The Allstate Foundation

National Youth Service Summit

Empowering youth (ages 18 – 22) to serve and improve communities across the country.

About the Summit

The Allstate Foundation is committed to empowering youth to serve and improve communities by equipping them with opportunities and resources to serve.  As a part of that commitment, the Foundation has partnered with the Center for Expanding Leadership and Opportunity (CELO) to launch the National Youth Service Summit, funded by The Allstate Foundation and hosted by CELO.

The Allstate Foundation National Youth Service Summit will bring together youth changemakers (aged 18-22) from across the United States for a weekend of learning, networking, and collaboration. Attendees will leave this experience feeling even more connected, committed, confident, and empowered to continue and improve their service work in their communities. As part of our commitment to ensuring access, funding for travel, lodging, and meal expenses for attendees will be provided by The Allstate Foundation.

The inaugural year of The Allstate Foundation National Youth Service Summit took place in September 2024

Get notified when the application for next year’s Summit opens.

How to Apply

Attendees will be selected through an application process. Applications for The Allstate Foundation National Youth Service Summit 2024 are closed. Questions about the application can be directed to info@expandingleadership.org.

Eligibility

  • Applicants must be aged 18-22 at the time of The Allstate Foundational National Youth Service Summit (2024: September 27-29)
  • Applicants must be active in a service organization or non-profit
  • Applicants must commit to attending the full duration of The Allstate Foundational National Youth Service Summit (2024: September 27-29 in Chicago, Illinois)
  • Please note that this application is open only to residents of the United States.

2024 Timeline

  • June 10: Application Launches
  • July 8: Priority Application Deadline
  • July 31: Application Deadline
  • September 27-29, 2024: The Allstate Foundational National Youth Service Summit (Chicago, IL)

Applications are currently closed.

Application Requirements

The online application must be completed in its entirety for consideration. This includes the following short essay questions:

  1. Describe your participation in service projects or initiatives. Please include your involvement and the impact it had on the community. (200 words maximum)
  2. Do you currently serve in a leadership role in a service project or initiative? If so, please explain your role. (200 words maximum)
  3. What do you hope to learn or take back to your community by attending the Summit? (200 words maximum)

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The Allstate Foundation

In support of The Allstate Foundation‘s youth empowerment strategy, the Center for Expanding Leadership & Opportunity (CELO) has partnered with them to (re)define youth service for a new generation and empower youth to serve and improve communities. Learn more about our shared work on youth-led, youth-driven service here.