Chance Makers is Give Chances' youth leadership council for middle and high school students nationwide who want to grow as leaders, serve their communities, and make a difference. Running for over 10 years, the program delivers evidence-based leadership curriculum developed with government agencies and community partners through biweekly hybrid workshops, in-person events, and hands-on service.

• Learn: Structured mentoring from college students, educators, and professionals; monthly workshops on leadership, communication, and wellness; college prep workshops and career exploration panels.
• Lead: Members plan and execute the annual Chance Makers Leadership Forum (300+ attendees), managing panelist recruitment, sponsorship, marketing, budgeting, and day-of operations. Members also design and launch their own community initiatives through the Youth Social Impact Project Challenge.
• Serve: Members engage in outreach across schools, neighborhoods, and partner organizations, advocating for education access, youth empowerment, mental health, and inclusion.

Benefits include public speaking and leadership skill-building, Volunteer Service Award eligibility, professional recommendation letters, and networking with alumni and professionals.

Eligibility: Chance Makers (Grades 9-12) and Junior Chance Makers (Grades 5-8). One-year commitment with active participation required.

Annual Membership 2026-2027:

• New Membership $350, Renewal $300.
• Scholarship opportunities available upon review.

Apply at [https://forms.gle/Qohcth6RZwAezR2s8].

Questions: [email protected].

Age Groups	Adolescents
Community Services	Arts & Recreation Art / Writing / Poetry Community Community Education Community Service Drop In / Community Center Volunteer Opportunities Education Tutoring / Enrichment Legal / Advocacy Advocacy (Legal)
Health Services	Behavioral / Mental Health Teen Issues
Treatment Services	In-Community Services Outreach Services Professional Services / Wraparound Youth Mentoring Outpatient Services Counseling
Payment Types	Scholarships / Financial Aid Self Pay
Language Spoken	Spanish
Areas Served	State-Wide

Last Updated: 07/10/26