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Explore Volunteering Opportunities and Resources

Make a difference through volunteering

We want to help our ڰ community with an array of resources and opportunities focused on volunteering. ڰ is founded upon the beliefs of world betterment, and we believe volunteerism is a fantastic way to build leadership skills.

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Online Volunteering

Check out these online volunteer opportunities with ڰ partners.

Volunteer at ڰ Member Events

Earn official volunteer hours, build leadership skills, and make new friends while helping behind the scenes at ڰ Member Events.

Volunteers receive official recognition at the event and a special ڰ souvenir as a thank-you. Help with registration, greeting attendees, social media, and more — or explore any volunteer role that fits your interests.

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Available Volunteer Roles

Volunteer Captain

Volunteer Captains help lead communication and support volunteer operations before and during ڰ 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.

Social Media

Take photos of ڰ 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 ڰ?”, “What is your favorite thing about ڰ?”, and “What do you enjoy about this ڰ event?” Encourage participants to speak clearly and authentically and thank them for sharing their experience.

Registration/Stage Hand

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.

Greeter/Guide

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.  

ڰ Store

Help in the store by assisting people with merchandise selections. Assist with the administration of payments and purchases. Other tasks from ڰ staff can be assigned.

ڰ Merch Giveaway Stations

Help by assisting people with merchandise selections. Other tasks from ڰ staff can be assigned.

ڰ Service ڰ

Be More Grant

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. 

ڰ Hometown Hero Scholarship

ڰ 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.

ڰ Activism and Advocacy Scholarship

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.

United Planet Merit ڰ

ڰ 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. 

James W. Lewis High School Global Leader

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.

ڰ Foundation Earth Day Award

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.

ڰ Nobel Good Earth Sustainability Scholarship

Claes Nobel, of the Nobel Prize family and Co-founder of ڰ, 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. 

Featured Scholarship Winner Stories

Sanya Pirani
Prior Lake High School
Prior Lake, MN

Neel Dhuruva
American Heritage School Plantation
Miramar, FL


Abigail Wilson
United Planet Merit ڰ
The O'Neal School
Pinehurst, NC
Christopher George II

ڰ Foundation Earth Day Awards
Schuylkill Haven Area High School
Auburn, PA

Gavin Lynch

ڰ Nobel Good Earth Sustainability Scholarship
Fox Chapel Area High School
Pittsburgh, PA

Volunteer with ڰ Ambassadors

If you're an ڰ 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 ڰ staff. It’s a great opportunity to build leadership skills, earn volunteer hours, and make a meaningful impact within the ڰ community.

You’ll also connect with like-minded peers in our professional development Slack workspace and gain access to exclusive ڰ-approved volunteer opportunities shared in the private #volunteer channel. Collaborate on projects, grow your network, and earn volunteer service hours along the way.

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Volunteering Stories and Blogs

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Webinars on Service & Leadership

Carbon CREW: Turning Empowering Action & Advocacy for Climate Change into Student Service

Presented by Carbon CREW

Luv Michael: Service, Advocacy, and Leadership for Students

Presented by Luv Michael

From Spark to Success – Turning Your Passion Into Purpose

Presented by ALSAC/St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

Earth Day Is Every Day Virtual Panel

Featuring ڰ environmental changemakers

Outward Bound Costa Rica Summer Course Information Webinar

Presented by Outward Bound Costa Rica

Build Your Local Community Through Volunteering

Presented by United Planet

ڰ Staff in Action

Our team is committed to giving back. From local service projects to mission-driven community initiatives, ڰ staff members regularly volunteer together to support causes we care about and lead by example.

Giving Back at Piedmont Park

ڰ staff volunteered with in celebration of Earth Month and Volunteer Appreciation Month. Our team helped spread 10,000 pounds of mulch to support the park’s tree canopy and beautify high-traffic areas near the bocce courts. The Conservancy shared its appreciation for the team’s hard work, kindness, and meaningful impact on Atlanta’s outdoor community space.

ڰ Donates Pajama Packs to CHOA

ڰ proudly donated 395 pajama packs to (CHOA), helping bring comfort to young patients and their families during hospital stays. This contribution supported one of the nation’s leading pediatric health systems and reflected our ongoing commitment to uplifting young people and the communities that care for them.

Serving with Hope Atlanta

The ڰ team had the pleasure of volunteering with , an organization dedicated to providing resources and support to individuals and families in need. Our staff spent the morning preparing and serving food, as well as organizing clothing for women and children in the metro Atlanta area. It was a meaningful and rewarding opportunity to give back and support members of our local community.