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HourQuest
Real action. Verified hours.
Our impact
Impact by the Numbers
Students across the country are turning environmental and medical action into verified volunteer hours.
57
Hours Verified
Reviewed and approved for college applications
37
Students
Earning verified hours on HourQuest
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Challenges
Environmental and medical actions you can complete anywhere
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Confirmed Partners
Organizations approved and featured on HourQuest
How it works
Getting Started Is Simple
Four steps from challenge to verified volunteer hours.
Complete It
Complete the challenge in your community — environmental action, health education, and more.
Upload Proof
Submit a photo showing you completed the challenge.
Earn Hours
Get verified hours and certificates for college applications.
Testimonials
What Students Are Saying
Hear from students earning verified environmental and medical service hours with HourQuest.
“The HourQuest gave me a sense of getting closer to community service. Rather than getting one easy hour, I had to fulfill a challenge and do lobbying that would make me write to the city councilor of my city about transportation safety (Ed Driggs) on issues I was witnessing in Ardrey Kell, such as no shade protection or heat protection for students waiting for pickup from buses. Even though this issue was bearable initially, I began noticing the same trend when I was waiting at CLT uptown train stations after practice. Hence, I made a step towards giving voice to an issue I know and experience in CLT almost every day through HourQuest.”
Rohan Pathak
Ardrey Kell High School
“The medical challenges pushed me to learn first aid and help at community health events. Proof upload was simple.”
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Jordan K.
Westview Academy
“HourQuest made it easy to log real volunteer work. My counselor loved the verified hours on my application.”
Maya R.
Lincoln High School
Featured
Featured Challenges
Environmental and medical challenges to get started — one pick from each track.
Plant a flower, small plant, or herb anywhere
Plant at least one flower, herb, or small plant in a pot, garden, or community space. Any indoor plant is accepted as well!
0.5 hrsSee challenge →
Build or refresh a home first-aid kit
Assemble or update a basic first-aid kit at home with essential supplies. Band-Aid, gauze, tweezers, antiseptic wipes, etc.
1 hrsSee challenge →
Volunteer at a local environmental organization for at least 1 hour
Volunteer at least one hour with a local environmental organization.
2 hrsSee challenge →
Why HourQuest
What Makes Us Different
Real environmental and health service with credentials admissions officers trust.
Trust
Verified Hours
Every hour is reviewed and approved — no fake submissions.
Credentials
College-Ready Certificates
Download PDF certificates at 10, 25, 50, and 100 hour milestones.
Local
Hyperlocal Impact
Challenges you can complete anywhere in your community.
Platform
Also on the App
Hours from the TerraServe app count toward the same certificates.
How Can We Help You?
Whether you want to earn hours or bring HourQuest to your school, we have a path for you.
For you
Start Earning Hours
Pick environmental or medical challenges, complete real service in your community, and earn verified volunteer hours for college applications.
- Completely free
- Photo proof review
- College-ready certificates
- Do challenges anywhere
For you
Partner With Us
Bring HourQuest to your school or organization and help students earn verified environmental and health service hours.
- School & club partnerships
- Bulk student onboarding
- Impact reporting
TerraServe for iOS
The TerraServe mobile app helps you discover local volunteer events, check in with GPS, and track service in your community — alongside the challenges you complete on HourQuest.
TerraServe for iOS
Hours logged through the TerraServe app count toward the same verified certificates you earn here. Use HourQuest for photo-based environmental and medical challenges on the web; use the TerraServe app when you want hyperlocal org listings and event check-ins on your phone.
Ready to Get Started?
Join students earning verified volunteer hours through real environmental and health service.