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Are you ready for a leadership journey like no other? The Honeycomb Leadership Corps (HLC) is now accepting applications! This year-long program invites high school students AND their parents to step into leadership roles and volunteer side-by-side, making a lasting impact in Chicago's communities.


As part of the HLC, you'll will play a vital role in our mission by committing to a year of service with Honeycomb, beginning in 2027. Together, parents and teens will volunteer monthly at Honeycomb projects (minimum of 10 project throughout the year), supporting our team leaders with tasks like day-of logistics, teaching activities to fellow volunteers, and mentoring younger kids. You’ll gain behind-the-scenes insight into everything that makes Honeycomb’s projects special, all while growing our hive of programs and spending quality time as a family!


Who Can Apply:


  • High school students aged 14-17 (must be enrolled in high school)
  • Attend a minimum of 2 in-person Honeycomb volunteer projects PRIOR to the orientation in January 2027


Program Requirements:


  • Teens AND Parents must attend a mandatory orientation in January, 2027 from 6:00-8:30, (specific date to be decided later)
  • Attend a minimum of 10 volunteer projects in 2027. Choose projects throughout the year that align with your interests and schedule. Projects can be completed in a support role, or as a regular attendee.
  • Required participation in at least one additional leadership initiatives of your choice throughout the year such as Holiday Cheer Challenge, Green Bee Challenge, peer to peer fundraising, or Summer Swarm—designed to build your skills, foster teamwork, and grow your impact. 


How to Apply:


Parents and teens must submit separate applications to be considered for the program. Don't worry! These are not college essays. You may write brief and informal answers to the questions below. Speak from the heart and be yourself! 


Applications are open until Sunday, January 10th 2027, at 11:59pm. Space is limited and not all applicants may be accepted in the program. Priority will be given to teens who currently volunteer with Honeycomb. All applicants should enjoy working with kids, thrive in a team setting, and feel passionate about volunteerism and the Honeycomb mission!


The program kicks-off late January 2027 with a mandatory orientation for parents and teens. If this ongoing leadership opportunity isn't right for you, don't worry. We always welcome (and encourage!) teens and their parents to join us at our regular public programs. 

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* Last Name
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* Email
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* Address
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* Please share the name of the parent/teen with whom you are applying to the Honeycomb Leadership Corps.
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(TEENS ONLY) High School Name
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(TEENS ONLY) Year in 2025-2026 School Year
* Have you volunteered with Honeycomb in the past?
* Approximately how long have you volunteered with Honeycomb? Do you have a favorite project or projects?
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* Why do you think Honeycomb is important to our Chicago community?
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* Please share 2 skills or qualities that you hope to bring to the Honeycomb Leadership Corps?
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* HLC is a unique leadership program for high school students AND their parents. Why are you looking forward to participating with your family member?
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* How did you hear about Honeycomb Leadership Corps?
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* Will you be able to attend the MANDATORY orientation in late January 2027, from 6PM - 8:30PM?
FOR PARENTS ONLY: I have read the Consent, Release and Waiver of Liability below and I fully understand the contents, meaning and impact of this consent, waiver, indemnity and release. This consent, waiver, indemnity and release shall by binding on me, my child(ren), my (and their) heirs, executors, administrators and assigns.

For and in consideration of the participation in the program and/or activities and/or for other good and valuable consideration in hand paid, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, this Consent, Release and Waiver of Liability (“the “Release”) is hereby executed by the Registrant’s & Participant’s (collectively “Participant’s”) in favor of The Honeycomb Project, their directors, officers, employees, volunteers and agents (collectively, “The Honeycomb Project”). The Participant’s wish and desire(s) to participate in a program and/or activity sponsored by The Honeycomb Project. The Participant and/or the participant’s parent and/or guardian, in the event of a minor, and on their behalf, and with fully knowledge of the circumstances, hereby freely, voluntarily, and without duress executes this Release and Waiver of Liability under the following terms:Release and Waiver. Participant does hereby release and forever discharge and hold harmless The Honeycomb Project and it successors and assigns from any and all liability, claims, and demands of whatever kind or nature, either in law or in equity, which arise or may hereafter arise from Participant’s activities with The Honeycomb Project. Participant understands that this Release discharges The Honeycomb Project from any liability or claim that the Participant may have against The Honeycomb Project with respect to any bodily injury, personal injury, illness, death, or property damage that may result from Participant’s activities with The Honeycomb Project, whether caused by the negligence of The Honeycomb Project or it's officers, directors, employees, or agents or otherwise. Participant also understands that The Honeycomb Project does not assume any responsibility for or obligation to provide financial assistance or other assistance, including, but not limited to medical, health, or disability insurance in the event of injury or illness.Medical Treatment. Participant does hereby release and forever discharge The Honeycomb Project from any claim whatsoever which arises or may hereafter arise on account of any first aid, treatment, or service rendered in connection with the Participant’s activities with The Honeycomb Project.Assumption of Risk. Participant hereby expressly and specifically assumes the risk of injury or harm in the activities and releases The Honeycomb Project from all liability for injury, illness, death, or property damage resulting from the Activities.Insurance. The Participant understands that, except as otherwise agreed to by The Honeycomb Project in writing; The Honeycomb Project does not carry or maintain health, medical, or disability insurance coverage for any Participant. Each Participant is expected and encouraged to obtain his or her own medical or health insurance coverage.Photographic and other media release. Participant does hereby grant and convey unto The Honeycomb Project all right, title, and interest in any and all photographic images, video and/or audio recordings made by The Honeycomb Project during the Participant’s activities with The Honeycomb Project, including, but not limited to, any royalties, proceeds, or other benefits derived from such photographs or recordings. Participant further grants to The Honeycomb Project and its representatives the right to reproduce, use, exhibit, display, broadcast, distribute and create derivative works of these images and recordings in any media now known or later developed for promoting, publicizing or explaining The Honeycomb Project and its activities and for administrative or educational purposes.Other. Participant expressly agrees that this Release is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by the laws of the State of Illinois, and that this Waiver and Release shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Illinois. Participant agrees that in the event that any clause or provision of this Waiver and Release shall be held to be invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, the invalidity of such clause or provision shall not otherwise affect the remaining provisions of this Release and Waiver of Liability which shall continue to be enforceable. The Participant agrees that, but for the enforceable nature of this document, The Honeycomb Project would not have permitted the activity or the Participant’s participation in said activity. Participant agrees and acknowledges that Participant, or Participant’s guardian, is 18 years or older and is competent to contract in Participant’s name and on behalf of Participant’s child(ren). I have read this document before signing below, and I fully understand the contents, meaning and impact of this consent, waiver, indemnity and release. This consent, waiver, indemnity and release shall by binding on me, my child(ren), my (and their) heirs, executors, administrators and assigns.