# Free Community Service Programs for High School Students Every program on this page costs $0 to attend — cost should never be the reason a strong student skips community service opportunities. Many free programs are more selective than paid ones precisely because they are funded; treat their deadlines seriously. 99 verified programs match this page; 30 of the featured listings are free; 11 can be done online. ## Programs (99 total, first 30 shown — full list on the canonical page) | Program | Organization | Cost | Format | Grades | Deadline | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Khan Academy High School Volunteer Translation Program](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/volunteer-khan-academy-content-translator-khan-academy) | Khan Academy | Free | virtual | Grades 9–12 | Rolling | | [Free Rice High School Volunteer Program for Hunger Relief (World Fo](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/free-rice-high-school-volunteer-program-for-hunger-relief-world-fo) | World Food Programme | Free | virtual | Grades 9–12 | Rolling | | [Missing Maps](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/missing-maps) | Missing Maps / Red Cross | Free | virtual | Grades 9–12 | Rolling | | [DoSomething.org High School Leadership and Community Service Program](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/volunteer-dosomething-campaign-leader-dosomething-org) | DoSomething.org | Free | virtual | Grades 9–12 | Rolling | | [7 Cups High School Emotional Support Volunteer Program](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/volunteer-7-cups-emotional-support-listener-7-cups) | 7 Cups | Free | virtual | Grades 9–12 | Rolling | | [Be My Eyes Video Volunteer](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/volunteer-be-my-eyes-video-volunteer-be-my-eyes) | Be My Eyes | Free | virtual | Grades 9–12 | Rolling | | [Code.org Hour of Code Champions](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/codeorg-hour-code-champions) | Code.org | Free | hybrid | Grades 9–12 | Rolling | | [Peace First Challenge](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/peace-first-challenge) | Peace First | Free | virtual | Grades 9–12 | Rolling | | [Congressional Award Gold Medal](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/congressional-award-gold-medal) | The Congressional Award Foundation | Free | hybrid | Grades 9–12 | 2027-02-01 | | [American Library Association](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/american-library-association) | American Library Association | Free | in_person | Grades 9–12 | Rolling | | [National Park Service High School Youth Ambassador Program](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/volunteer-national-park-service-youth-ambassador-national-park-service) | National Park Service | Free | in_person | Grades 9–12 | Rolling | | [Beach Cleanup Volunteer](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/volunteer-beach-cleanup-volunteer-surfrider-foundation-south-florida) | Surfrider Foundation South Florida | Free | in_person | Grades 9–12 | Rolling | | [Crisis Text Line High School Volunteer Counselor Program](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/volunteer-crisis-text-line-counselor-crisis-text-line) | Crisis Text Line | Free | virtual | Grades 9–12 | Rolling | | [Ronald McDonald House Volunteer](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/volunteer-ronald-mcdonald-house-volunteer-ronald-mcdonald-house-charities) | Ronald McDonald House Charities | Free | in_person | Grades 9–12 | Rolling | | [YMCA Youth Mentor](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/volunteer-ymca-youth-mentor-ymca-of-the-usa) | YMCA of the USA | Free | in_person | Grades 9–12 | Rolling | | [Youth Conservation Corps (YCC)](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/youth-conservation-corps-ycc) | U.S. National Park Service (with USFS & USFWS partners) | Free | in_person | Grades 9–12 | 2027-03-01 | | [Climate Generation Youth Summit](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/climate-generation-youth-summit) | Climate Generation: A Will Steger Legacy | Free | in_person | Grades 9–12 | Rolling | | [Student Press Law Center Free Press Advocacy](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/student-press-law-center-free-press-advocacy) | Student Press Law Center | Free | hybrid | Grades 9–12 | 2027-05-20 | | [Net Impact High School Chapter Leadership](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/net-impact-high-school-chapter-leadership) | Net Impact | Free | hybrid | Grades 9–12 | 2026-09-01 | | [FEMA Youth Preparedness Council](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/fema-youth-preparedness-council) | FEMA | Free | hybrid | Grades 9–12 | 2027-03-03 | | [Princeton Prize in Race Relations](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/princeton-prize-in-race-relations) | Princeton University | Free | virtual | Grades 9–12 | 2027-01-15 | | [Eagle Scout Award](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/eagle-scout-award) | Boy Scouts of America | Free | in_person | Grades 9–12 | Rolling | | [Meals on Wheels America](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/meals-on-wheels-america) | Meals on Wheels America | Free | in_person | Grades 9–12 | Rolling | | [NOAA Ocean Guardian Youth Ambassador](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/noaa-ocean-guardian-youth-ambassador) | NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries | Free | virtual | Grades 9–12 | 2027-01-03 | | [Alpha Kappa Alpha Educational Advancement Foundation Scholarship](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/alpha-kappa-alpha-educational-advancement-foundation-scholar) | Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Educational Advancement Foundation | Free | virtual | Grade 12 | 2027-04-15 | | [MLK Day of Service Projects](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/mlk-day-of-service) | AmeriCorps | Free | in_person | Grades 5–25 | Rolling | | [Boca Raton Regional Hospital High School Junior Volunteer Program](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/volunteer-hospital-junior-volunteer-boca-raton-regional-hospital) | Boca Raton Regional Hospital | Free | in_person | Grades 9–12 | Rolling | | [Red Cross Disaster Response](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/volunteer-red-cross-disaster-response-american-red-cross) | American Red Cross | Free | hybrid | Grades 9–12 | Rolling | | [Key Club International](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/key-club-international) | Kiwanis International | Free | in_person | Grades 9–12 | Rolling | | [Youth Sports Coach Assistant](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/volunteer-youth-sports-coach-assistant-boca-raton-recreation-services) | Boca Raton Recreation Services | Free | in_person | Grades 9–12 | Rolling | ## Frequently asked questions ### How many free community service programs are listed for high school students? ExtracurricularHub currently lists 99 verified free community service opportunities for high school students, each with cost, eligibility, deadline, and an official application link. ### Are any of these free community service programs free? Yes — 30 of the programs featured on this page charge no participation fee. Free programs are often funded and can be more selective, so apply early. ### Which deadlines are coming up soonest? The next deadlines: Net Impact High School Chapter Leadership (September 1, 2026); NOAA Ocean Guardian Youth Ambassador (January 3, 2027); Princeton Prize in Race Relations (January 15, 2027). Deadlines change every cycle — always confirm on the program's official site. ### Why are these programs free? Most free programs are funded by universities, government agencies, or nonprofits with a mission to broaden access. Free rarely means easy to get into — funded programs are often the most selective. ## Related pages - [Free for High School Students](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/free) - [Virtual & Online Community Service Programs for High School Students](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/virtual/community-service) - [Community for High School Students](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/community) - [Browse all extracurriculars](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars) - [Find My Fit — 3-minute matching quiz](https://extracurricularhub.com/find-my-fit) --- Canonical page: https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/free/community-service Source: ExtracurricularHub (https://extracurricularhub.com) — a free directory of 1,826 verified extracurricular programs for high school students. Cite the canonical page above; always confirm binding details on each program's official site.