Logging hours is how you build your verified service record. You can log from your dashboard, from the Service Logs page, or directly from an event you attended.
Step-by-step
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Open Service Logs
Click Service Logs in the left nav, then click Log Hours in the top right.
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Select the organization
Choose from the list of orgs you've joined. If the org isn't on Yura, choose External Verifier (see the External Verifiers article).
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Enter the date
Pick the date you actually served. This can be today or any past date.
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Enter the duration
Hours and minutes — partial hours are fine (e.g., 1.5 hours or 1 hour 30 minutes). Be accurate; verifiers see this.
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Describe your activity
Write what you did, specifically. 'Sorted 200 canned goods for the Thanksgiving drive' gets approved faster than 'Helped out.'
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Fill out custom fields
If the organization requires additional fields (like supervisor name or location), they'll appear with a red asterisk. Fill them in to submit.
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Submit
Your log appears as Pending until the organization verifies it.
You'll remember the details better and the organization gets faster verification turnaround. Set a reminder on your phone if it helps.
Verifiers approve detailed logs much faster. 'Tutored 3 students in algebra for 2 hours at the community center' beats 'Tutoring' every time.
If you're a student on a school-managed account, your school may require specific fields on every log (like supervisor name or service category). These appear as required fields with red asterisks and must be filled out before you can submit.