1. Eagles in action A Student Volunteering Program at
Peter Kirk Elementary School

2. What is Eagles in action?
A program to encourage students to volunteer in school and in the community.
Definition of volunteering: doing something for others or your community without expecting anything in return
(except feeling great about yourself!)

3. Why participate in Eagles in action?
Feels good to give back
Help others
Help the community
School-wide recognition at the end-of-school assembly for your effort
Earn Eagle Prizes for your hours earned:
10 Hours= A Stuffed Eagle
25 Hours= Bronze Eagle Pin
40 Hours= Silver Eagle Pin
50 Hours= Gold Pin

4. How can I participate?
Talk to your parents or teacher about volunteer ideas.
Volunteer!
Track hours by submitting on the Peter Kirk PTSA website ( – OR -
Complete a paper form (found in the office)
Volunteer hours are for tasks performed without pay (unless proceeds are given to charity).
All volunteer hours must be verified by adults.
Wait until you have a full hour before submitting hours.
4. Repeat again and again!

5. Volunteer ideas AT SCHOOL
Adopt-a-Garden
Events at school like Carnival, Science Night and Gallery Walk
Lunch Helper
Library Tech
Delivery
Green Team
Recycling Team
Playground Sweep
Tech Squad
Safety Patrol
Student Council

6. VOLUNTEER IDEAS IN THE COMMUNITY
Adopt-a-storm drain:
Park clean-up
Helping a neighbor or friend in need
Non-profit fundraisers
Volunteering at your church or temple
Various downtown Kirkland events - set-up and clean-up
Get creative and think of your own ideas!
Bring a friend!
Rally your soccer team to clean up the park (instead of an end- of-year pizza party)!

7. Let’s go make a difference!
Questions? Please contact