Leadership and volunteering

The American Legion's week-long Indiana citizenship and leadership program for high school juniors: young men run a mock state government — elections, parties and legislation — June 13, 2027 – June 18, 2027 at a site in Indiana (see website).

• Grade 11
• 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

A one-year, paid program at the Royal Military College of Canada in Kingston for First Nations, Metis and Inuit high school graduates, with free tuition and books and no long-term commitment.

• Grade 12
• No fee

A democracy-education programme of the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR RI) in which selected senior-high students act as legislators in Jakarta. The 2027 intake is not yet announced.

• Grades 10–12
• No fee

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, year-long programme at Modern Art Oxford for 16-18-year-olds living in Oxfordshire to experiment, collaborate and co-curate creative projects with artists.

• Year 12–13
• No fee

High school students aged 13-18 in Halton Region can apply to the Halton Regional Police Service Youth Advisory Council, which advises the police on youth-focused initiatives.

• Grades 9–12
• Cost not published

A five-week summer mentorship and leadership program at the University of Calgary for Black high school youth.

• Grades not published
• Cost not published

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

A free program in which high school students from the North Saskatchewan River watershed in Alberta learn from water experts and design their own watershed project.

• Grades 9–12
• No fee

Teens aged 14-18 can volunteer with Ottawa Public Library, including joining branch Teen Advisory Groups that plan teen programs.

• Grades not published
• Cost not published

Youth Crew voyages on Tall Ships Youth Trust Challenger yachts for 12 to 25-year-olds, from a day sail to nearly two weeks, building confidence, teamwork and leadership, with a bursary programme.

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