Volunteer. Intern. Make a difference.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Contact the Center for more information at nnhs.ccesinfo@gmail.com.
INTRODUCING THE NNHS SEAL FOR CIVIC ACTION AND NNHS SEAL OF SOCIAL JUSTICE
Members of the NNHS Classes of 2021 and 2022 who have demonstrated passion and an on-going dedication to civic life, service and social justice may be eligible to receive the NNHS Seal of Civic Action and/or the NNHS Seal of Social Justice on their transcripts. If you would like more information about this new opportunity, please visit our page on the new Seals of Civic Action and Social Justice.
CIVIC ACTION GRANTS
Have an idea of how to improve or change something at NNHS and/or community and you need a bit of money to get started? Want to plan something related to civics for your classroom or a group? Consider applying for a Civics Action Grant from the Center. Civic Action Grant Applications from the NNHS community are now being accepted.
VOLUNTEERING
Interested in service? Students: involve yourself, friends, athletic team or club! Teachers: engage your classes and serve the community. We are working with teachers and students to identify remote/contact-less volunteer opportunities in the area. Visit our Get Started – For Students page.
EVENTS
The office is working remotely due to the COVID pandemic and all upcoming events are taking place virtually.
What We Do
We are excited to bring you many different events and opportunities for civic engagement throughout the year.
Ideas. Diverse Viewpoints. Engagement.
Help students identify service-based internships / jobs and service opportunities through one-on-one mentoring and an extensive database developed by Center.
Create civic engagement opportunities and provide support to student and faculty-led public/community service initiatives.
Develop curriculum on civic engagement and related issues to be used in classroom settings. Support current and ongoing faculty efforts in leadership, civic engagement and service.
Facilitate discussion groups/seminars and training in leadership.
Host programs related to current events and attract speakers to address issues related to civics, community engagement, leadership and service.
Work with officials and agencies at city, state, and federal levels to bring initiatives and education about government to NNHS students.
What We’ve Been Up To
NNHS Children’s Trust: Diaper & Toy Drive
Organized by one of our CCES Classroom Aides and NNHS students in response to COVID pandemic.
Media Literacy and Our World
A discussion with Barbara Howard, WBUR, Host of All Things Considered and Jonathan Kaufman, Pulitzer Prize winning reporter, author and…
Election Day 2020
A Mock Election for the NNHS Community was held virtually on Election Day, Tuesday, November 3rd, 2020. Over 1,100 NNHS students, faculty…
