Volunteer Opportunities
Alumni play an important role in helping to be good stewards of Mr. and Mrs. Hershey’s gift. By getting involved and assisting current students and recent graduates, your efforts will support the mission of our founders for years to come. MHS relies on volunteers for educational support, career support, and advocacy programs.
Career Support Opportunities
Share your own career experiences to help current MHS students explore career paths. You can connect with students in many ways—in-person mentoring, phone calls, online video chats, and more.
Current career-related volunteer opportunities include:
- Alumni Panel Participants
- Career Expo Presenter
- Classroom Speaker
- Internship Host
- Job Shadowing Host
Frequency:
Various
Clearances:
Depend on level of involvement
Educational Support Opportunities
Alumni Building Connections Program Volunteer
Help build connections between MHS alumni and MHS 12th grade students through a partnership where alumni serve as champions for character and leadership growth to help them navigate living in a multicultural environment, while also preparing for life after MHS. Alumni will be paired with a specific Transitional Living residence which includes up to 20 seniors.
Frequency:
Various times throughout the year
Clearances:
Yes
Parent/Sponsor Program Volunteer
Provide meaningful support to parents/sponsors of current MHS students by being a community volunteer during MHS Family Weekends by offering empowerment-focused presentations. The Family Relations team is looking for volunteers to share knowledge in the areas of financial wellness, health/wellbeing, career management, and education/training opportunities.
Frequency:
Various times throughout the year
Clearances:
Depends on level of involvement
Go R.E.D Family Reading Night
To celebrate reading and build connections with young Spartans, volunteer to read to elementary students during the Go R.E.D. Family Reading Night. This campus-wide program ensures MHS students have access to quality books, so they can develop a consistent reading routine and a genuine love for books.
Frequency:
One day per year (1 hour commitment)
Clearances:
None
Girls Grace Program Volunteer
Volunteer to participate as a panelist with other alumni, assist with a group activity, or help with programming for this six-hour program just for high school girls.
Frequency:
One day per year (2 hours or all day)
Clearances:
Depends on level of involvement
Boys Leadership Seminar Volunteer
Volunteer to participate as a panelist with other alumni, assist with a group activity or help with programing for this six-hour program just for high school boys.
Frequency:
One day per year (2 hours or all day)
Clearances:
Depends on level of involvement
Assembly Speaker
Speak to students, staff, and guests about a specific topic. Examples of these opportunities include Memorial Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and Chapel Service.
Frequency: 
Early morning on a weekday, sometimes on weekends
Clearances:
None
Advocacy Volunteer Opportunities
Current career-related volunteer opportunities include:
- Enrollment Day Volunteer
- Liaison to Parents/Sponsors Struggling with Homesickness or Guilt
- On-Campus Volunteer for a Prospective Family Event
- Prospective Family Event Speaker
- Prospective Family Event Host
- Congratulation Calls to Newly-Accepted Students
- Referral Source for MHS Job Candidates
- Referral Source for Prospective Students
Attend prospective family events or a promotional events at a location near you. Some training may be required.
Frequency:
Various times throughout the year for about 3 hours.
Clearances:
Depends on level of involvement.