CMHQ is a global launchpad for ambitious high school students ages 13 to 17 seeking to lead impactful initiatives in their communities. CMHQ offers 2 methods of support: the CMHQ summer program and CMHQ initiatives. CMHQ Summer Program: Lead a community project this summer with CMHQ’s 6-week program, guided by expert mentors and proven strategies. We help you plan and execute an impactful initiative that makes a real difference in your community. CMHQ Initiatives: We support by finding you a team and location to deliver the initiative, in addition to providing a curriculum, developed alongside our corporate sponsors.

CMHQ is designed for high-school students between the ages of 13-17. In addition to the age requirement, you must also: - Be proficient in English. - Have access to good internet connection.

Our priority is to help youth lead impact within their communities. In CMHQ, you work on unique service projects and develop a portfolio that you may use when applying to university. While experiences in CMHQ may be spoken about on university applications, our launchpad is designed for community service and personal growth.

1. After signing up for Catalyst (our digital service-tracking platform) and scoring 80% or higher on our changemaker quiz you will be able to explore the initiatives we offer for leading in your city. 2. Explore and sign-up to lead initiatives that align with your interests 3. Will be selected to lead the initiative, given a role for the initiative, and placed in Slack group chat with other youth close to you. 4. Work collectively with fellow youth and the support of CMHQ to bring the initiative to life.

Following being selected for an initiative, each participant is designated a role based on the initiative. Roles range from designing media for the initiative to being the one teaching on initiative day. Based on the initiative and role you are given, your tasks may be virtual or in-person. If you cannot be in-person for the initiative, accommodations can be made by fellow initiative leaders to switch to a more convenient role.

Initiatives at CMHQ are run using the wide-spanning curriculums we have developed alongside our partners. This diversity allows you to find a curriculum you love leading and that matches your interests. CMHQ offers: Fundraising Initiatives (Raising money to be donated to CMHQ) Hands-On Class Initiatives (Classes with an interactive component - Science Experiments) Teaching Class Initiatives (Classes that are curriculum-based - Business & Public Speaking Classes) Donation Drive Initiatives (Donation of items coupled with an interactive workshop - Clothes, Sanitary Products, Soccer Equipment, Book Donations) Sign up for one of these initiatives on our digital service-tracking platform, and bring it to life in your community today!

The time to complete an initiative in CMHQ differs based on the type of initiative. On average, from start to finish, initiatives typically take 2-3 weeks to be completed

Yes. CMHQ awards service hours for leading projects. On average, you can earn 5 hours for every initiative you lead in CMHQ.

Following leading an initiative in CMHQ you will earn 4 things: A secure link to a certificate designating the impact you made during the initiative. This certificate can be placed on platforms such as LinkedIn (Certificate Template: https://www.cmhqglobal.com/impact/volunteer) Service hours for the time you contributed to leading the initiative Changemaker badges - Various badges given to leaders of distinction during the initiative. Impact Points - Based on changemaker awards won and completion of the initiative, will receive impact point on volunteer digital dashboard; Catalyst. These points can be accumulated to join our gold changemaker program. Social Media Exposure - Have the impact you made be recognized on CMHQ social media outlets including our LinkedIn and Instagram accounts, to inspire more youth to get involved in making impact in their communities.

You may only lead one project at a time, but after completing a project, you can continue to lead projects with CMHQ.

Badges recognize youth who go above and beyond during CMHQ initiatives, with selections made by CMHQ executives of the initiative. Badges correlate to impact points and include: MVP, Problem-Solver, Innovator, Efficiency, Excellence, and Communicator.

You will be awarded Impact Points during the course of your journey in CMHQ. Impact Points are awarded through completion of passion projects and CMHQ initiatives along with additional Impact Points given for awards won during CMHQ initiatives.

Being a Gold Changemaker is one of the most prestigious titles awarded within CMHQ. To apply to be part of the program, you must accumulate at least 200 Impact Points. Eligible changemakers may apply for the program, with the application including two written essays. Gold Changemakers become spokespeople for CMHQ in their country and internationally. Additionally, their bios are published on the CMHQ website and gain access to larger CMHQ initiatives including fundraising and conference hosting.