Community Service

Why Community Service?

Community service is a core requirement of the Nevada Promise Scholarship — and a powerful way to give back. Through volunteering, students gain valuable life experience, connect with their communities, and strengthen important skills like communication, leadership, and empathy.

Civic engagement also:

• Enhances your sense of purpose
• Contributes to academic success
• Supports your career goals after graduation

The Nevada Promise Scholarship exists to support your academic and professional development — and community service is an essential part of that journey.

What Counts as Community Service?

Community service is any time you volunteer with a nonprofit or public service organization, where the community benefits from the work you do.

Examples of Eligible Service Areas:

• Advocacy
• Arts, Culture & Sport
• Education
• Environmental Issues
• Health Services
• Support for Vulnerable Populations

What Does Not Count?

To meet scholarship requirements, your community service must NOT:

• Be paid or result in any compensation
• Directly benefit family members
• Be a paid or unpaid internship
• Involve donating items or money (time is required)
• Be fundraising participation, unless you're volunteering to help run the event
• Involve religious persuasion or proselytizing
• Include partisan political activities

Submission Deadlines & Service Timeframes

Important: Include your CSN NSHE ID number when submitting your completed hours.

Before You Serve…

• All reported hours are reviewed for compliance before being credited.
• Not sure if your service qualifies? Check with the Nevada Promise Team first.
• Use the Community Service Guide to help you find approved service opportunities.
   

Questions?
Reach out to the Promise Team at:
promise@csn.edu | 702-651-7500

Community Service Reporting Instructions

Step 1: Review Community Service Eligibility

Before submitting your service hours, be sure your activity meets the Nevada Promise community service criteria.

Knowingly submitting false or misleading information will result in ineligibility for the scholarship.

Step 2: Track & Document Your Service Hours

For Your Records

• Keep a copy of your signed timesheets or any other proof of service.
• If your organization uses an electronic tracking system, additional signatures are not required.

If You Need a Timesheet:

• Download the Nevada Promise Volunteer Timesheet.
• Open it in Adobe Reader to fill it out without logging in.
• Click the “...” in the top-right corner (next to "?" and "Sign In") to download the file.

Step 3: Submit Your Hours

• Use the Nevada Promise Community Service Form to submit your completed hours by the required deadline.
• The form allows you to review before submitting.
• Save a copy of your submission for your records — it’s your responsibility to maintain documentation.

Community Service Opportunities

Explore Local Volunteer Options

Visit our Volunteer Contact List for nonprofit organizations you can contact directly.

Events & Activities Calendar

Find date-specific opportunities available through CSN or our community partners. View Calendar

Note: CSN does not endorse or assume liability for any organization listed. Participation is voluntary.

Virtual Volunteer Opportunities

You can serve virtually — just make sure to track your time and follow the documentation guidelines.

If your virtual service does not have a traditional supervisor, list the Nevada Promise Team as your contact.

Email or call to arrange for virtual supervision.

Sample Virtual Organizations: