Community Service:

Community service is integral to developing the students’ faith as Muslims.  The Prophet (Peace Be Upon Him) and the companions of the Prophet were the best example of individuals who served the community in every aspect.  The Prophet (Peace Be Upon Him) would feed the poor, take care of the sick, visit the elderly, teach adults and children, help the travellers, and arrange for social services for the community.
 
Hira High students are required to do 20 hours of community service every year. The school will connect with community resources (masjids, churches, schools, mayor’s office, museums, zoos, shelters, soup kitchens) to increase community service opportunities for the students to help develop empathy and global awareness in students.  Students can work individually or in a group.  Community service projects will be presented in April at the end of the year.  Ideas include:
 
Visiting the Elderly
Visiting the Sick in the Hospital
Volunteering at a Soup Kitchen
Teaching ESL students at the Library
Sorting Clothes at a Donation Center (Catholic Charities, Goodwill, Salvation Army)
Sorting Food (Dare to Care)
After School/Weekend Tutoring
Planning Community Events
Planning Sports Days
Volunteering at a Garden (Yew Dell, Bernheim, Brightside)
Volunteering at the Zoo
Volunteering at the Science Museum
Volunteering at an Animal Shelter (KY Humane Society)
Writing an Islamic Newsletter