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Lead service initiatives you're passionate about  with ease.

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Meet Yash

Through CMHQ, along with his friends, he was able to lead a STEM initiative in his community of Jharkhand, India and make impact he's always wanted to. 

  • What is the mission of CMHQ?
    CMHQ is a global launchpad for ambitious high school students ages 13 to 17 seeking to lead service initiatives in their communities. CMHQ offers 2 methods of support: passion projects and CMHQ initiatives. Passion Projects: Lead the process of organizing a community service project with the advice of CMHQ and a team of our elite consultants. We support you in running and effective and efficient project within 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.
  • What is the difference between leading passion projects and CMHQ initiatives?
    In a CMHQ initiative, our support is hands-on as we provide all resources needed to run an initiative. For passion projects, we are in an advisory role that assists you in creating and executing your project and we are there to answer any questions or concerns you may have.
  • What are the eligibility requirements to lead initiatives with CMHQ?
    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. CMHQ offers support for both passion projects and CMHQ initiatives. Based on where you live, CMHQ initiatives may or may not be available to you. However, we offer the ability to do passion projects regardless of where you live. Learn more here.
  • Can leading initiatives with CMHQ help me get into university?
    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.
  • What does the process of the passion project accelerator look like?
    For our passion project accelerator, CMHQ advises high-school students looking to lead service projects within their communities. Our process is simple: Using our application form, create an application to join our passion project accelerator. Wait 24 - 48 hours to hear back on whether you have been admitted to the accelerator, based on your application. If selected, meet with our impact consulting team for a 10-minute call for support in planning and starting your project. Begin work on your project and bring any questions or concerns you may have to CMHQ along the way through a Slack channel. Submit pictures and videos of your project to CMHQ once it is completed. Receive recognition for the impact you have made through service hours, a change-maker certificate, and social media exposure. Impact points, accumulated by continually completing initiatives can be accumulated to join our gold changemaker program, hosting exclusive opportunities like being a CMHQ ambassador.
  • What are examples of outcomes from passion projects from the accelerator?
    Outcomes of passion projects have ranged from delivering needed goods, such as clothing and food to those in need to projects teaching language classes to those who have newly arrived in countries. Bring us your idea and CMHQ will advise you in making it come true.
  • What type of support does CMHQ provide in the accelerator?
    CMHQ impact consultants initially support you in finalizing an idea for your project and what your next steps to execute are. During the course of planning your project, you will have unrestricted access to our advisory team. This channel can be used to help with addressing any questions or concerns you may have while planning and running your project. Additionally, if you need to reach out to external institutions, our team can reach out on your behalf to aid in increasing response times.
  • What does the process of leading a CMHQ initiative look like?
    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.
  • What are initiative roles?
    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.
  • What are examples of outcomes from CMHQ initiatives?
    Outcomes of CMHQ initiatives have ranged from youth delivering science experiments in orphanages and schools to whole-community beach clean-ups. CMHQ helps in taking out the legwork of making large-scale impact in your community.
  • What types of CMHQ initiatives can I lead?
    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!
  • How long does it take to complete an initiative with CMHQ?
    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
  • Can I earn service hours for leading projects with CMHQ?
    Yes. CMHQ awards service hours for leading projects. On average, you can earn 5 hours for every initiative you lead in CMHQ.
  • What happens after I lead an initiative with 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.
  • Can I lead more initiatives with CMHQ after completing one?
    You may only lead one project at a time, but after completing a project, you can continue to lead projects with CMHQ.
  • What badges can I earn during CMHQ initiatives?
    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.
  • What are impact points?
    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.
  • What is the Gold Changemaker program?
    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.
  • What is the role of country executives?
    Country executives oversee local operations, ensuring program success in their countries. To become the country ambassador of your country for CMHQ apply here.
  • What qualities do CMHQ executives have?
    There is one quality that all CMHQ executives have: the will to execute efficiently. Our leadership ethos at CMHQ is that we want to go as quickly from ideating to executing, which at the end of the day helps change lives. Our executives are also strong leaders, gifted communicators, efficient organizers and largely have a genuine passion for service.
  • What is the process behind becoming an executive?
    When you fill out the form, you will be contacted by one of our human resources representatives to arrange an interview. This interview will be around 15 minutes and discuss your personal skills and past service experiences, to gauge CMHQ executive-fit.
  • How many executive positions are there per country?
    Per country, there are 6 executive positions. There is one country ambassador, who is the primary executive, and 5 additional executives who are critical in the operations of a CMHQ team.
  • Are there promotion opportunities?
    Yes. CMHQ's has many opportunities for promotion. There is first the country ambassador, which works at a national level, then regional representatives, which manage a group of countries, then continent representatives, which manage a whole continent.

How It Works

Our Platform

Catalyst is our digital service-tracking platform where you will track your service journey in CMHQ.

Watch our leading initiatives overview video and pass a short-quiz to receive access.

Once on Catalyst, on your dashboard, sign up to lead initiatives near you that you're passionate about. 

Communication

Based on a role you are given for the initiative, complete planning through tasks that will be provided, leading up to initiative day.

Communication will take place in a Slack group chat with fellow initiative-leads and a CMHQ executive.

By the end of the initiative, you will have formed great friendships with fellow leads!

80 students outside during CMHQ science initiative in India

Initiative Day!

