Make a difference through volunteering

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.