AGS Service Points

Why? Service, Community and Leadership

Alpha Gamma Sigma is a community service organization where service is recorded and measured by a "points" system for their initiative and time. Membership requires a minimum of 20 service points earned per semester, but many members strive for above and beyond. Service points can be awarded for service given to the club, campus and community in order to encourage the practice of service, initiative, collaboration and creating community. Members are encouraged to engage in a variety of student-lead club and community activities. The incentive of earning points often encourages members to engage in community in new ways. The club hosts a variety of activities throughout the year, which include community service opportunities, fundraisers, socials, workshops, campus collaborations and attending regional and statewide AGS conferences. Members earn points for their participation in these events.

Points Guidelines

Points may only be earned for work which offers no other form of compensation, including pay, class credit, course units or other forms of exchange. Out of the 20 needed service points, there is a 10 point requirement for club activities (which can include club community service projects, attending club meetings, or helping to plan and attend AGS projects and events). Within those 10 "club affiliated" points, 5 of those points are required for helping with club fundraising and 3 points participating on a committee. Members also earn 3 community service points (they can be with the club or outside of the club).

Verification

Please be aware that verification is needed when documenting service points. This could be in the form of a letter from volunteer supervisor of the organization you are working with or by way of an AGS service verification form. 

Documentation

Members are encouraged to keep a personal record of their points earned, such as by keeping a copy of documents submitted to the Vice President. As a practice in maintaining these records, members are asked to create an "Service Summary/AGS Resume" by the last day of the instruction.

Pace Yourself

Activities will be announced in club meetings and in Canvas. As students you may already have many things on your "to do" list that includes school, work and family responsibilities. Begin earning points early in the semester in order to avoid the pressure to join activities at the end of the semester when you're working on  class projects and preparing for finals. Once you start participating, you may find it's easier to earn 20-points and more fun than you thought. 

 

Below are some common examples of how points can be earned.

 

Service to the community ...

Service Description Points
Community event/project - donating your time 
(such as planning an event, staffing, participating in the event)
1 point / hour
Canned food drive - donating cans 10 cans / 1 point


Service to the club ...

Service Description Points
Attending a club meeting (1 hour)  1 point / hour
Donating your time to an AGS event or project
(such as planning an event, staffing, and participating in club activities)
1 point / hour
Tabling at events such as Gladiator Day or Club Rush 1 point / hour


Service to the campus ...

Service Description Points
Vounteering work with a community organization 1 point / hour
Volunteering at Chabot Commencement 1 point / hour