Community Service

Please use this community service verification form when completing your service hours. 

The Environmental Nature Center is looking for responsible high school students that love nature and working with children to be a part of the Leader in Training (LIT) program.

What is a Leader in Training? “LITs” are amazing high school students that help with Nature Camps.  This is a perfect opportunity for volunteers who enjoy working with children. 

Why? Get outside and away from screens for a few hours a day! Get some exercise, fresh air, and some sun! Spend time with your peers and gain experience and responsibility supervising young children. It provides an excellent experience to include on a resume or college application. 

What about COVID? The health and safety of our campers, staff, and volunteers is and always has been of utmost importance to the ENC. To ensure the well-being of all, we have transitioned to modified camp protocols aligned with best health practices. 

More info can be found on their ENC Center.

Fill out the application to volunteer at the ENC

The Newport Beach Public Library Children’s Department offers a variety of volunteer positions to provide young adults with an opportunity to learn valuable work-life skills and give back to their community. All youth volunteers must be in 7^th through 12^th grade and age 12 to 18 years old. Volunteer spots are limited and vary depending on library needs and availability. 

We encourage teen volunteers to complete their own application, submit it to the library, and take the leading role in communicating with the library staff.

Volunteers must commit to 20 hours of service per year and must attend volunteer training before starting their assignment.  All volunteers ages 15 and up are required to complete fingerprinting and a background check. Submitting an application does not guarantee placement into the program.

To apply for Teen Volunteer opportunities, fill out the online application.  Applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served and as needed basis.

If you have any questions, please contact our Teen Services team at teenservices@newportbeachca.gov

Northeast of the Well is looking for student volunteers to assist in their Kid's Ministry program. You don't need tons of experience to serve with kids. You just need a willing heart and a desire to invest in the lives of kids. For more information and to sign up, please click here to view the Northeast of the Well flyer. 

Priceless Pet Rescue has four adoption centers spanning three counties in southern CA, including the Orphanage-Costa Mesa. They are committed to saving the lives of animals in high-risk situations throughout Southern California and beyond. They are a nonprofit organization and depend almost entirely on volunteers and donations. They have saved approximately 10,000 animals to date. The involvement of Orange County residents is crucial to their mission of "saving one by one until there are none." To earn volunteer hours you can Go to the Priceless Pet Rescue webpage.

Project Giving Light is a non-profit organization that celebrates the birthdays of underserved youth and foster children throughout the state of California. We celebrate these kids by giving them personalized birthday boxes and celebrations where they feel seen, known and loved.
Project Giving Light partners alongside shelters, homes and schools with the goal of filling these kids's lives with joy and light amidst the haze of overwhelm that surrounds them.

To volunteer, please visit the Project Giving Light website. 

Step Up Tutoring is seeking volunteers to provide virtual 1-on-1 tutoring to 2nd-6th grade students from underserved communities to help build fundamental math and literacy skills and to provide support and encouragement. All tutoring will take place virtually! All you need is a computer and internet access. No prior tutoring experience is needed.

Responsibilities:

• Tutor 1-on-1 twice a week via an online video platform; each session is 45 minutes

• All training is done through online, self-paced modules. No prior tutoring experience is required.

• Focus on building fundamental math and literacy skills using evidence-based online programs

Requirements:

• Must be 16 or over

• Must reside in the US

• Mandatory background check

• Access to the internet and a computer or tablet with a camera and microphone

• Minimum commitment of 12 weeks

• Passion for the Step Up Tutoring mission

Benefits:

• Professional development workshops available

• Opportunity to earn a FREE High Impact Tutoring micro-credential from Arizona State University (ASU)

• Make a positive impact on a student’s life

To apply, please visit: https://www.stepuptutoring.org/tutor-application

Rising Above Disabilities (RAD) is hosting their annual summer camp and need volunteers! They offer awesome programs and camps for adults and children with developmental disabilities, much-deserved respite for their caregivers, and a life-changing volunteer experience for the local community. 

RAD Camp Flyer

RAD Camp Application

Reading tutors needed at Ensign Intermediate School!

Thursday’s 2:00pm-2:50 pm

Contact Linda Hernandez to Schedule- lhernandez@nmusd.us