P.O. Box 934, Olney, MD 20830
[email protected]
www.projectchange-md.org
301-257-4769
PROJECT CHANGE STUDENT LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE
Rising Sixth Through Eighth Graders
Session 1- July 13 –17
Session 2- July 20 - 24
PROJECT CHANGE announces its annual Student Leadership Institute for rising sixth through eighth graders.
In this interactive, fun, evening program, participants will have the opportunity to participate in:
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Project identification and planning of community service activities
Personal goal-setting and self-assessment
Leadership skills development
The Institute will be held from 5:30 to 8:30pm, at St. John’s Episcopal School, 3427 Olney Laytonsville Rd, Olney, MD
20832.
Through participation in this program, youth will:
 Be introduced to Project Change and its signature programs (You Have the Power! Community Service
Network, and Youth Empowered Service)
 Learn the value of high-quality service opportunities
 Develop competencies in program planning
 Understand the value of participating in volunteer activities, both personally and for the benefit of their
community
 Develop leadership skills necessary for successful, meaningful participation in high school and community
service activities
 Learn how to work effectively with others in project teams
 Identify potential volunteer opportunities in personal areas of interest
 Have the opportunity to take on leadership roles in Project Change activities
Students will also earn 15 service-learning (SSL) hours. The Student Leadership Institute will be led by Project Change
staff and Project Change high school mentors.
Applications are currently being accepted. Cost for the Institute is $125 for applications submitted by May 31, and
$150 for applications submitted between June 1 and June 17. Some limited, need-based scholarships are available.
Project Change will accept applications on a rolling admissions basis. All applications must be submitted by June 17.
The application is available online at www.projectchange-md.org.
Mail completed application and a check payble to: Project Change, P.O. Box 934, Olney, MD 20830. Or pay online:
www.projectchange-md.org. Go to “Donate” page and click on Student Leadership Institute in down menu.
Applications for high school instructors are also being accepted and are due by no later than Wednesday May 20.
Teen Instructors can earn over 30 SSL hours. The application is available online at www.projectchange-md.org or email:
[email protected].