Why does Whitefield hold a Great Day of Service?
We want to create a way for the entire Whitefield community to come together as
a family and focus on “others ahead of self” as we start a new school year.
There’s no better way to center our hearts and minds on Christ than to serve others!
When can I sign up?
Now! As certain projects begin to fill up, more will be added,
so anyone who wants to participate will have an opportunity to sign up to join a project.
How do I register?
Click here to sign up for a project.
Review the list of available projects, descriptions, and how many slots are available.
Is this just for students, or can the whole family participate?
We invite anyone who is a part of the Whitefield community to participate! This includes
students, parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, alumni, faculty, staff, and the list could go on!
Will there be Whitefield sports practices or events that may conflict on that day?
As a school community it is our intention to dedicate this day to service. However,
in some cases, previously scheduled athletic events cannot be changed. Special team
projects for affected athletes and their families will be scheduled as needed.
Do you have to be a certain age to participate?
We will have projects available for all ages and abilities, beginning at PreK4 and up. Age appropriateness will be indicated
for each project.
Does my family have to serve together or can we serve on different projects?
You may serve in any group arrangement you like! Some examples are: sports teams, moms,
advisees, etc. You may also sign up to serve individually, it's really up to you!
Do students get community service hours for participating? How is that reported?
Yes! Upper School students will report their hours via x2vol.com and can enter the
email address of their project captain for verification of the hours. Middle School
students will fill out and return their paper verification form.
Once I sign up, when will I hear from my project captain?
You will hear from your project captain with more details over the summer.
Where do we gather that morning?
We will gather at the Grand Amphitheater for a time of worship and
prayer at 8 a.m. Breakfast will be served, and you’ll receive your Great Day of Service T-shirt.
Do I have to come to the school first or can I go straight to my project location?
We believe the morning worship time at school before the day begins is important for focusing
our hearts on Christ before we go out to serve others. We strongly encourage all participants to
join us for this time of prayer before going to your project site.
Will all projects be off-site, or will some be held on campus?
There will be a mix of opportunities on and off campus.
Will transportation be provided for off-site projects?
No. Everyone is responsible for their own transportation to the site.
What if it rains that day?
Each project will have a rain plan, so plan to attend regardless of weather! More information will be available from your
project captain if rain is in the forecast.
How long will the projects last?
Most projects will last approximately three to four hours or whenever your project is finished. Some projects may be shorter
(younger children) and some could last longer. Please check the times listed next to each project on the registration page
for approximate durations.
Are Whitefield athletic teams signing up together as a group to serve? How do I know if my team is signed up?
Yes. Some Whitefield sports teams have planned to serve together as a team (not all). Some of those projects
are listed on the SignUp Genius as FULL indicating the team who will serve. Please look carefully at the
signup for your team. Not all team projects are listed on the signup. If you aren’t sure whether your
team will serve together, please ask your coach or team parent.
Should my family sign up for a different project if I’m serving with my team?
Some teams may include family members on their projects and some may not. Please ask your
coach or team parent prior to family members signing up for a different project.
