Youth Leadership Vounteer

TLA Youth Leadership Volunteer Program

The TLA Youth Leadership Volunteer Program is designed to empower and inspire students aged 10–18 to become leaders in their communities. This program provides a unique combination of leadership training, volunteer opportunities, and college application seminars tailored to help students develop essential skills and achieve their goals.

As part of the program, Youth members will have access to:

• Leadership Training: Learn critical leadership skills that foster confidence, communication, and teamwork.

• Organized Volunteer Opportunities: Participate in meaningful community service activities aligned with your interests.

• College Application Seminars: Gain valuable insights and strategies to strengthen your college applications.

Additionally, Youth members will have the chance to log their volunteer hours to qualify for the President's Volunteer Service Award, a nationally recognized honor celebrating your commitment to service.

How to Participate:

1. Volunteer: Engage in meaningful service activities that align with your interests and make a difference in the community.

2. Accumulate Hours: Track your volunteer hours to meet the award requirements, which vary by age group within a 12-month period.

Youth Leadership Volunteer Program Requirements

To fulfill the requirements of the Youth Leadership Volunteer Program, all members must complete the following:

1. Mandatory Training & Service Hours

• 10 hours of financial literacy workshops

• 10 hours of volunteer service with the Awesome Team

• Active participation in monthly meetings (online or in-person)

2. Additional Volunteer Opportunities

In addition to the required hours with the Awesome Team, members are encouraged to further develop their leadership and service experience by:

• Volunteering with other recognized community organizations

• Organizing and leading their own volunteer projects or events

Volunteer hours completed outside of the Awesome Team must be documented and approved in order to count toward the total program hours.

Join us to grow as a leader, make an impact, and set yourself up for future success!

Register the 2025 Awesome Team-TLA Leadership Volunteer