🌿 How the Program Works (Overview)

1. Get Parent Permission

Before participating, families must complete the official Parent Permission & Liability Form.
Once this form is approved, the student is added to the Google Classroom.

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2. Research Volunteer Opportunities

Inside Google Classroom, students will find curated volunteer options with:

• National parks
• State parks
• City parks & open spaces
• Conservation organizations
• Trail restoration groups
• Waterway monitoring programs
• Community environmental projects

Students may also propose their own opportunities pending pre-approval.

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3. Get Pre-Approval

Before beginning volunteer work, students must submit the digital Pre-Approval Form through Google Classroom.

This ensures:

• Their activity is eligible
• Their hours will count
• Their location/organization is appropriate

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4. Volunteer!

Students may volunteer:

• In person
• Virtually/online
• Independently, if documented and approved

Examples include:

• Picking up trash
• Monitoring water quality
• Supporting wildlife habitats
• Planting or gardening
• Trail repair or maintenance
• Helping with community conservation events

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5. Submit Proof & Write a Reflection

After completing hours, students upload:

• Proof of hours (photos, supervisor confirmation, logs, screenshots, etc.)
• A short written reflection explaining how their volunteer work connects to the designs, symbols, and natural themes depicted on U.S. coins

Reflection guidelines and examples are provided inside Google Classroom.

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6. Collect Coins & Prizes

As students accumulate hours, they unlock higher prize tiers. Prizes are cumulative and distributed while supplies last.