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Volunteer Club Announces New Recognition Awards for 2026-2027

The Volunteer Club of Wayzata High School is proud to introduce a new suite of awards designed to celebrate the dedication, high-quality service, and character of our student volunteers. Starting in the 2026-2027 school year, these awards will replace the former President’s Volunteer Service Award (PVSA), which is no longer being offered nationally.

Our new recognition program is deeply rooted in the Portrait of a Wayzata Graduate, ensuring that every hour served helps students develop the essential traits for their future success.

 

Available Awards & Criteria (click links for specific details on each award)

Elite Volunteer Award

• Eligibility: Grades 10-12

• Hours required: 150+

• Key requirements: Reflection on WHS graduate traits & adult supervisor recommendation

• Award cycle: April 15, 2026 - April 15, 2027

• Recognition: Recipients will receive a certificate and a commemorative pin

Rising Star Award

• Eligibility: Grade 9

• Hours required: 100+

• Key requirements: Reflection on the WHS graduate traits

• Award cycle: April 15, 2026 - April 15, 2027

• Recognition: Recipients will receive a certificate

Merit Volunteer Award

• Eligibility: Grades 9-12

• Hours required: 40+

• Key requirements: Service must be within club-specific projects; personal reflective essay

• Award cycle: August 31, 2026 - April 15, 2027

• Recognition: Recipients will receive a certificate

Why the Change?

While the PVSA award was discontinued nationally this school year, we still want to recognize the incredible impact our students have on the community. To ensure every student’s hard work is celebrated fairly, we have developed a new, research-based application process that is objective and equitable for all.

 

InnerView (OPTIONAL for members of Volunteer Club)

InnerView is a public digital platform empowering students, groups, and schools to showcase community service, track impact, and celebrate achievement. By turning volunteer experiences into compelling visual resumes, InnerView connects youth-led action to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and fosters a culture of compassion, leadership, and purpose. This platform is open to all high school and college students in the United States. It is important to note this is a PUBLIC platform.

Students interested in using the InnerView platform should go to https://innerview.org/ to create an account. Next, students would join Wayzata High School as their school. Volunteer Club students can request to join the Volunteer Club group/club within InnerView.

InnerView offers:

• A place to log all of one's service activities
• Opportunities to earn national and regional community service awards
• Build a Service Resume that highlights passion, impact, and skill development
   

Volunteer of the Month

Each month throughout the school year, one or two students in the club are nominated for Volunteer of the Month. Students are nominated based on the outstanding service demonstrated at projects within the past month, as recognized by community partners and project leaders.  

Meeting Information

• Volunteer Club meetings are held monthly.
• Generally, meetings are the first Wednesday of the month at 3:20 p.m. and the first Thursday of the month at 7:30 a.m. 
• Members should attend one of the monthly meetings.
• Meetings are held in one of the two auditoriums at Wayzata High School.
• Members of the club can find meeting dates within the club’s Canvas course.

As a member, you'll:

• Attend monthly meetings
• Hear from guest speakers
• Receive a Volunteer Club T-Shirt
• Have access to Volunteer Club Portal
• Volunteer at times that work for you
• Gain leadership skills and experience

You'll also:

• Make friends while having fun and serving your community.
• Get to know what’s happening in your community.
• Have opportunities to receive awards and recognition for your work.

As a member of Volunteer Club, I understand that:

• I will act safely, responsibly, and respectfully.
• Members are required to volunteer a minimum of 5 hours per semester within the club's offered service opportunities.
• I am accountable for the behavior regulations as outlined in the WHS Athletics/Activities Eligibility Form.
• If I receive a violation as explained in the Wayzata High School Athletics/Activities Eligibility Form, I will be prohibited from the Volunteer Club Leadership Board. I also understand that based on the violation I may be banned from volunteering for a particular community partner organization for the remainder of the year.  
• If I am suspended, I will be restricted from volunteer projects until after my re-entry meeting.
• Volunteer Club is not an option for students needing to complete court-ordered community service hours. Hourly credit for court-ordered service will not be given.
• Academic credit is not earned for volunteer hours served in the Volunteer Club. Volunteer hours will not appear on transcripts.
• Transportation is not provided to service projects. Members are responsible for arranging their own transportation to and from projects, as needed. See Transportation Waiver details below.
• Members may only use their ISD284 email/Google account for Volunteer Club business.
• Members may not bring unregistered friends or family members to service projects unless prior approval is obtained from the program manager.
• Cell phone use is prohibited while volunteering.
• Members may not take photos or videos of clients/people being serviced while at a Volunteer Club service project.
• Volunteers are expected to show up for projects. If unable to attend, volunteers must notify community partner sites and the Volunteer Club office.  It is the responsibility of the member to find a substitute and communicate accordingly.  Attendance is taken and unexcused absences are recorded which can impact one’s future opportunities within the club.
• Volunteer Club members must comply with Safety Protocol and other safety guidelines that go along with specific volunteer projects.  Volunteer training may be required before volunteering for certain community partner organizations.  Safety violations can result in being banned from community partner organizations and/or removal from the club.

Register on EPay today

• Students must be registered to volunteer
• Activity fee: $55 per school year
• Financial assistance is available (email: Brenda.Badger@wayzataschools.org)
• Membership is limited to 1,000 students
• Volunteer Minimum: 5 hours/semester

Registration Process

1. Go to the Wayzata High School website and select the EPay tab at the top. (or go to https://wayzata.epaytrak.com/)  
2. Find the product named: 2026-2027 WHS Volunteer Club Registration” and add to cart
3. Complete information and add to cart
4. Click on cart (upper left corner) to check out
5. Login or create a new customer account.
6. Complete the following forms:
• 2026-2027 Activities Eligibility Form (if not already completed)
• 2026-2027 WHS Volunteer Club Registration/Permission Form
7. Click “Submit” at the bottom of the form.
8. Proceed to “Checkout.”
• You will receive a receipt when your registration is complete
• Allow 1-3 business days to process registration

1st Registration Window: August 10 - September 27, 2026
2nd Registration Window (Space Permitting): January 8 - January 18, 2027

NOTE:

• Volunteer hours cannot be used for court-ordered service or academic credit.
• Volunteer hours will not appear on your transcript.

 

Eligibility

Open to all Wayzata High School students, grades 9-12, who meet the Wayzata Public Schools' Extracurricular Eligibility Requirements.