News
Guides and stories
Written for New Jersey high school students, parents, and counselors.
August 15, 2022
7 Different Types of Nonprofit Volunteering High School Students May Not Know About
Many types of volunteer opportunities are available for high school students who want to give back. Soup kitchens and food drives are just a couple of ways to volunteer, but there are many other options available. Here is a list of seven different types of volunteer opportunities: 1. Environmental Volunteering This type of volunteering usually [...]
July 15, 2022
23 Easy Ways You Can Help Immigrant Neighbors In Need
In my recent volunteer work, I’ve had some big realizations regarding the needs of local citizens who may not have full command of the English language, who may have immigrated to the US from another country that speak another language. The challenges they face with simple “normal” everyday experiences can be quite surprising. Yet there [...]
June 10, 2022
College Scholarship Program for Volunteerism
The Bonner Scholars Program is a unique program that offers students scholarships for volunteerism. This is a great opportunity if you want to commit to volunteer leadership, full-time community service, and civic engagement during your college years. The founding mission is to provide diverse low-income, under-represented, and first-generation students with the opportunity to attend college, [...]
April 5, 2022
Volunteering to Help AAPI Awareness in NJ
Youth Volunteer Sign-Up Form and Details: CLICK HERE AAPI Montclair is hosting its first Color Run on Sunday, April 3 to celebrate the spring festivals of Holi and Songkran. Holi is a popular Hindu festival, also known as the “Festival of Colors” and the “Festival of Spring” where entire streets and towns turn red, green [...]
January 14, 2022
Virtual Volunteer Projects for 2022 Martin Luther King Day
The Livingston Committee for Diversity and Inclusion has announced a roster of Martin Luther King Jr. Day events — from volunteer activities to arts and crafts to a remote demonstration of how to cook a meal to donate to your neighbors. The activities, planned for this Monday, can be safely done with social distancing. Many [...]
January 11, 2022
June 21 National Day of Volunteerism // United Way
United Way Day Of Action // National Day Of Volunteerism Each year on June 21st, United Ways across the country participate in a nationwide day of service called Day of Action. With more daylight hours than any other day, June 21st is the perfect opportunity to roll up your sleeves and let your actions speak [...]
January 4, 2022
Volunteer Mobile App Testers for Promly Mental Health App Soft Launch
Promlyapp.com of Morristown, NJ is looking for High School students who want to be part of Promly’s app test/soft launch in January. Students can easily earn volunteer hours through our nonprofit and be part of our effort to build something better for Gen Z. Summer internship opportunities may be available. ABOUT PROMLY Promly is a [...]
December 4, 2021
Reflecting on the Impact of COVID-19 on the Asian Communities
This article was originally published in The Korea Times It has been over a year since the uptick of racism and hate crimes against Asian-Americans related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Asian-American community has come together offline and on social media to bring awareness through gatherings and campaigns including #StopAsianHate. Looking back after a decent [...]
October 24, 2021
How Just 3 Hours A Week Could Make A Real Difference At A Food Pantry
Working for a local food pantry for just three hours each week can have a meaningful impact on the community. It is something every high school should consider volunteering for. Food pantries are a type of non-profit organization that provide free food to individuals and families in need. These pantries usually accept donations from donors, [...]
September 13, 2021
5 Ways To Help #StopAsianHate
In light of the recent surge in anti-Asian hate crimes, it is important to raise awareness and take action against these injustices. #StopAsianHate is an online movement and hashtag created to call out discrimination, racism, and violence against Asian Americans that has recently been seen in cities like New York City. It is clear that [...]
August 31, 2021
I Was On The Receiving End Of Volunteering This Month
This summer, I have been participating in an internship program for high school students that focused on topics like Asian American history, activism, and community organizing. At a recent event, high school students in the program had the opportunity to meet Asian American professionals from diverse fields such as law, finance, and management. This gave [...]
June 13, 2021
9 Ways To Work Against Racial Inequity and #StopAsianHate
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a drastic impact on all communities worldwide, but particularly those of Korean descent. As a 3rd generation Korean-American, I see first hand how 1st generation Korean-Americans, who often face cultural and language barriers, have been especially hit hard by the effects of the virus. Here are 9 ways we can [...]