About YouthVolunteer
The independent registry for youth volunteer service — why we exist and what we stand for.
Our Purpose
YouthVolunteer was founded to create a trustworthy, permanent record of student volunteer service — one that moves with the student across schools and years, and that colleges and scholarship committees can cite with confidence.
We believe recognition should be earned through service alone, not purchased. That is why the registry is free of charge for every student, forever.
Community First
Centered on making a real difference.
Integrity
All hours independently verified.
Inclusive
Open to all youth, grades 6–12.
Free Always
No fees, no memberships, ever.
Eligibility & Criteria
Who Can Apply
- ✓Students currently enrolled in grades 6–12
- ✓Volunteer hours completed at any point during grades 6–12
- ✓Service at qualifying organizations (nonprofits, schools, government agencies, faith-based community programs)
- ✓Hours supervised by an authorized, non-related adult
- ✓Unpaid volunteer service only
Qualifying Organizations
- ·Registered nonprofit organizations (501(c)(3) or equivalent)
- ·Schools, libraries, hospitals, or government agencies
- ·Faith-based institutions (for non-religious service activities only — e.g., food drives, tutoring, community clean-up)
- ·School clubs (only hours spent teaching or mentoring junior students — not personal participation)
Who Must Certify Hours?
An authorized supervisor or coordinator from the organization must certify your hours. This person must be an adult with official capacity at the organization.
Parents, relatives, or friends may not serve as certifiers, even if they work or volunteer at the same organization.
For school clubs, both a club officer AND the club advisor (typically a teacher) must certify the hours. The advisor's signature carries primary weight.
Privacy & Data Protection
YouthVolunteer is committed to protecting the privacy of all participants, especially youth under 18. We collect only the information necessary for certification and never sell or share your data with third parties. See our Privacy Policy for full details.
Questions?
Reach out to our team at info@youthvolunteer.org