Peace Ambassador Leadership Program (PALP)
Boosted Confidence
Cultivate resilience, self-belief, courage, and determination, enabling you to tackle challenges and overcome obstacles.
Service Projects
Receive end-to-end support as you bring your service project to fruition.
Service Hours
Peer Leaders can accrue 130 hours with the potential for an added 50 should they attend PALS. Jr. Counselors in Training and Returning Counselors can amass up to 310 hours.
Academic Edge
Enhance your resume and make your college application stand out, showcasing your dedication, achievements, and unique experiences to admissions committees.
Scholarship Support
Receive expert guidance on identifying, applying for, and securing scholarships and grants, maximizing your opportunities for financial assistance and academic recognition.
Peer Mentoring
Engage in dedicated peer support groups and benefit from the guidance of experienced peers.
About PALP
PALP is a peer-led program that fosters leadership and personal development while preparing high school students for college and beyond. It nurtures team building, confidence, empathy, resilience, mental health and wellness, and social responsibility. Students earn 70+ hours through community service project development and execution. At the heart of PALP is a commitment to empowering the next generation of leaders.
For Teachers, Counselors, and Club Sponsors:
Are you mentoring the next generation of leaders? Your position empowers you to recognize students with exceptional promise. Aligning closely with core values from clubs emphasizing community service, leadership, public speaking, academic excellence, diversity, and mental health, PALP offers a unique platform for students to further their leadership journey.
Nominate a High School Student Today!
If you’ve observed remarkable skills and dedication in students from clubs or classes like HOPE, Mental Health Awareness, Speech and Debate, and more, this is their chance to shine in PALP as a Junior Counselor in Training or Peer Leader.
Click HERE to Nominate
For High School Students:
Are you seeking an opportunity to elevate your leadership potential and make a significant impact in your community? PALP is your platform to enhance leadership skills, boost college applications, and engage in meaningful community service projects. Engage in PALP and earn between 150-350 community service hours, setting your university applications apart.
Click HERE to Apply for PALP Today!
While you don’t need a nomination to apply, having one from a teacher or counselor can significantly boost your application. If you’ve been nominated, ensure you include the name of your nominator in the application.
PALP is proudly presented by:
Community Service Requirements and Benefits
All students must participate in a group community service project of their choosing. Service hours are provided for all time spent developing, planning and executing the project while in the program.
These hours are not mandatory or guaranteed as they are solely based on each students attendance, participation, performance, consistent tracking of hours, and timely submissions. It is important to note that almost 80% of participants do accomplish these hours. (Ask your Program college mentors how many they earned in high school through PALP.)
Peer Leaders (grades 9-12) can accrue approximately 128 hours over their 9-month tenure, with the potential for an added 50 hours should they attend PALS as a delegate. Meanwhile, Junior Counselors in Training (grades 9-11) and Returning Junior Counselors (grades 10-12) are presented with the opportunity to amass approximately 357 service hours during 10-11 months of PALP and a singular PALS event. For each subsequent PALS event they partake in, they can earn additional service hours.
Peer Leaders and Junior Counselors in Training Service Project Options
- Compassion Crates – Helping the unhoused community
- Journaling – Supplementing Self Help
- STEMunity
- Untold Stories (Book Ban)
- PALS Development
- Young at Heart (Mentoring the Elderly)
- “Share the Care” – A Social Media Mental Health and Resources Campaign
Returning Junior Counselors Service Projects: Committee Options
- PALS Planning
- Clubs and Activities
- Creative Services
- Administrative
- College Prep
- Service Projects
- Program Development
- Mental Health and Wellness
- Fundraising and Sponsorship
Jr. Counselor Service & Training Retreat
This retreat is tailored for Jr. Counselors in Training and Returning Jr. Counselors from PALP, prepping you for your role at PALS at prestigious institutions. This immersive experience amplifies regular PALP sessions with advanced teamwork training. Apply your skills in real-world settings, notably at the Boys and Girls Club, leading hands-on presentations. Explore Orlando’s academic landscape with tours at top colleges, challenge yourself in Escape Rooms designed for our team building activities, and unwind in luxury accommodations. This retreat promises growth, camaraderie, and fun.
While we value the contributions of all our PALP participants, this particular retreat is designed specifically for Jr. and Sr. Counselors. As such, Peer Leaders will have other exclusive opportunities tailored to their roles and growth.
Miami Dolphins Foundation
Miami Dolphins Football UNITES aims to connect the intersections of community, culture, education, mentorship, health and wellness.
Since 2021, the Miami Dolphins Football UNITES program has held the distinguished role of being the presenting sponsor for PALP. This esteemed partnership has provided our students with enriching experiences that go beyond the classroom. They have had the exciting opportunity to immerse themselves in community tailgates, Captains Program, attend riveting football games, participate in cultural events, celebrate various holiday festivities, and make a tangible difference through the Dolphins Cancer Challenge, among other engaging activities. We are immensely proud of this collaboration and deeply appreciate the unwavering support the Miami Dolphins Football UNITES program offers, amplifying our mission and enriching the lives of our students.
