The Leadership Academy offers self paced online certifications for volunteers, students, nonprofit teams, and anyone who wants to grow their impact. Each course builds practical skills that strengthen service, leadership, and community engagement.

Why the Leadership Academy Exists

Volunteers are the foundation of strong communities. These courses provide clear tools, confidence, and knowledge to help you lead effectively and create lasting impact. Every program includes a digital certificate and optional reading materials.

What You Receive

• Self paced online learning
• Lifetime access
• Digital certificate
• Hours count toward award eligibility
• Training that supports resumes, college applications, and volunteer portfolios

Membership is not required to enroll.

Leadership Academy Courses

The Leadership Academy currently offers 12 courses:

1. Volunteer Leadership

Communication, coordination, motivation, conflict solving, and project planning.

2. Volunteer Mental Health

Burnout prevention, compassion fatigue, stress management, balanced service habits.

3. Intergenerational Volunteering

Collaboration across youth, adults, and seniors.

4. Volunteering Through the Arts

Using creativity to support community projects.

5. Crisis and Disaster Response

Readiness, safety, communication, and emotional support during emergencies.

6. Fundraising for Volunteers

Grants, sponsorships, outreach, and partnership skills.

7. Event Planning for Volunteer Coordinators

Logistics, scheduling, risk assessment, and reporting.

8. Volunteer Advocacy and Civic Engagement

Advocacy skills, community outreach, and public involvement.

9. Environmental Volunteerism

Sustainability centered service and eco leadership.

10. Digital Volunteering

Virtual tools and remote project management.

11. Inclusive and Accessible Volunteering

Welcoming volunteers of all abilities and backgrounds.

12. Youth Volunteerism and Student Leadership

Goal setting, teamwork, and leadership development for young volunteers.

Who These Courses Are For

• Volunteers of any experience level
• Students and youth leaders
• Pageant titleholders building their platforms
• Nonprofit teams and coordinators
• Senior volunteers
• Educators and civic groups
• Anyone preparing for awards or service roles