Students are able to record volunteer hours through the District Website. All students are able to log in through the Skyward student portal. Parents are also able to log in to the system to help their student record hours through the Skyward parent portal if needed.

Logging in

• Students can log in through the student portal then click student information and the volunteer link.
• Parents can log in for students through the parent portal.
• Once logged in click on student information and click Volunteer.

Recording hours

• Click the log hours button.
• Enter the organizations information and a description of the volunteer activity.
• If you enter contact information for the person at the organization, then they will need to verify your volunteer hours (an email will be sent to them to approve your hours). Parents may enter their email address to verify their students' hours if needed.
• Enter the date you volunteered and the amount of hours and click submit.

NEISD Student Volunteer Service Recognition

Two ways campuses may recognize students for service/volunteer hours.

• The President's Volunteer Service Award (*Contact your school to see if they recognize this award. Not all schools participate.*) 
  • Kids (5-10)
    • Bronze: 26-49 hours
    • Silver: 50-74 hours
    • Gold: 75+ hours
  • Teens (11-15)
    • Bronze: 50-74 hours
    • Silver: 75-99 hours
    • Gold: 100+ hours
  • Young Adults (16-25)
    • Bronze: 100-174 hours
    • Silver: 175-249 hours
    • Gold: 250+ hours 
• NEISD Student Volunteer Service Award (April 1 to March 31 of each year) March 31 is the last day to volunteer and enter hours.
  • Elementary (K-5th)
    
    • Bronze: 10-19 hours
    • Silver: 20-49 hours
    • Gold: 50+ hours
  • Middle School (6th-8th)
    
    • Bronze: 20-49 hours
    • Silver: 50-74 hours
    • Gold: 75+ hours
  • High School (9th-12th)
    
    • Bronze: 50-74 hours
    • Silver: 75-149 hours
    • Gold: 150+ hours

NEISD Student Volunteer Service Award Guidelines

Students are able to record volunteer hours through the District Website.
All students in grades can log into Skyward Family Access then login to the student
portal. Parents are able to log in to the system to help their student record
hours through the parent portal if needed.

• Students are eligible for recognition in grades K-12.
• In order for student volunteer hours to count, the service hours must be performed outside of the regular school hours.
• Drives – such as clothes, coat, food, books etc.. Students can count travel time, and time it took to pick out the item. Also, students can count the time it took to organize and deliver goods to the organization if they are helping with that portion.
• Fostering Animals – Students who volunteer with a Foster Animal can count 2 hours a day Monday through Friday during the school year and can record up to 5 hours a day during weekends and summers for fostering.
• Those who volunteer for camps in the summer can count the official hours they work at the camp.
• The age your child is on March 31 of each year determines the hours needed for each level of the Student Volunteer Service Award.

*The student volunteer year is from April 1 to March 31 of each year.
*The deadline to have hours recorded is March 31 of each year.

The Internship Program is one of The International School of the Americas' hallmark real-world learning experiences. This graduation requirement provides all students the opportunity to explore career interests and potential fields of study for post-secondary life.

The crucial element that distinguishes the internship experience from most other short-term jobs is that the internship involves a "Learning Agenda." The internship is a goal-oriented, monitored position related to a career field that is of interest to a student. Each senior designs his or her internship to suit his or her learning objectives and interests.

Sign up for the ISA Internship Program

As a Volunteer, I agree to abide by the following Code of Conduct: 

• I will sign in at the designated sign in station and sign out when my duties are complete.

• I will wear a volunteer name badge or identification provided by the school each time I visit. I will remain at my volunteer station/assignment for the duration of my volunteer shift.

• I will dress appropriately for my volunteer assignment and will act in a professional manner at all times toward staff and other volunteers.

• I will maintain confidentiality outside of school and will share with teachers and/or school administrators any concerns that I may have related to student welfare and/or safety.

• Whenever possible I will abide by the “three person rule.” I understand that whenever possible a child is not to be left alone with an employee, volunteer or other district representative, unless a 3rd party present. Programs involving spending one on one time with a student will be done in a supervised setting.

• I will not disclose, use or disseminate student photographs or personal information regarding students to anyone.

• I agree to not transport students. Volunteers are not authorized to transport students, staff or other volunteers unless given special authorization through the Risk Management Department.

• I agree not to smoke on the grounds of any NEISD Property.

• I will not have contact with students outside of school hours without the knowledge and/or consent of the student’s parents.

• I understand that the Volunteer Program will resubmit my criminal history record check every two years.

Failure to uphold any guideline or standard may result in dismissal from the NEISD Volunteer Program and may result in Criminal Prosecution.

For more information on volunteering at the KIN After-School Program, you may contact Jade Cedillo, KIN Staffing Coordinator by phone 210-407-0141 or e-mail. jcedil@neisd.net

What are my liabilities as a volunteer?

A volunteer who is serving as a direct service volunteer in the District is immune from civil liability to the same extent as a District employee under Education Code 22.0511. However, this section of law does not limit the liability of a person for intentional misconduct or gross negligence.

What if I get injured while volunteering?

None of our volunteer assignments should pose any danger to our volunteers, but sometimes accidents do occur. If you do think a volunteer assignment is not safe, DO NOT complete the assignment. You should notify a campus administrator or the District Volunteer Coordinator at 407-0309. If you are injured and need medical assistance, during school hours contact the campus clinic. If the injury occurs after regular school hours, please contact the North East ISD Police Department at 655-6959. In case of a serious injury, call 911 to request EMS assistance. As soon as possible after the event, please contact the campus principal to report the incident.

In accordance with the Texas Tort Claims Act, the District cannot be responsible for costs of treating injuries or assume liability for any other costs associated with an injury at school or any school related function unless the personal injury is caused by a district employee's negligent operation of a motor vehicle while performing district duties, in which case the District would need to investigate prior to assuming any responsibility for costs.