Leadership and volunteering

Federally funded volunteer service opportunities and micro-grants for youth across Canada, delivered by partner organizations.

• Grades not published
• No fee

A UK youth charity programme where teenagers from age 12 join a local unit for boating, sailing, adventure and teamwork activities and gain qualifications.

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

English National Ballet's annual September-to-July programme giving 13-16 year-old dancers ballet and contemporary training with creation and performance skills. A registration of interest for the 2026/27 cohort is open.

• Year 10–11 / S3–S4
• Cost not published

Girlguiding Rangers is the section for girls aged 14 to 18, meeting in local units for trips, skills badges, volunteering and leadership roles such as young leader and peer educator.

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

The City of Brampton's first Youth Cabinet is taking general-membership applications from Brampton youth aged 14 to 29 to advise on youth issues.

• Grades not published
• Cost not published

Two student leaders from each state, DC and DoDEA spend a week in Washington experiencing the national government and each receives a $12,500 college scholarship.

• Grades 11–12
• No fee

A provincial network of Ontario youth who work with Ontario Nature staff on conservation campaigns, events and outreach for the 2026-27 year.

• Grades not published
• Cost not published

A free, nationwide volunteer youth community of the Turkish Aeronautical Association for 11-22-year-olds who want to promote aviation and take part in aviation, space and social-responsibility projects.

• Grades 9–12
• No fee

A volunteering and leadership pathway for 16-17 year olds who support their local Young Archaeologists' Club branch, with an optional 24-month Progression Pathway and mentoring.

• Year 12–13 / S5–S6
• Cost not published

English Heritage's national youth engagement programme lets people aged 16-25 join as Youth Associates throughout the year to hear about heritage opportunities and take part in online meet-ups.

• Year 12–13
• Cost not published

An annual youth ensemble that learns folk tunes by ear, meeting on Sundays at Cecil Sharp House in London for ages 11-19. The autumn term is underway but newcomers can still join through a free trial session.

• Year 10–13 / S3–S6
• Fee: £285

A free Department of National Defence youth program for ages 12–18 in northern, coastal and isolated communities, run through local patrols.

• Grades not published
• No fee