NHS provides an excellent tutor/tutee system as a way to help your classmates while gaining leadership experience and earning sponsored hours. Check out the tutoring page for more information:
Volunteer-based IHS Clubs: ECO Club, Key Club
IHS College & Career Center: Scroll down for a spreadsheet full of local volunteer opportunities! https://sites.google.com/site/issaquahhsccc/volunteer?authuser=0#h.p_ID_168.
Scientific Minds of America: In addition to NHS tutoring, you can also tutor students in school subjects and the SAT through SMoA. Volunteering through SMoA gives you an opportunity to receive the Presidential Volunteer Service Award. Check out the SMoA page for more information and links, or just click here.
Local Youth-Led Organizations: Check out @youthhelpingyouthseattle on Instagram for many different options!
Pen Pal for a Senior: Write handwritten or emailed letters to senior citizens! https://www.readytocare.com/take-action/become-pen-pal/
7 Cups of Tea: Provide mental health support through volunteer listening! https://www.7cups.com/listener/become-a-volunteer-listener.php
Transcribe for the Smithsonian: Transcribe historical documents for the Smithsonian! https://transcription.si.edu
If there's a certain subject or social issue you're passionate about, looking up volunteer opportunities related to it often yields interesting results! There are volunteer editing positions at literary magazines, writing positions on science blogs, and more. Please email us if you'd like any more suggestions!
Tug Toys video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sq3Z5lTjCVQ