What You'll Do

Service Opportunities

Browse the types of projects students can complete to earn verified service documentation after staff review and approval.

Estimated hours are provided as a guideline only. Final approved hours are determined after staff review of submitted work. We do not sell community service hours, volunteer credit, or graduation credit.

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Starter+
Standard+
Full Service

Contribute to NexaYouth Summer Program Agenda

NexaYouth Service
Education
Est. 5 hrs
Starter+

Help create ideas for NexaYouth's next summer program by suggesting workshops, activities, speaker ideas, educational themes, and discussion topics.

Submission Requirements:

1–2 page agenda proposal with at least 5 activity ideas and explanations of community impact.

Write Letters to State Parks

NexaYouth Service
Environment
Est. 5 hrs
Starter+

Write thoughtful letters to state parks, park agencies, or conservation organizations about environmental protection, youth involvement, and community education.

Submission Requirements:

3–5 original letters plus a short reflection about what you learned.

Create Environmental Awareness Materials

NexaYouth Service
Environment
Est. 5–10 hrs
Starter+

Create educational materials about environmental issues such as water pollution, climate change, wildlife protection, recycling, or sustainable fashion.

Submission Requirements:

Infographic, article, slideshow, social media graphics, or youth-friendly fact sheet.

Research Youth Civic Engagement Resources

NexaYouth Service
Civic
Est. 5 hrs
Starter+

Research resources that help young people understand current events, voting, local government, environmental policy, or community service.

Submission Requirements:

List of 10 resources with explanations of each and why they're useful for young people.

Create a Youth Education Article

NexaYouth Service
Education
Est. 5 hrs
Starter+

Write a short educational article for younger students about an important issue like climate change, water sanitation, animal conservation, or public health.

Submission Requirements:

700–1,000 word article with clear title, simple language, and at least 3 credible sources.

Community Issue Research Project

NexaYouth Service
Community
Est. 10 hrs
Standard+

Choose a community issue and research its causes, impacts, and possible solutions with a focus on how young people can help.

Submission Requirements:

3–4 page research report with at least 5 credible sources.

Create Volunteer Training Materials

NexaYouth Service
Leadership
Est. 10 hrs
Standard+

Help NexaYouth improve future volunteer training by creating guides, slides, checklists, or onboarding materials.

Submission Requirements:

Training guide, checklist, or slideshow that is clear and useful for future volunteers.

Public Service Letter-Writing Campaign

NexaYouth Service
Civic
Est. 10–15 hrs
Standard+

Write a set of letters to elected officials, agencies, schools, or organizations about an issue connected to public service or community improvement.

Submission Requirements:

5–10 letters with a short reflection and list of recipients.

Create a Youth Resource Guide

NexaYouth Service
Community
Est. 10 hrs
Standard+

Create a guide for young people on mental wellness, environmental volunteering, civic engagement, school service opportunities, or public health education.

Submission Requirements:

4–6 page resource guide with at least 10 resources, organized sections, and introduction/conclusion.

NexaYouth Program Improvement Project

NexaYouth Service
Leadership
Est. 15–25 hrs
Full Service

Create a larger project that helps NexaYouth improve its programming, outreach, curriculum, or student experience.

Submission Requirements:

Full program proposal, curriculum plan, outreach strategy, or youth leadership project proposal.

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NexaYouth Voices

All Packages

NexaYouth Voices is our student publishing platform where you can write articles and create campaigns on topics you care about — from social justice to environmental issues. Approved submissions may earn verified service documentation after staff review.

✍️ Write an Article

Research and write a published article on a topic of your choice. Submit your published link and a reflection for review.

Est. up to 5 hrs

📣 Launch a Campaign

Create and run an awareness campaign around a cause you're passionate about. Document your campaign goals, actions, and outcomes.

Est. up to 15 hrs

After publishing, submit your article/campaign link through your dashboard for staff review and hour approval.