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Lovis Lift

Connecting Students. Strengthening Nonprofits. Expanding Impact.

Young people have ideas, talents, and a desire to make a difference. LovisLift connects high school students with nonprofits through meaningful virtual volunteer projects, creating opportunities to contribute while supporting the organizations that serve our communities.

Our Current Pilot

LovisLift is currently in its second pilot, connecting high school students from participating school districts with nonprofits
in the Columbia, South Carolina area.

Students: Get Involved Nonprofits: Share a Project

More Than Volunteer Hours

Having the chance to contribute can change how a young person sees themselves and their place in the world. LovisLift removes transportation barriers through virtual volunteering, helping students connect with a cause they care about and experience the value of their contributions.

What We Lift Together

Student Potential

Students explore their interests, use their strengths, and build skills through work that makes a difference.

Nonprofit Impact

Nonprofits connect with young people who bring fresh ideas, creativity, and support for meaningful projects.

Community Connection

Working toward a shared purpose builds relationships and helps young people see how their contributions matter.

How It Works

Share your interests or your project

Students tell us what they enjoy and hope to learn. Nonprofits describe a project and the support they need.

Find a meaningful match

Lovis connects students and nonprofits based on interests, strengths, and project needs.

Start with a clear plan

Students and nonprofit partners establish the project goals, expectations, timeline, and how they will stay connected.

Contribute and grow

Students complete their projects virtually, gaining experience while helping their nonprofit partners move their work forward.

Bring Your Strengths. Lift Your Community.

Whether you’re a student ready to contribute or a nonprofit with a project in mind, we’d love to hear from you.

Students: Get Involved Nonprofits: Share a Project

FAQS For Students

Our current pilot is open to high school students in Richland School District Two. Students bring different interests and strengths, and LovisLift helps connect those talents with local nonprofit needs.

Projects may include writing, creative design, research, organizing information, social media, marketing support, or video and photo editing. Your work will help a local nonprofit support its mission.

You’ll share your interests, strengths, and what you hope to learn. Lovis will use that information to help find a nonprofit project that’s a meaningful fit.

Students should plan to contribute 2–4 hours per week. The work is flexible, with project expectations and deadlines agreed upon with your nonprofit partner.

No. LovisLift projects are completed remotely, allowing you to contribute without traveling to a nonprofit’s location.

Yes. Parent or guardian consent is required before you begin participating. We’ll provide the consent form during the next steps.

Yes. Because LovisLift projects are completed remotely, you’ll need internet access to complete your work and communicate with your nonprofit partner.

Yes. Students are expected to submit their volunteer hours each week. We’ll explain how to record and submit your hours before you begin.

Questions?

Contact Tavares Joseph at tjoseph@richland2.org or Rene Eisele at rene@lovisfoundation.org.

FAQS For Nonprofits

Our current pilot connects high school students in Richland School District Two with nonprofits in the Columbia, South Carolina area.

Projects may include creating newsletter or social media content, designing promotional materials, researching community resources, organizing information, or editing photos and videos. A suitable project gives a student a clear purpose and produces something useful for your organization.

Students are expected to contribute 2–4 hours per week. Keep that commitment in mind when proposing your project’s scope and timeline.

Yes. Our current pilot focuses on projects students can complete remotely, removing transportation barriers to participation.

Lovis considers student interests and strengths alongside your project needs to identify a meaningful match.

Use the “Nonprofits: Share a Project” button to tell us about your organization, the proposed project, and the support you need.

Questions?

Contact Rene Eisele at rene@lovisfoundation.org.

Connect with us to experience the contagious joy we’re spreading.