Here you will find important forms and information for NHS projects.

Project Overview

As a member of NHS, you must complete both an Individual Project (only if you are a first-year member; second-year members are exempt) and attend one Chapter Project. You will also be required to have 8 service hours* each year by attending or helping with other member’s individual projects. Hours from attending Chapter Projects do not count for the yearly 8 hours.

*Please note: These 8 service hours do not apply to the school graduation requirement.

Individual Projects

Individual Project Submission Deadline: October 17th, 2025

The Individual Project is a way for NHS members to contribute to their school and local community. These projects represent the NHS pillars of Scholarship, Service, Leadership, and Character. 

• Use your skills to help others: Think about your skills and expertise when deciding on a community service project. Choose an opportunity that aligns closely with your skills and interests so you have a more meaningful experience. Maybe it’s working with animals, helping the homeless, or mentoring fellow students. Keep in mind there are hundreds of opportunities that could use a volunteer like you!

• Consider the project length: For our purposes, individual projects will be short-term, so be sure you understand the length of the commitment. Short-term projects can be finished in a matter of hours, days, or weeks and don’t require an ongoing commitment. Short-term volunteer options allow you to explore many different volunteer opportunities throughout the year.

• Create your project: Consider creating your community service project. You could do this on your own or with peers, coordinating with your school or community officials. If you think about areas in your community that could use improvements, some ideas will start coming to mind. Maybe it’s the need for a food drive at your high school for the local food bank or the opportunity to raise money for a good cause at a school basketball game. Thinking outside the box and developing your volunteer opportunity could help you be genuinely engaged in the project.

• Communicate your interests: Once you know what cause you want to support, fill out the NHS Individual Project Proposal Form, and contact a NHS board member and the organization that aligns with your interest. Ask them about their different volunteer opportunities and explain exactly what you wish to get out of the experience. Organizations often have multiple programs that welcome volunteers, so understanding your options will allow you to find the best fit for you.

• The Individual Project can be a group of up to 3 members

• Link to project ideas: Ideas 1  &  Ideas 2 

Individual Project Hours Tracking Template

• Organizers should use this to track other member's hours for their project

If the project involves fundraising money, you MUST contact Yashas Devulapally at devulapally.4@napls.us

• NHS cannot fund projects!!!

Chapter Projects

Every member must attend our chapter project. These will be announced throughout the year, but include the Buddy Dance and previously the Memorial Grove Project!