Operating on individual, local, national, and global levels, NLVS approaches the world with a diverse array of activities. Consoling somebody who just lost a loved one, helping a elderly man across the street, putting a blanket over a battered woman who is laying on the street in the middle of winter, feeding a baby its first real meal in 2 weeks, and teaching an illiterate orphan how to read are some examples of how a little service can help start a new life.

NLVS has several chapters who are all actively involved in providing community service to their respective communities. In addition to the regular volunteering done by NLVS members across the country, NLVS has started several of its own regular programs.

In 2001, NLVS created the NLVS Tutoring Program for Chicago Public School children in grades K-12. The program focuses on the subjects of mathematics and reading. Over the past several months, the program has gained recognition from the Chicago Public School administration as one of the most highly recommended tutoring programs in Chicago . [read more]

In 2002, NLVS began its own NLVS Health Education Program that focuses on providing health prevention on topics that include Diet, Exercise, Obesity, Nutrition, Diabetes, Hypertension, Hypercholesterolemia, STDs/HIV/AIDS, Substance Abuse, and Domestic Violence. The program delivers the health education in a variety of settings including schools, shelters, and free clinics. [read more]

In October 2003, NLVS created a student-run NLVS Free Health Clinic in Chicago for uninsured patients. This clinic has quickly expanded and now sees approximately 25 patients each week. The clinic has gained recognition by the Chicago Department of Health. [read more]

NLVS has also been actively helping with Hurricane and Earthquake relief efforts. NLVS members recently helped rebuild homes and offered support to victims of Hurricane Katrina and Rita, in Port Arthur, TX. See the links to the right for more information on how you can provide support.