LEAD 2023 - 2024

Youth Engagement Program for High School Students

The LEAD program is designed to inspire and equip high school students with essential leadership skills while nurturing a strong sense of social responsibility. Our goal is to cultivate socially conscious leaders who not only excel academically but also actively contribute to creating a better world for all.

By participating in the LEAD program, you'll engage in hands-on volunteering, dynamic expert-led workshops, and thought-provoking speaker sessions.

Key program details include:

1. Program duration is from October 1st, 2023, to September 30th, 2024.
2. Each registered student will receive a Sewa shirt for event participation, so please select your correct size during registration.
3. A mandatory 2-hour in-person meeting will occur on a designated Sunday each month. Details regarding the  meetings and its timings will be communicated before the LEAD program begins, and these in-person meetings will be held at SCC. These meetings offer students the opportunity to meet our adult leaders, connect with fellow LEAD students, engage in project discussions, share ideas, and build an effective leadership network.
   
4. Quarterly in-person Speaker Series (a chance to interact with accomplished personalities) attendance is mandatory for all LEAD students.
5. Registration to LEAD offers the opportunity to apply to our exclusive Design to Lead (DTL) program, by invitation only for selected students.

These experiences will ignite your leadership passion, enhance collaborative skills, and guide you in making meaningful community contributions. As you embark on this transformative journey, your registration reflects dedication to personal growth, cooperation, and positive impact. Join us in shaping a generation of impactful leaders.

As you embark on this remarkable journey, we invite you to complete the registration form. Your decision to join the LEAD program reflects your dedication to personal growth, cooperation, and positive impact. Together, we will shape a generation of leaders who make a significant difference.

Before you sign up, please spend a few minutes to go through the LEAD presentation.

Hear what our LEAD students have to say

Please Note:

• Community Service hours outside of Sewa are not transferable.
• Immersion hours during Summer  (weekdays and Weekend)
• 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.
• Registration ends on December 22nd, 2023.
• Info Session for the Sewa LEAD program will be held on Sep 22nd, 2023 at 8:00 PM PST. If you are new to Sewa and want to learn more about LEAD program prior to signing up for the program then please register here. Zoom link will be shared one day prior to the info session. 

  Contact lead-ba@sewausa.org for any questions.

Sewa International has partnered with North South Foundation for this event.

 Volunteers will help with manning the Registration/Check-in booth, Proctoring, Guiding participants to rooms, Grading, and other tasks during the upcoming NSF Regional Contest.

Date and Time: April 28^th, 2024. Multiple time slots available.

Location: Shiva Vishnu Temple Hindu Community & Cultural Center, 1232 Arrowhead Ave, Livermore, CA 94551

Sewa International has partnered with Living Arroyos for this event.

Volunteers will help remove trash at Robertson Park, cleanup a riparian habitat, and learn about the restoration work that Living Arroyos has been doing. Tools will be provided for the cleanup project.

Register

Date and Time: Saturday, May 18^th , 2024 from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Location: Robertson Park, 3200 Robertson Park Rd, Livermore, CA 94550

What to bring: Water, snacks, closed toed shoes, long pants, warm clothes, hat and waiver (waivers will be provided at sign-in on event day, however participants under 18 need a waiver signed by parent/guardian beforehand)

Parking: Parking will be in the main gravel parking lot at Robertson Park. Follow this link for navigation.

Living Arroyos Waiver Form: 2023-24 Joint Volunteer Waiver_Living Arroyos version.pdf