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Honeycomb Leadership Corps: Applications Now Open!

Ready to take your Honeycomb experience to the next level? The Honeycomb Leadership Corps (HLC) is now accepting applications for 2027! This year-long program invites high school students AND their parents to step into leadership roles, volunteer side-by-side, and deepen their impact in Chicago's communities.

As HLC members, parents and teens commit to a year of service, volunteering together at a minimum of 10 Honeycomb projects. You'll work alongside our Project Leaders to help guide younger volunteers, support our nonprofit partners, and create wonderful experiences for Honeycomb families. Think of it as being a camp counselor or teaching assistant—with the added bonus of spending quality time together as a family!


Who Can Apply?

  • High school students ages 14–17 and their parents
  • Applicants must participate in at least two in-person Honeycomb projects before the orientation on January 24, 20207


Program Requirements

  • Mandatory Orientation: Parents and teens must attend an orientation in late January 24, 2027, from 6:00–8:30 PM (date TBD).
  • Monthly Service: Complete at least 10 Honeycomb projects throughout 2027, choosing opportunities that fit your interests and schedule.
  • Additional Leadership: Participate in at least one special initiative, such as Summer Swarm, Holiday Cheer Challenge, Green Bee Challenge, or peer-to-peer fundraising.


How to Apply

Parents and teens must submit separate applications. Don't worry—these aren't college essays! Brief, informal, heartfelt responses are encouraged.


Application Deadline: Sunday, January 10, 2027


Space is limited, and priority will be given to teens who are already active Honeycomb volunteers. We're looking for families who enjoy working with kids, thrive in a team setting, and share our passion for service.


Not ready for a year-long commitment? No problem! Teens and parents are always welcome to volunteer together at our regular Honeycomb programs.

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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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* 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 on January 24, 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.