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Written for New Jersey high school students, parents, and counselors.
May 1, 2023
Side Effects Of Volunteering
As a student, I’ve had the opportunity to volunteer in my community and meet a lot of different people. While at first, I was focused to learn about the organizations and causes I was working for, I was surprised to learn three unexpected lessons about people: 1. Everyone has a story to tellFor many of [...]
April 17, 2023
10 Popular Volunteer Opportunities For High School Students In New Jersey
New Jersey offers a variety of volunteering opportunities for high school students. You just need to know where to look. Over time, we hope that NJHSVolunteers.com will be a one-stop hub for any and all volunteer opportunities so that you can quickly evaluate how to best donate your time and efforts to help the common [...]
February 20, 2023
Why #StopAsianHate Matters to High School Students in America
The rise of anti-Asian hate crimes and discrimination in the United States has sparked a nationwide movement to raise awareness and put an end to this alarming trend. movement. According to a report by Stop AAPI Hate, there were 9,081 reported incidents of anti-Asian hate crimes from March 2020 to June 2022. This is a [...]
February 13, 2023
How Immigrants Made A Difference & Why We Should Help
Recently, someone on TV made a comment that immigrants are just a burden to our society. That made me angry, of course. I’ve been volunteering for various causes that help immigrant communities and that just doesn’t fit my experience. And more importantly, there are many ways that immigrants have actually made huge contributions to our [...]
February 4, 2023
7 Ways High School Students Can Make an Impact on Race Relations in Their Community
Making a positive impact on race relations starts in our own communities. As high school students, we have the power to create change by engaging with and supporting people of different races and backgrounds. Whether it’s through volunteer work, education, or advocacy, there are many ways high school students can make an impact on race [...]
January 17, 2023
Is this for you? Connecting High School Students with Volunteer Opportunities Across New Jersey
As a high school student, it can be challenging to find organizations, events, and projects that offer volunteer opportunities. That’s why NJHSVolunteers.com was created – to help students like you discover more ways to give back to your community. Our mission is simple: we want every high school student in New Jersey to be able [...]
December 31, 2022
5 Volunteer Roles That High School Students Can Sign Up For in Any Town This New Year!
The New Year is an excellent time for any high school student to get involved in volunteering. There are many ways to give back, no matter where you live or what your interests may be. Here are five types of volunteer roles that high school students can apply for in any town at the start [...]
December 13, 2022
How High School Students Like You Can Make a Difference Through Local Volunteer Opportunities for Immigrants
One easy way to help is through volunteering. For high school students who are looking to make an impact, local volunteer opportunities are available that can make a difference in the lives of immigrants. One of the simplest ways to start volunteering is by joining a community-led organization that works with immigrants. These organizations typically [...]
November 13, 2022
Making a Difference: How Volunteering Can Support Local Immigrants
Immigrants arriving in communities around the world often face immense challenges in their new homes. From language barriers, to trouble finding work and navigating a foreign system of laws, regulations and culture, these individuals need help from within the local community if they’re to have any chance of success. There is an urgent need for [...]
October 10, 2022
The perfect volunteer for nonprofit organizations: High school students
If you are a leader in a nonprofit organization, you probably are always in need of volunteers to help with a variety of tasks. From administrative work to social media promotion work, to organizing resources, to event planning, there’s always something that needs to be done. While volunteers of all ages can be a great [...]
September 19, 2022
3 Books High School Students Should Consider To Learn More About Inqueities Immigrants Face
Immigrant inequities are a critical issue facing our society today. I’m on a journey to learn more especially after volunteering for a Korean-American community-focused nonprofit this past year. I’ve been asking around how I might learn more about this issue. To help high school students learn more about the topic, here is a list of [...]
September 1, 2022
High School Students and Volunteerism: The Stats You Need to Know
Are you looking for ways to get involved in giving back to the community as a high school student? If so, you’re not alone. In fact, according to recent statistics, more and more high school students are choosing to volunteer their time to worthy causes. Let’s take a look at some of the most important [...]