Teen Volunteers. Real Impact. Grades 6–12. No Fundraising. Just Service.
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Our Mission
At Lion’s Heart, we help teens discover their
passions, support local nonprofits, and build
leadership skills through hands-on volunteering.
passions, support local nonprofits, and build
leadership skills through hands-on volunteering.
Our goal is to inspire a lifelong commitment to
civic engagement—so every student can make a
real difference in their community and their future.
civic engagement—so every student can make a
real difference in their community and their future.
What We Offer
Lion's Heart offers structured programs that help teens discover their passion for
service while developing essential life and leadership skills.
service while developing essential life and leadership skills.
To join: $69 One Time Enrollment Fee, $110 Dues Yearly
Group Membership
Join a group of students in your grade level to volunteer, lead, and grow together. Build leadership skills through meaningful youth-led service projects, give back to your community, and make new friends along the way.
Same grade, same gender or mixed groups available
Attend group meetings and decide where to serve as a group
Elect officers and learn leadership
Individual Membership
Prefer to serve on your own? No problem
As an individual member, you'll get access to local volunteer opportunities near you-just sign up, serve, and log your hours in your digital portfolio.
Serve on your own time
No group meetings, volunteer for nonprofits you choose
It's flexible, impactful, and all about what works for you.
All Memberships
Instantly Access Your Volunteer Dashboard
All Lion's Heart Members get immediate access to our digital platform and mobile app to:
Track volunteer hours
Find service opportunities nearby
Showcase your impact with a personalized digital portfolio
Everything you need to make volunteering easy, organized, and rewarding.
Our Vision
Lion’s Heart helps teens grow into
compassionate, community-driven leaders
through hands-on volunteer service.
compassionate, community-driven leaders
through hands-on volunteer service.
While making a real impact, members build a
verified service transcript that highlights their
leadership, dedication, and volunteer hours—
perfect for college, scholarships, and job applications.
verified service transcript that highlights their
leadership, dedication, and volunteer hours—
perfect for college, scholarships, and job applications.
Teens doing good— helping local nonprofits near them and gaining the skills to lead with purpose.
Empowered Teens, Stronger Nonprofits
Our Awards
Turn your volunteer hours into something big.
At Lion’s Heart, your service isn’t just meaningful—it’s recognized.
As a member, you can qualify for two of the most prestigious national awards for youth volunteers:
As a member, you can qualify for two of the most prestigious national awards for youth volunteers:
President’s Volunteer Service Award
A national honor that celebrates your commitment to community
service. Teens who meet annual volunteer hour goals can earn
Bronze, Silver, or Gold levels—perfect for college applications,
resumes, and scholarship programs.
service. Teens who meet annual volunteer hour goals can earn
Bronze, Silver, or Gold levels—perfect for college applications,
resumes, and scholarship programs.
See how your Lion's Heart hours count toward the PVSA
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The Congressional Award
Created by Congress, this award challenges students ages 14–24
to grow as leaders, develop new skills, and make a lasting impact.
Your Lion’s Heart service hours can help you achieve this
personalized, goal-based national recognition.
to grow as leaders, develop new skills, and make a lasting impact.
Your Lion’s Heart service hours can help you achieve this
personalized, goal-based national recognition.
Start earning The Congressional Award through Lion’s Heart
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The Torchbearer Award®
The Torchbearer Award® recognizes exceptional high school
members who go above and beyond in their commitment to service.
Lion’s Heart’s highest honor for high school members who
complete 100+ service hours across at least four cause areas.
members who go above and beyond in their commitment to service.
Lion’s Heart’s highest honor for high school members who
complete 100+ service hours across at least four cause areas.
Ready to be recognized for your impact?
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25-Hours Badge
Recognizing your impact, one year at a time.
Lion’s Heart members who complete 25 hours of volunteer service
each year earn the official 25 Hours Badge—a digital award they can
proudly share on social media, with friends, and on college or
scholarship applications.
Lion’s Heart members who complete 25 hours of volunteer service
each year earn the official 25 Hours Badge—a digital award they can
proudly share on social media, with friends, and on college or
scholarship applications.
It’s a fun, shareable way to celebrate your dedication to
service each year!
service each year!
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What Our Members Say
"Watching my daughter grow through Lion’s Heart has been incredible. She’s learned how to lead with empathy, stay organized, and give back in ways... Show More
Laura M.
Proud Mom of a Lion’s Heart teen volunteer
"Lions Heart has given me the chance to grow as a leader while making a real difference in my community. Volunteering alongside passionate and... Show More
Nimishii S.
Member since 2023
"Being a Lion's Heart member helped me find my passion for giving back to my community. Since graduating, I have continued to find ways... Show More
Allie W.
Lion’s Heart Alumni
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