opschools.org. or [email protected] . School service does not equate to community service without preapproval.

How many hours of service are necessary for recognition? Gold Status- In four years the student completes 200 hours of community service. Silver Status- In four years the student completes 100 hours of community service. Bronze Status- In four years the student completes 50 hours of community service. Please note that in an effort to broaden volunteer experiences, students will not be allowed more than 50 percent of total hours for each of the following: religious service, school service, and sports service. . What are O.P.H.S. placement procedures? 1. Students must adhere to all rules initiated by the organization at the placement. 2. Each student must represent Orchard Park High School in a positive manner at all times. 3. Arrive promptly and appropriately dressed. 4. During volunteer hours, cell phones should be off unless needed for duty. 5. Credit is awarded at the discretion of the volunteer coordinator and may be denied at the request of the placement supervisor.

What is the procedure for going to and completion of community service? 1. Print a community service form which may be obtained on the Orchard Park High School home page. Here is the link to the form: Community service form 2. A form must be submitted each and every time hours of service are performed. 3. The form must be turned in to Mrs. Karalus in Room 257 within one week of the service date. Forms not submitted on time may not earn credit.  Only original paper forms will be accepted . 4. The community service form must be completely filled out. Forms without appropriate signatures or with incomplete headings or phone numbers will not be accepted and will be returned. 5. Please make a copy for your records. 6. Service will be verified by a placement supervisor. Credit will be given with supervisor approval. 7. Students may not be supervised by a parent or close relative. Please choose another member of the agency to supervise if a parent is involved. 8. Community service must be performed after school hours and for a not-for-profit organization. 9. Out-of-country mission trips will be awarded on an individual basis. 10. Any service that is done with agencies that are for-profit or school service must be pre-approved and submitted to Mrs. Karalus in room 257. 11. Only up to fifty percent of total hours can be awarded for religious service activities. 12. Only up to fifty percent of total hours will be awarded for school or sport service activities. In order to receive credit for your placement, be sure to fill out the form attached below and complete it in its entirety. Forms that are incomplete will be returned and will not qualify for volunteer hours. Each volunteer placement form must be completed and submitted within a week of service. It is suggested that you make a copy for your records.

Community Service Approval Form

Community service volunteer form.

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