TEEN LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE - January 29

Young women interested in developing their leadership skills are invited to apply for the Teen Leadership Institute. The institute will consist of a leadership conference and monthly workshops on leadership methods, decision making skills, goal setting, social justice, public speaking, self-expression, interpersonal communication, civic engagement and volunteering. This leadership program is aimed at encouraging and motivating Latina teen girls to make a difference in their community through leadership, self-expression and volunteerism. Young women will engage in interactive activities that will help them explore their own strengths and cultivate their leadership abilities. The program will run throughout the school semester.
BENEFITS:
•Develop leadership skills
•Meet new friends
•Connect with mentors and role models
•Complete community service projects
•Make a difference
ELIGIBILITY:
•Be a Hispanic girl in 9-12 grade
•Demonstrate an interest in volunteerism
•Demonstrate leadership capabilities
•Commit to entire school year
•Fulfill $20 annual membership fee to cover materials
(a limited number of need-base scholarships are available)
REQUIREMENTS:
•Organize 2 community service projects
•Complete a minimum of 20 volunteer hours during the semester
•Participate in January 29 training retreat
•Participate in fundraising projects
•Commit to attending monthly meetings throughout the semester (from January to May)
TO APPLY: Submit an online application at: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/623JRWT
Deadline to apply is January 24th.