LEAD 2023 - 2024

Youth Engagement Program for High School Students

The LEAD program is designed to inspire and equip high school students with essential leadership skills while nurturing a strong sense of social responsibility. Our goal is to cultivate socially conscious leaders who not only excel academically but also actively contribute to creating a better world for all.

By participating in the LEAD program, you'll engage in hands-on volunteering, dynamic expert-led workshops, and thought-provoking speaker sessions.

Key program details include:

1. Program duration is from October 1st, 2023, to September 30th, 2024.
2. Each registered student will receive a Sewa shirt for event participation, so please select your correct size during registration.
3. A mandatory 1-hour in-person meeting will occur on a designated Sunday each month. These meetings offer students the opportunity to meet our adult leaders, connect with fellow LEAD students, engage in project discussions, share ideas, and build an effective leadership network.
   
4. Quarterly in-person Speaker Series (a chance to interact with accomplished personalities) attendance is mandatory for all LEAD students.
5. Registration to LEAD offers the opportunity to apply to our exclusive Design to Lead (DTL) program, by invitation only for selected students.

These experiences will ignite your leadership passion, enhance collaborative skills, and guide you in making meaningful community contributions. As you embark on this transformative journey, your registration reflects dedication to personal growth, cooperation, and positive impact. Join us in shaping a generation of impactful leaders.

As you embark on this remarkable journey, we invite you to complete the registration form. Your decision to join the LEAD program reflects your dedication to personal growth, cooperation, and positive impact. Together, we will shape a generation of leaders who make a significant difference.

Before you sign up, please spend a few minutes to go through the LEAD presentation.

Hear what our LEAD students have to say

Please Note:

• Community Service hours outside of Sewa are not transferable.
• Immersion hours during Summer  (weekdays and Weekend)
• Sewa volunteering hours are not to replace credit at school classes (Gym, Orchestra, Other Curriculum activity).
• Selection criteria: Limited seats, on first come first served basis. Open to all racial, ethnic, religious, and gender backgrounds.
• Registration ends on November 20th, 2023.
• Info Session for the Sewa LEAD program will be held on Nov 4th, 2023 at 8:00 PM PST. If you are new to Sewa and want to learn more about LEAD program prior to signing up for the program then please register here. Zoom link will be shared one day prior to the info session. 

  Contact sandiego@sewausa.org for any questions.

  for any questions.

LEAD 2023 - 2024

Youth Engagement Program for High School Students

The LEAD program is designed to inspire and equip high school students with essential leadership skills while nurturing a strong sense of social responsibility. Our goal is to cultivate socially conscious leaders who not only excel academically but also actively contribute to creating a better world for all.

By participating in the LEAD program, you'll engage in hands-on volunteering, dynamic expert-led workshops, and thought-provoking speaker sessions.

Key program details include:

1. Program duration is from October 1st, 2023, to September 30th, 2024.
2. Each registered student will receive a Sewa shirt for event participation, so please select your correct size during registration.
3. A mandatory 2-hour in-person meeting will occur on a designated Sunday each month. Details regarding the  meetings and its timings will be communicated before the LEAD program begins, and these in-person meetings will be held at SCC. These meetings offer students the opportunity to meet our adult leaders, connect with fellow LEAD students, engage in project discussions, share ideas, and build an effective leadership network.
   
4. Quarterly in-person Speaker Series (a chance to interact with accomplished personalities) attendance is mandatory for all LEAD students.
5. Registration to LEAD offers the opportunity to apply to our exclusive Design to Lead (DTL) program, by invitation only for selected students.

These experiences will ignite your leadership passion, enhance collaborative skills, and guide you in making meaningful community contributions. As you embark on this transformative journey, your registration reflects dedication to personal growth, cooperation, and positive impact. Join us in shaping a generation of impactful leaders.

As you embark on this remarkable journey, we invite you to complete the registration form. Your decision to join the LEAD program reflects your dedication to personal growth, cooperation, and positive impact. Together, we will shape a generation of leaders who make a significant difference.

Before you sign up, please spend a few minutes to go through the LEAD presentation.

