10th-11th Grade Resource

Leadership Opportunity Finder

50+ Leadership Opportunities for Sophomores

Class Representative

Easy2-3 hours/week

Represent your grade in student government meetings

How to start: Talk to your student council advisor or run in fall elections

Club Officer (President, VP, Secretary)

Medium3-5 hours/week

Lead a school club in your area of interest

How to start: Join clubs as a freshman, show commitment, then run for office

Sports Team Captain

Hard10+ hours/week

Lead your athletic team on and off the field

How to start: Excel in your sport, show leadership, get coach recommendation

Peer Tutor Coordinator

Easy3-4 hours/week

Organize tutoring sessions for struggling students

How to start: Excel in a subject, apply through guidance office

School Newspaper/Yearbook Editor

Medium5-7 hours/week

Lead the editorial team for school publications

How to start: Join publications as a writer, work your way up to editor

Food Drive Organizer

Easy2-3 hours/week

Organize food drives for local food banks

How to start: Contact local food bank, propose monthly drives at school

Library Youth Program Leader

Easy3-4 hours/week

Lead reading programs for elementary students

How to start: Contact local library about youth volunteer opportunities

Community Garden Project Leader

Medium4-5 hours/week

Start or lead a community garden initiative

How to start: Partner with local environmental groups or start your own

Charity Fundraiser Coordinator

Medium3-5 hours/week

Organize fundraisers for causes you care about

How to start: Choose a charity, plan events like 5Ks, bake sales, or auctions

Youth Sports Assistant Coach

Medium5-6 hours/week

Help coach younger kids in your sport

How to start: Contact local rec leagues or Boys & Girls Club

Start a New School Club

Hard4-6 hours/week

Found a club based on your unique interests

How to start: Find a teacher sponsor, write constitution, recruit members

Social Media Campaign Creator

Medium3-4 hours/week

Run awareness campaigns on issues you care about

How to start: Pick a cause, create content calendar, build following

Blog or Podcast Host

Medium5-7 hours/week

Create content about your passion or expertise

How to start: Choose platform, create consistent schedule, promote content

Youth Nonprofit Founder

Hard8-10 hours/week

Start a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization

How to start: Research cause, file paperwork, build board of directors

App/Website for Social Good

Hard6-8 hours/week

Develop technology solutions for community problems

How to start: Learn coding, identify problem, build and launch solution

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