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 volunteer 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.
If you're spearheading an innovative project with an entrepreneurial mindset, this program is tailor-made for you. It’s not just about the money; it’s about amplifying your impact in the world.
NSHSS is committed to honoring and celebrating students who show outstanding leadership through their dedication to serving their communities. Whether by volunteering with local organizations, leading projects, or advocating for positive change, these students embody a strong commitment to making a difference.
This scholarship invites young leaders to share their passion for a cause they actively advocate for. We want to hear about the actions you've taken to make a real difference and the drive behind your dedication.
NSHSS partner, United Planet, is an international non-profit organization headquartered in Boston, devoted to building a global network of leaders and volunteers that fosters cross-cultural understanding and addresses shared global challenges through immersive international service, internships, and cross-cultural collaboration.
The James W. Lewis Global Leader Scholarship has been established to encourage and recognize young leaders who exemplify the values to which Mr. Lewis has dedicated his life and work.
Applicants are asked to submit details about an environmental project that they are currently working on, or one that will be initiated for Earth Day in their home, school, and/or community. Requirements include a written explanation of the project, including the process, its impact, and how it will impact the future. Submissions should be supplemented with a creative component, such as a video, painting, drawing, or collage that highlights the project.
Claes Nobel, of the Nobel Prize family and Co-founder of NSHSS, was a passionate advocate for environmental causes. In fact, his favorite greeting was “Good Earth to you!" He encouraged all of us to treat every day as if it were Earth Day by taking action and doing our part to preserve, protect, and tend to this wonderful planet we call home.
NSHSS Activism and Advocacy Scholarship 2025
San Francisco, CA
NSHSS James W. Lewis High School Global Leader Scholarship
California High School
San Ramon, CA
NSHSS Foundation Earth Day Awards
Schuylkill Haven Area High School
Auburn, PA
NSHSS Nobel Good Earth Sustainability Scholarship
Fox Chapel Area High School
Pittsburgh, PA
If you're an NSHSS member in your sophomore, junior, or senior year of high school, you're eligible to become an Ambassador.
As an Ambassador, you can join our Ambassador Support Teams, working closely with the Ambassador Leadership Council and NSHSS staff. It’s a great opportunity to build leadership skills, earn volunteer hours, and make a meaningful impact within the NSHSS community.
You’ll also connect with like-minded peers in our professional development Slack workspace and gain access to exclusive NSHSS-approved volunteer opportunities shared in the private #volunteer channel. Collaborate on projects, grow your network, and earn volunteer service hours along the way.
Presented by Carbon CREW
Presented by Luv Michael
Presented by ALSAC/St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Featuring NSHSS environmental changemakers
Presented by Outward Bound Costa Rica
Presented by United Planet
