We want to help our NSHSS community with an array of resources and opportunities focused on volunteering. NSHSS is founded upon the beliefs of world betterment, and we believe volunteerism is a fantastic way to build leadership skills.
Check out these online volunteering opportunities with NSHSS partners.
Earn official volunteer hours, build leadership skills, and make new friends while helping behind the scenes at NSHSS Member Events.
Volunteers receive official recognition at the event and a special NSHSS souvenir as a thank-you. Help with registration, greeting attendees, social media, and more — or explore any volunteer role that fits your interests.
Volunteer Captains help lead communication and support volunteer operations before and during NSHSS events. Before the event, they review the schedule and materials, join the volunteer WhatsApp group as an admin, and help welcome and motivate volunteers. On event day, they oversee social media volunteers and takeovers, stay active in the group chat for real-time coordination, and assist with assignments as needed throughout the event.
Take photos of NSHSS members and their parents in front of event signage to capture special moments throughout the day. Record short video testimonials for social media using the following prompts: “Why did you join NSHSS?”, “What is your favorite thing about NSHSS?”, and “What do you enjoy about this NSHSS event?” Encourage participants to speak clearly and authentically and thank them for sharing their experience.
Welcome attendees as they arrive and ensure they have a positive and efficient check-in experience. Assist each guest with scanning their ticket and completing the check-in process. Guide attendees through the badge-building station, offering support as needed and replenishing supplies throughout the day. Help attendees scan the QR code so they can view the event program on their personal devices. Help place and remove items on stage in between sessions as needed.
Welcome attendees to the event, hand out event programs, direct attendees to the next event, help attendees find the location of the next event, show attendees where to find the event program description signage, and assist with other zones as needed.
Help in the store by assisting people with merchandise selections. Assist with the administration of payments and purchases. Other tasks from NSHSS staff can be assigned.
Help by assisting people with merchandise selections. Other tasks from NSHSS staff can be assigned.
Blaine Reynolds, a 10th grader at an Early College High School in Texas, balances a rigorous academic schedule with a deep passion for volunteering. Whether identifying bird migration patterns through the Zooniverse citizen science platform or dressing in historical costume to educate visitors at Jesse H. Jones Park, Blaine is committed to making an impact both locally and globally. His story shows how small, consistent actions can lead to big change, and how volunteering can shape a future in wildlife conservation.
In this inspiring piece, NSHSS Ambassador and high school student Jacob Footer shares how volunteering in his local community shaped his perspective, improved his mental health, and helped him build real-world skills. Discover the many personal and professional benefits of getting involved beyond the classroom—and how you can start today.
Sanya Pirani is the founder/CEO of the non-profit organization Sanya’s Hope For Children (SHFC), which was founded in January 2017 with a commitment to supporting local and global impoverished children and helping children by transforming communities one life at a time.
Neel Dhuruva, a rising high school junior, is passionate about community service, law, and finance. He has founded two companies, Peer-to-Peer Global Teens Corporation (P2P) and Internify LLC, both aimed at enhancing communities. P2P is a nonprofit organization that helps high school students worldwide develop essential life skills through workshops on financial literacy, fitness and nutrition, public speaking, and peer tutoring.
A webinar discussing how you can spearhead change in your community through volunteering presented by United Planet.
