High School Students: Receive your Varsity Letter in Community Service! Coming SOON for the 2025-2026 School Year!
United Way of Snohomish County partners with local school districts to recognize high school students who have made an exceptional commitment to community service (145 volunteer hours in a calendar year). High Schools must agree to support the program prior to students enrolling and committing to community service.
BENEFITS OF VARSITY LETTER IN COMMUNITY SERVICE (VLCS)
Set and achieve a challenging goal for volunteering! You can list your VLCS as a unique and outstanding achievement in your college, scholarship, and job applications. Unlike national awards for volunteering, your VLCS is connected to your high school, just like a varsity letter for athletics, academics or music.
REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Complete the VLCS Application (coming soon) in full, and submit on or before April 1, 2025
- Complete a total of at least 145 hours of community service between April 1, 2025 and March 31, 2026
- Must be in grades 9-12 in a Snohomish County school that has agreed to support the program
- Complete application checklist and all required documents
- Must maintain a 2.0 GPA or higher
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Detailed guidelines for the VLCS can be found in the VLCS application and Frequently Asked Questions, which can be downloaded soon. If you have any questions, please contact susan.gustafson@uwsc.org or by phone: 425.374.5503.