Hear what our LEAD students have to say

Please Note:

• Community Service hours outside of Sewa are not transferable.
• Immersion hours during Summer  (weekdays and Weekend)
• Sewa volunteering hours are not to replace credit at school classes (Gym, Orchestra, Other Curriculum activity).
• Selection criteria: Limited seats, on first come first served basis. Open to all racial, ethnic, religious, and gender backgrounds.
• Registration ends on November 30th, 2023.
• Info Session for the Sewa LEAD program will be held on Sep 22nd, 2023 at 8:00 PM PST. If you are new to Sewa and want to learn more about LEAD program prior to signing up for the program then please register here. Zoom link will be shared one day prior to the info session. 

  Contact lead-ba@sewausa.org for any questions.
  

  for any questions.

LEAD 2023 - 2024

Youth Engagement Program for High School Students

The LEAD program is designed to inspire and equip high school students (8th Grade through 12th Grade) with essential leadership skills while nurturing a strong sense of social responsibility. Our goal is to cultivate socially conscious leaders who not only excel academically but also actively contribute to creating a better world for all.

By participating in the LEAD program, you'll engage in hands-on volunteering, dynamic expert-led workshops, and thought-provoking speaker sessions.

Key program details include:

1. Program duration is from November 5th, 2023, to October 31st, 2024.
2. Each registered student will receive a Sewa shirt for event participation, so please select your correct size during registration.
3. A mandatory 90 mins meeting (in person or zoom) will occur on a designated day each month. Details regarding the  meetings and its timings will be communicated before the LEAD program begins. These meetings offer students the opportunity to meet our adult leaders, connect with fellow LEAD students, engage in project discussions, share ideas, and build an effective leadership network.
   
4. Quarterly in-person Speaker Series (a chance to interact with accomplished personalities) attendance is mandatory for all LEAD students.
5. Registration to LEAD offers the opportunity to apply to our exclusive Design to Lead (DTL) program, by invitation only for selected students.

These experiences will ignite your leadership passion, enhance collaborative skills, and guide you in making meaningful community contributions. As you embark on this transformative journey, your registration reflects dedication to personal growth, cooperation, and positive impact. Join us in shaping a generation of impactful leaders.

As you embark on this remarkable journey, we invite you to complete the registration form. Your decision to join the LEAD program reflects your dedication to personal growth, cooperation, and positive impact. Together, we will shape a generation of leaders who make a significant difference.

Please Note:

• Community Service hours outside of Sewa are not transferable.
• Sewa volunteering hours are not to replace credit at school classes (Gym, Orchestra, Other Curriculum activity).
• Selection criteria: Limited seats, on first come first served basis. Open to all racial, ethnic, religious, and gender backgrounds.
• Registration ends on November 20th, 2023.
• You will be informed about the Info Session for the Sewa LEAD program. 

  Contact sewadetroit.lead@gmail.com for any questions.

Annual Fundraising Gala -  HELP - "Help Every Live Prosper" to be held at 

GSH Events Center

9550 W Bellfort Ave., Houston, TX 77031

To donate a different amount than what is listed on event registration link - www.sewausa.org/donate and mention Houston Chapter Gala in notes

Sewa Phoenix LEAD 2024

(LEAD - Leadership, Education And Development) 

Youth Engagement Program for High School Students

General Eligibility: Incoming and Current High Schoolers (Grade 8-12). All participants should always exhibit commitment to the values of Sewa and act with integrity and discipline.

Program Dates : January 1st 2024 to October 31st, 2024

Selection Criteria: Limited seats; enrolled on a first-come first-serve basis. Open to all nationalities, religious and ethnic backgrounds.

Registration Fee: $100 per student

Registration Deadline: December 31st, 2023

Commitment : Each participant is expected to commit to at least 35 hours of volunteering.

As a part of the LEAD program, young adults are provided with opportunities to participate and / or lead various activities and to earn volunteering hours. Sewa International will provide certificates as well as a recommendation for Presidential Volunteer Service Award (PVSA) for qualified participants.

Here is sample list of activities:

1. Park Cleanup

2. Tutoring

3. Environment and Sustainability

4. Create your own DIY initiative to address community needs.

5. Sewa Diwali Food Drive

6. Fundraising to support Sewa Projects

7. Community service activities

For general questions, please refer to the FAQ.

Contact phoenix@sewausa.org for any questions.