Leadership & Service

Andrew Bunnell has dedicated over 3,000 volunteer hours to his local community while in Burnsville High School and the University of Minnesota, demonstrating a remarkable level of commitment and passion for service. Throughout these years, he has shown a deep commitment to leadership and mentorship, actively engaging with individuals from diverse backgrounds to inspire and guide them. His volunteer work covers numerous areas, from promoting education and healthcare to youth development and community well-being, reflecting his holistic approach to improving society. He has earned multiple honors, such as the John Coskran Volunteer Award, which highlights his significant contributions and the impact he has made. Andrew demonstrates a drive to uplift others, create meaningful change, and foster a sense of belonging within his community, encouraging others to join him in making a difference.

  • President Volunteer Service Award 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
  • Innerview Service Awards 2020, 2021
  • John Coskran Volunteer Award

  • M Health Fairview Ridges Emergency Room Volunteer
  • President and Co-Founder of UMN Bowl4Fun Bowling Club
  • Honors Mentorship Program Team Lead
  • NEXUS One Freshman Honors Leader
  • Burnsville Rotary Club

  • President of National Honors Society
  • President of Youth Service Advisory Council
  • Executive of Student Council
  • Leadership Board for BurnsvilleStrong
  • Burnsville City Board Student Representative
  • FLL robotics mentor 
  • American Montessori Volunteer – Teacher’s Assistant, Social Media Advisor, and Website Design
  • Minnesota Buddhist Vihara Youth Leader
  • Adopt-a-park foundation organizer (Sunset Pond Park)
  • Link Crew
  • Math League
  • STEM Club (Won Advancing Sciences American Heart Association STEM Competition Grant to further advance high school’s STEM classes 2020)
  • Physics Club
  • Stock Market Club
  • Congressional App Challenge
  • BrainPower in a Backpack (Earned $1,800 for program)