Tampa Sewa LEAD 2024-25 Program Registration
Mission: Empower the next generation of leaders through youth volunteering, providing opportunities for young people to develop their skills, build leadership, and make a positive impact on their communities.
What is a Sewa LEAD program?
- Youth Development Program for High School students.
- It provides a platform to the participants to serve the greater community and experience the joy of giving.
- It introduces socially conscious leadership in youngsters.
Who can participate in the LEAD program and how many?
- High School Students by the time of conclusion, i.e, upcoming 9th, 10th ,11th and 12th graders.
- Students and Parents need to be sincerely committed to the program and abide by the rules and guidelines.
- Parental involvement is required where needed. Certain hours of parents can be made mandatory.
- Sewausa is a Hindu faith based organization but provides equal opportunity to all racial, ethnic, religious and gender backgrounds to participate.
Details of Certificates and Awards?
1. Consider certificates and awards as the byproducts of this program.
2. We are glad to present Sewa’s recognition certificate by the President of Sewa International USA to all the participants who fulfill the set criteria irrespective of residence status in USA.
3. We would like to get but don’t guaranty the US Presidential Award (PVSA).
4. Only US citizens and green card holders are eligible for PVSA.
5. Award type is as per the rules of the government.
6. Refer this link for the details https://presidentialserviceawards.gov/eligibility
7. For both Sewa’s recognition letter and US Presidential award, hours have to be counted within 12 months period only.
8. Hours cannot be rolled over to next year.
9. Services performed within Sewa LEAD program only have to be counted.
10. Services rendered for other organizations cannot be considered.
Is a fee involved?
- Yes ($75)
What is the Fee used for?
- Sewa T-shirts to each participant.
- ID card with lanyard.
- Refreshments, food, water, etc.
- Facility booking.
- Transportation.
What Activities are undertaken?
By participating in the LEAD Summer program, you'll engage in hands-on volunteering, dynamic expert-led workshops, and thought-provoking speaker sessions.
- Individual's Personal and Professional Development
- Supporting Sewa Projects and Sewa Awareness
- Community Service
What is the time commitment for the program?
1-4 hours every week/weekend over next 1 year (Sep 2024 - Sep 2025)
Sample of programs as below
- Motivational speakers eg: Meeting with socially aware CEOs.
- Workshops
- Skill building
- Collective Fundraising for Sewa Projects
- Sewa awareness projects (videos, meetings, seminars, poster making, booths, etc.)
- Blood Drive
- Hurricane supplies drive
- Soup Kitchen, food pantry
- Park clean up, bench painting
- Walkathons
- Habitat for humanity
- Environment protection
Please Note:
- 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.
Contact tampa@sewausa.org for any questions.
