Volunteer Opportunities
You’ve been here before. You know what it takes. Now use your time, talent and unique experience as a Milt to make a positive difference in the lives of fellow Spartans.
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 relationship, phone calls, online video chats, and more.
Current career-related volunteer opportunities include:
- Alumni Panel Participants
- Career Expo Presenter
- Classroom Speaker
- Internship Provider
- 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 & 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 home which includes up to 20 students in each home.
Frequency: 
Various times throughout the year.
Clearances:
Yes
Parent/Sponsor Program Volunteer
Provide meaningful support to parent/sponsors of current MHS students by being a community volunteer during MHS Family Weekends or by offering empowerment-focused presentations designed to equip them with knowledge in the areas of Financial Wellness, Health/Wellbeing, Career Management, and Education/Training Opportunties.
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. The 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. Nearly 40 alumni participate in this event each year.
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 programing for this 6-hour program just for high school girls. Alumni volunteers are responsible for their transportation or lodging expenses.
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 6-hour program just for high school boys. Alumni volunteers are responsible for their transportation or lodging expenses.
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 Parent/Sponsors Struggling with Homesickness or Guilt
- On-Campus Volunteer for 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 event at a location near you. Some training may be required.
Frequency:
Various times throughout the year for about 3 hours.
Clearances:
Depend on level of involvement.