Sewa Detroit LEAD 2023

Sewa Detroit LEAD 2023

Youth Engagement Program for High School Students

Program Info:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7p3su4baO8

A great opportunity to experience the joy of giving by getting involved in community service, meet socially aware community leaders, develop leadership, teamwork and organizational skills, and have fun along the way besides achieving Sewa recognition certificate and United States PVSA - Presidential Volunteer Service Award** (conditions apply).

General Eligibility: High School Students including rising freshman (8th grade students going to 9th grade in the Fall of 2023) to 12th grade. Students should be sincere in their commitment to the values of Sewa with integrity and discipline.

Program Objectives:

• Expose the youth to socially conscious leadership in the community
• Experience the joy of giving by getting involved in the community service projects
• Develop a strong sense of inspiration and motivation as they venture into the world

Selection criteria: 

Limited seats, on first come first served basis. Open to all racial, ethnic, religious, and gender backgrounds.

Program Details:

Program duration: February to October 2023

• Minimum 50 hours of community service
• Remain Active in the program year-round
• Community Service hours outside of Sewa are not transferable
• Parent participation as Volunteer
• Sewa volunteering hours are not to replace credit at school classes (Gym, Orchestra, Other Curriculum activity).
• PVSA will be applicable for 

• Local Sewa Events : An opportunity to students to serve local community periodically during the year starting March 2023 for which commitment of 50 hours of volunteering service is expected.

As we have reached capacity for Design to LEAD program, the registrations are now closed for 2023. 

• DTL (Design-To-LEAD) : Use the principles of design thinking to solve society's problems. This program is led by a Stanford University Professor. Intensive program requiring a commitment of  weekly 4 hours for 6-8 months. 

• Registration for DTL ends on Feb 18th

• Learn more about Sewa DTL (Design to Lead): 

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0txHMavIm-A

• DTL meetings on zoom/online will be held on: 
  Sundays 1pm - 2:30pm EST
• Commitment to attend all the DTL sessions every Sunday is required

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

**must be a US citizen or Permanent resident to be eligible for PVSA. All students completing 50 hrs or more will receive Sewa Certificates irrespective of citizenship status. The PVSA will be awarded as per the guidelines mentioned on this website.