While SASO is an event-driven organization, some outside organizations use an hours-based approach (such as National Honor Society) to track volunteer activity. Therefore, it's important that members accurately record their volunteer hours.
The honor system should be used to determine hours for open-ended events. The time frames below represent the average time each activity will likely take and ensures that hours are recorded consistently among members.
Volunteer hours for in-person events should be recorded based on the event length.
Do not include travel or shopping time in any calculations.
Senior Center Breakfast Treats
Up to 1 hour. Treats must be homemade.
Food Rescue
Up to 1.5 hours maximum. Record the amount of time between pickup and drop off.
Make and Deliver Lunches
UP to 1.5 hours.
Operation Hope Fill the Freezer
UP to 2.5 hours.
Operation Hope Make Dinner at Home
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Dinner
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Up to 2.5 hours
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Veggie side dish
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Up to 1.5 hours
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Starch side dish
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Up to 1.5 hours
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Dessert
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Up to 1.5 hours if you bake at home
No hours for buying dessert at the store
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Salad
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UP to 1 hour if you clean, cut and assemble a salad.
No hours if just dropping off a bag of salad
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