The program is delivered online, once a week in a 90 minute class via Zoom. There is no other class time involved. Classes are recorded, so if you miss a class you can watch the recording later to accommodate your busy schedule! We recommend that you catch up on the classes you miss in a timely fashion so you have the information you need to succeed.

The program is designed to ensure you succeed. Upon starting the program, you may feel the fundraising goals are somewhat overwhelming, but this is why the program is in place, to show you how to think like a changemaker, to teach you new skills , and to provide you with the leadership expertise to lead your peers and community to make it happen. If you fall behind in your fundraising due to unforeseen circumstances, you simply give yourself more time to achieve the fundraising goal you have committed to and take the next module at a later date. Over 95% of participating students reach their fundraising goals.

Absolutely not! The program is designed to help you achieve your goals whether you've never done anything like this before, or you have a ton of leadership and social change experience. Whatever level you are at, the program is designed to work for you!

No. You must take the program in order as learning is sequential. Module 1 needs to be completed first, followed by Module 2, followed by Module 3. You can participate in one, two or all three modules- it's up to you!

None! You can decide as you go if you the commitment that you want to make.

Yes. If you complete your module goals, Create Change will verify volunteer hours for that module. Volunteer hours can include class time (2 hours per class), individual team meetings (for Modules 2+3), and the time put into fundraising initiatives. Funds must be submitted to Create Change before volunteer hours are accepted for approval.

The funds that you raise go to support Create Change's work in Ghana to empower girls to become leaders, so they can help lift themselves, their families and communities out of poverty. 100% of student fundraising supports our programs in Ghana. Read more about our Ghana programs here.

Other than the weekly 2 hour classes delivered online, you are expected to work on your fundraising outside of class. The program guides you with a step-by-step guide of how to take every action you need to succeed. All of the work to be done outside of class you schedule on your own, based on your personal availability and schedule. The program is designed to be flexible and to fit in with your busy schedules. Some students are able to achieve their goals with minimal time and effort, while others choose to implement more extensive plans. The program encourages you to make plans that suit their existing schedules.

The program acts as a guide and support system for you to do your own fundraising where you live. In Module 1 we walk you through step-by-step on how to get started on leading change on your own. In Module 2 we guide you to build a team in your school/ community, and how to design and implement a plan with that team. You individually do this wherever you live, and learn to fundraise, market, and lead a team through doing. The program helps you with your confidence and belief in yourself, helps you to set both personal and fundraising goals, and provides you with a step-by-step plan of how to achieve your goals. The students from across Canada who participate in the program become a support system for each other, as you all learn and face challenges together as a group. The online community of like-minded youth who are interested in social change provides a safe space as you grow and learn.

How you fundraise is completely up to you. You are responsible for your own fundraising, but you will be given guidance and support along the way. From online campaigns, to partnering with local companies, to fundraising in school, we give you all the information and strategies you need, but what you decide to do is completely up to you.

No. As the program is offered on a rolling basis, you can choose to take more time with your fundraising and continue with the next module at a later date.

The program is FREE. We only require a $35 registration fee which will be added towards your fundraising.

All funds raised will go directly to supporting literacy programs in rural communities in Northern Ghana.

Like a walk-a-thon, a read-a-thon is where participants get people to pledge money for each page that they read. With respect to this program, Literacy Leaders will organize and implement a read-a-thon a local elementary schools, where children get family and friends to pledge money for every page they read in an effort to help children their own age in Ghana get the chance to learn to read too.

Registered leaders commit to the full goal, so if your friends want to join and register they would have to take on their own goal, but you could combine your goal and work together. However, if you have friends who want to work with you on your own goal, you can work as a team and share your volunteer hours. We will issue official volunteer hours for up to 3 friends.

There are 5 week of classes that are 2 hours. Each week you are challenged with an action that should take 1 - 2 hours. In total the program should take between 30 - 50 hours but this can be carried out over the span of 3 - 6 months.

Yes! The time you spend working on this program can go towards official volunteer hours, but only if you actually raise funds.

During the 5 week online portion, we recommend you stay on track with weekly actions, but you have up to 6 months to complete the program goals.

To commit to the program, all you have to do is fill out the registration form and pay the registration fee by clicking the 'Register Now' button at the bottom of the page.

There are 5 week of classes that are 2 hours. Each week you are challenged with an action that should take 1 - 2 hours. In total the program should take between 30 - 50 hours but this can be carried out over the span of 3 - 8 months.

Like a walk-a-thon, a read-a-thon is where participants get people to pledge money for each page that they read. With respect to this program, Literacy Leaders will organize and implement a read-a-thon a local elementary schools, where children get family and friends to pledge money for every page they read in an effort to help children their own age in Ghana get the chance to learn to read too.

All funds raised will go directly to supporting programs that help children living in poverty gain access to educaiton and skill building programs in Northern Ghana.

The program is FREE. We only require a $35 registration fee which will be added towards your fundraising.

To commit to the program, all you have to do is fill out the registration form and pay the registration fee by clicking the 'Register Now' button at the bottom of the page.

Yes! The time you spend working on this program can go towards official volunteer hours, but only if you actually raise funds.

Registered leaders commit to the full goal, so if your friends want to join and register they would have to take on their own goal, but you could combine your goal and work together. However, if you have friends who want to work with you on your own goal, you can work as a team and share your volunteer hours. We will issue official volunteer hours for up to 3 friends.

To complete classes, you have up to 7 weeks. We recommend you attend classes live, but if you have to miss one you have 2 weeks from the class date to complete a missed class form. During the 5 weeks we also recommend you stay on track with weekly actions to ensure you are moving forward quickly. Aside from the 5 classes, it takes students around 1- 3 months to achieve program goals. However, you can take UP TO 8 months to complete the program goals. This is because it often can take a few weeks to secure partnerships with local elementary schools, and sometimes schools will want a few months lead-up time before the actual read-a-thon is implemented. After the 5 weeks of classes, the program offers a monthy meeting to support you with your ongoing work.