Along with fellow initiative-leads, deliver a curriculum developed by CMHQ and our partners!

Have fun, and make the impact you have always wanted!

CMHQ volunteer certificate

Recognition

Following delivering the initiative receive:

Certificate
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
Receive service hours for the time you contributed to leading the initiative. On average, leading an initiative in CMHQ provides five service hours. 

Badges
Badges recognize youth who go above and beyond during 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. 

Impact Points
Based on changemaker badges won and completion of the initiative, receive impact points through Catalyst. These points can be accumulated to join our gold changemaker program. 

Gold Changemaker Program
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.

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. 

Something For Everyone!

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.

  • What is the mission of CMHQ?
    CMHQ is a global launchpad for ambitious high school students ages 13 to 17 seeking to lead service initiatives in their communities. CMHQ offers 2 methods of support: passion projects and CMHQ initiatives. Passion Projects: Lead the process of organizing a community service project with the advice of CMHQ and a team of our elite consultants. We support you in running and effective and efficient project within 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.
  • What is the difference between leading passion projects and CMHQ initiatives?
    In a CMHQ initiative, our support is hands-on as we provide all resources needed to run an initiative. For passion projects, we are in an advisory role that assists you in creating and executing your project and we are there to answer any questions or concerns you may have.
  • What are the eligibility requirements to lead initiatives with CMHQ?
    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. CMHQ offers support for both passion projects and CMHQ initiatives. Based on where you live, CMHQ initiatives may or may not be available to you. However, we offer the ability to do passion projects regardless of where you live. Learn more here.
  • Can leading initiatives with CMHQ help me get into university?
    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.
  • What does the process of the passion project accelerator look like?
    For our passion project accelerator, CMHQ advises high-school students looking to lead service projects within their communities. Our process is simple: Using our application form, create an application to join our passion project accelerator. Wait 24 - 48 hours to hear back on whether you have been admitted to the accelerator, based on your application. If selected, meet with our impact consulting team for a 10-minute call for support in planning and starting your project. Begin work on your project and bring any questions or concerns you may have to CMHQ along the way through a Slack channel. Submit pictures and videos of your project to CMHQ once it is completed. Receive recognition for the impact you have made through service hours, a change-maker certificate, and social media exposure. Impact points, accumulated by continually completing initiatives can be accumulated to join our gold changemaker program, hosting exclusive opportunities like being a CMHQ ambassador.
  • What are examples of outcomes from passion projects from the accelerator?
    Outcomes of passion projects have ranged from delivering needed goods, such as clothing and food to those in need to projects teaching language classes to those who have newly arrived in countries. Bring us your idea and CMHQ will advise you in making it come true.
  • What type of support does CMHQ provide in the accelerator?
    CMHQ impact consultants initially support you in finalizing an idea for your project and what your next steps to execute are. During the course of planning your project, you will have unrestricted access to our advisory team. This channel can be used to help with addressing any questions or concerns you may have while planning and running your project. Additionally, if you need to reach out to external institutions, our team can reach out on your behalf to aid in increasing response times.
  • What does the process of leading a CMHQ initiative look like?
    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.
  • What are initiative roles?
    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.
  • What are examples of outcomes from CMHQ initiatives?
    Outcomes of CMHQ initiatives have ranged from youth delivering science experiments in orphanages and schools to whole-community beach clean-ups. CMHQ helps in taking out the legwork of making large-scale impact in your community.
  • What types of CMHQ initiatives can I lead?
    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!
  • How long does it take to complete an initiative with CMHQ?
    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
  • Can I earn service hours for leading projects with CMHQ?
    Yes. CMHQ awards service hours for leading projects. On average, you can earn 5 hours for every initiative you lead in CMHQ.
  • What happens after I lead an initiative with 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.
  • Can I lead more initiatives with CMHQ after completing one?
    You may only lead one project at a time, but after completing a project, you can continue to lead projects with CMHQ.
  • What badges can I earn during CMHQ initiatives?
    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.
  • What are impact points?
    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.
  • What is the Gold Changemaker program?
    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.
  • What is the role of country executives?
    Country executives oversee local operations, ensuring program success in their countries. To become the country ambassador of your country for CMHQ apply here.
  • What qualities do CMHQ executives have?
    There is one quality that all CMHQ executives have: the will to execute efficiently. Our leadership ethos at CMHQ is that we want to go as quickly from ideating to executing, which at the end of the day helps change lives. Our executives are also strong leaders, gifted communicators, efficient organizers and largely have a genuine passion for service.
  • What is the process behind becoming an executive?
    When you fill out the form, you will be contacted by one of our human resources representatives to arrange an interview. This interview will be around 15 minutes and discuss your personal skills and past service experiences, to gauge CMHQ executive-fit.
  • How many executive positions are there per country?
    Per country, there are 6 executive positions. There is one country ambassador, who is the primary executive, and 5 additional executives who are critical in the operations of a CMHQ team.
  • Are there promotion opportunities?
    Yes. CMHQ's has many opportunities for promotion. There is first the country ambassador, which works at a national level, then regional representatives, which manage a group of countries, then continent representatives, which manage a whole continent.

Note:

Based on where you live, CMHQ initiatives may or may not be available to you. However, we offer the ability to join our passion project accelerator regardless of where you live. Learn more here.

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