Leadership and volunteering

A six-day overnight model parliament where youth debate bills using Westminster procedure.

• Grades not published
• Cost not published

Youth For Understanding Türkiye sends lise students aged 15-18 abroad for a year, semester, trimester or short program with a volunteer host family; 2027-2028 applications are open.

• Grades 9–12
• Fee charged, amount not published

A week-long American Legion Auxiliary civics and leadership program in which West Virginia high-school juniors run a mock state government — campaigning, holding elections, writing bills and running cities and counties.

• Grade 11
• Cost not published

Free evening making sessions at V&A East Storehouse for 16-24 year-olds who live, work or study in east London, with an artist-led workshop each month. No experience needed and all materials are provided.

• Year 12–13
• No fee

A branch of Sea Cadets for 13 to 18 year olds combining water activities with adventure training including orienteering, fieldcraft and weapons handling.

• Year 10–13 / S3–S6
• Cost not published

Genç Başarı Eğitim Vakfı's Junior Achievement company programme: high-school teams set up and run a real mini-company at school with business mentors, compete in the GençBizz Türkiye Final and can earn the international ESP certificate.

• Grades 9–12
• Cost not published

Auditions for instrumental musicians to play in NYMT pit bands under a professional Musical Director in 2027, with a self-tape and an optional ensemble workshop audition.

• Year 10–13 / S3–S6
• Fee: £25

Youth aged 14-24 can apply to the City of Grande Prairie Youth Advisory Council, which advises City Council on issues affecting young people.

• Grades not published
• Cost not published

A flexible volunteer program where youth aged 13-18 across Canada take environmental action projects with remote support from Earth Rangers.

• Grades not published
• Cost not published

Auditions for the 2027 Youth Band of the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain, for brass and percussion players aged 12-19 at around Grade 8 standard.

• Year 10–13 / S3–S6
• Fee: £820

The American Legion Auxiliary's week-long Missouri citizenship and leadership program for high school juniors: young women run a mock state government — elections, parties and legislation — June 19, 2027 – June 26, 2027 at Lindenwood University, St. Charles.

• Grade 11
• Cost not published

A national community-based youth program in citizenship, leadership and fitness, run with the Navy, Army and Air Cadet Leagues; cadets are not members of the Armed Forces.

• Grades not published
• No fee