High School Leaders
This one-of-a-kind initiative invites students and their guardians to team up and make a lasting impact. Each year, participants commit to a goal of 50 hours of community service, combining group-based volunteer work with self-led projects that reflect their unique passions and values.
Chickadeeds curates meaningful, interest-based service opportunities just for this group—and encourages students to take the lead in dreaming up and launching their own projects.
Through this program, students will:
- Grow into confident, compassionate community leaders
- Develop valuable life and leadership skills
- Forge meaningful connections with local nonprofit organizations
At the end of each program year, students will be honored with a Chickadeeds High School Leader Certificate and recognized on the Young Maine Volunteer Roll of Honor—a meaningful credential for college applications, personal growth, and professional development.
A $25 annual registration fee supports each cohort’s senior-year capstone project, developed in partnership with the Maine Community Fund.
Next High School Leader Cohort Application Date: May, 2027.
“Being able to make a difference with other kids my age feels like the best thing I could possibly be doing with my peers.”
“Being part of the Chickadeeds High School Leaders has been an extraordinary experience. I've developed a new perspective on my life, and a new eagerness to help people whenever I can. I look forward to doing the program again this year!”
“Being a High School Leader has opened my eyes to causes I never would have discovered on my own. It’s shown me how much impact young people can have when we give our time and energy to help others.”