Service
Valor's Discovery Program fosters a heart of service. Students bless others and are blessed themselves as they experience the joy of serving others.
Valor offers service opportunities locally, nationally, and internationally with Christian faith-based organizations whose primary focus is serving poor and marginalized communities around the globe.
Students can serve in the community for a few hours at a time or participate in a Discovery experience far from home. Discovery experiences occur locally, nationally and internationally, and most require a number of approved hours already served.
Approved Partners
Service hours must be fulfilled with Christian faith-based organizations. Service opportunities include, but are not limited to, volunteer hours with:
- Pre-approved Christian ministry partners
- All Christian churches and schools whose doctrines and belief systems are consistent with Valor's Statement of Beliefs
- All local, national and international Discovery Experiences
- Featured group and individual service opportunities
- Pre-approved volunteer work at Valor (up to 40% of total expected service hours needed by graduation) that supports our vision and mission, without receiving financial compensation, academic credit, or dual service hour credits
Graduation Requirements
By graduation, students are expected to serve a minimum of 100 volunteer hours (pro-rated for transfer students). Discovery partners with Christian faith-based organizations which serve the poor and marginalized and will only approve service hours which meet this requirement. There are few exceptions to this rule, including working with special needs, hospitals, and the military. Our goal is to transform hearts for Christ.
During the summer months which precede the start of the academic year, incoming freshmen and transfer students may begin fulfilling service hours. Service opportunities help fulfill graduation requirements, expose students to other cultures and needs, and help meet Discovery experience application requirements.
Valor uses the Helper Helper app to track service hours. If you are a current student and need help downloading the Helper Helper app or logging in, please contact the Discovery office.