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Approved 
Task List

Earn volunteer hours by spreading kindness — one act at a time.

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At The Golden Thread Mission, we recognize and reward students for leading with compassion. Whether you’re helping your community, supporting others emotionally, volunteering online, or organizing a project, your time and effort deserve to be counted.

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This task list outlines approved activities you can complete to earn volunteer hours. Each task includes a suggested number of hours based on how much time and impact it typically involves.

All tasks require some form of digital proof, such as photos or pdfs. Once you've completed a task, use the submission form on our website to report it and request credit.

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We’ve included hour limits to keep things fair for everyone. If you’re planning a bigger project and need extra hours approved, just reach out!

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Use this list as a guide and a source of inspiration. Kindness comes in many forms — and we’re here to help yours count.

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📏 Fair Use Guidelines

To ensure equity for all students:​

  •  Max 10 hours/month from Emotional Kindness

  • Extra hours must be pre-approved 

 

📤 How to Submit

Once you’ve completed a task, go to the your volunteer dashboard and fill in the Submit Volunteer Hours Google Form to log your act and upload your proof.

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Community Support

Support your local community with direct action and donations.

     

  • Donate a bag of clothes to a shelter. Must include a photo and shelter confirmation/email (1 hr)

  • Donate 10+ canned or pantry items. Submit photo + drop-off confirmation (1 hr)

  • Create and donate 5 hygiene kits. Include essentials like soap, socks, toothbrushes (2 hrs)

  • Organize a home or school supply drive. Requires flyer, photo, and donation summary (3 hrs)

  • Participate in a local cleanup. Submit photos and location details (2 hrs)

  • Volunteer at a food pantry or shelter. Submit supervisor confirmation or signed sheet (2–4 hrs)

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Emotional Kindness

Touch hearts with handwritten, heartfelt, or thoughtful acts.

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  • Write 5 letters to elderly or hospital patients. Submit digital copies.(1 hr)

  • Leave 3 encouragement letters for strangers. Write & place them in public spots (proof required) (1 hr)

  • Make and donate handmade cards. Submit photos. 5 cards = 1 hr (max 3 hrs/month)

  • Send an appreciation email to a teacher/staff. Screenshot required (max 2 emails per month) (0.5 hr)

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Digital Volunteering

Use creativity and tech to promote kindness online.

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  • Design a flyer or social media graphic for a cause or kindness campaign. Submit a screenshot. (1 hr)

  • Create a digital “Kindness Toolkit”. Must include 5+ positive resources (Submit PDF or Canva) (1 hr)

  • Write 2 blog-style articles. Topics: empathy, mental health, or kindness. Screenshot required. (1 hr)

  • Create a short video/post promoting kindness. Minimum 30 seconds, Video required. (2 hrs)

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Leadership & Projects

Lead initiatives to spark kindness in your community.

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  • Organize a kindness event. Includes planning, setup, and recap. (5 hrs)

  • Run a month-long kindness campaign. Submit planning sheet + weekly proof. (8 hrs)

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