SERV Information

2026 Winter Break SERV Trip to ECUADOR
 
  • DATES: February 16-21, 2026
 
  • APPROXIMATE TOTAL COST (includes airfare, meals, programming, etc.): $4,000
 
  • TRIP HIGHLIGHTS: Community service projects in a local school, historic Quito landmarks and cultural exploration, Otavalo artisan market and La Mitad del Mundo, learn from and serve with local families in an indigenous community in the Andes mountains
 
  • WHO CAN APPLY: Students who will be in grades 9-12 in the 2025-26 school year
 
  • Student applications will be available in early August, here on the SERV webpage.
 
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Student SERV Induction eligibility is determined each year, according to the following guidelines:

 

SERV Basic Requirements

  • Student must volunteer a minimum of 12 hours to be inducted into SERV each spring. A maximum of 25% of a student's total SERV hours can be awarded for volunteering for APA each year.
  • 2025 SERV hours must have been completed January 1 - December 31, 2025. 
  • Documentation of these 2025 hours must be logged by student on APA’s Track It Forward website and are due January 9, 2026.
  • The SERV Induction is held in March each school year.
 
SERV Additional Recognitions
  • Students who earn 100+ SERV hours will be inducted as Presidential Service Scholars and will be recognized at the SERV Induction and the Senior Banquet.
  • Seniors may wear their Presidential pins to graduation.
CURRENT SERV OPPORTUNITIES:
  • Renaissance Fair in Kinston:

    Have you ever wanted to volunteer at a Renaissance Faire? Does the idea of being part of a medieval world full of history and fantasy call to you?? We have the perfect opportunity for you! We are looking for volunteers ages 13+ for our ENC Renaissance Faire! If you are interested, we have several positions that need to be filled. Contact Jennifer if you have any questions or need additional information (252) 521-3952. 

 
  • Kinston Community Council for the Arts Summer Camp Volunteers: KCCA is seeking volunteers to help with their 2025 summer camps. Use this link to learn more about the camps and to complete the volunteer application. Summer Camp | KCCA