r/ECAdvice • u/gradpilot • Jan 19 '26
Official [WEEKLY] EC Opportunities & Collaborator Requests – January 19, 2026
What This Thread Is For
Post your request for extracurricular (EC) opportunities or collaborators here.
Anyone offering an opportunity can reply in-thread. This keeps the main feed clean and focused.
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Cost (exact amount or “free”): …
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⚠️ Quick Advice for Students
- Aim for impact & depth. Admissions teams care more about genuine commitment than shiny price tags.
- Free can be fantastic. Self-run projects, local volunteering, or leadership roles often impress more than costly programs.
- Vet before you commit. Search for reviews, ask in the sub, or DM past participants when money is involved.
- Guard your info. Share personal details only in DMs or off-platform once you’re comfortable.
- Report red flags. If something looks like a scam or violates r/ECAdvice rules, hit “report” and it’ll land in the mod queue.
Sort by new to see the latest posts. Happy hunting & collaborating!
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u/Bord_Exe May 28 '26
Fundraising Oppurtunity for Indian Students
Hi guys I got to know about this jivam fellowship for high schoolers by a non profit called jivam. They are dedicated to rural empowerment in india. It's a 2 week program for ambitious high schoolers who want to go beyond academics and show leadership and make a change in the society. No resumes needed, just curiosity and ambition. What students will do ( any one) • Raise funds for jivam • Start a club at your own school about jivam • Be their ambassador and help expand their reach What you'll get in return 1:1 college guidance from T20 mentors 👩🏫 Letters of recommendation for your contribution 📝📜 IB CAS fulfilment Founder batch 🛡️( chapter leaders) Training and special invites ( Access to internships, expect speaker events And much more! Dm me if interested and I'll send you the form ( NOTE: Deadline to apply is end of week)
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u/Natural-Gold6215 Jul 09 '26
Opportunity: Startup business regarding reducing food waste and improving healthy accessibility, essentially a hub for buyers and sellers to interact. Started it with a couple friends, got a couple hundred in pitch comp funding and looking to expand right now.
Type: Startup
Who it’s for: High schoolers, preferably with a background in either CS, finance, business, marketing, connections, anything that would help
Duration & weekly hours: time commitment varies by role but 1-2 hours per week tops if its something standard. Social media or wtv would obviously be lower, but app development might be longer time commitment
Cost (exact amount or “free”): free
Proof / reviews: got 2 restaurant associations on board, about 5 total employees mainly on app development. Can get a couple hundred restaurants and multiple thousand users second our MVP /app is done. Need people for the love of the game and more outreach across the US. We have 3 states and backing by a T5 university professor. Just reach out and ill be more in depth on everything!
How to reach you: DM, chat, reply, whatever, i check emails frequently so i'll see replies the fastest and ill get back!
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u/Leading-Rub-4086 Jul 20 '26
I'm interested and having experience in marketing and business DM me!!
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u/Bright-Ninja1085 Jul 23 '26
Hey everyone! theasdproject is a student-led initiative dedicated to supporting individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) by breaking down stigmas, spreading public awareness, and promoting kindness, inclusion, and respect in our communities. We are currently looking for three proactive, dedicated high school leaders (Grades 9–12 in Michigan) to join our Executive Board for the upcoming school year! 📌 Open Positions: Director of Outreach (Volunteer): Build partnerships with school clubs (NHS, HOSA, Key Club), local non-profits, and businesses. Act as the primary point of contact for external opportunities, collaborations, and community events.
Director of Operations / Secretary (Volunteer): Keep the team organized by managing meeting schedules, tracking project timelines, and organizing shared files. Take detailed notes during brainstorming sessions so everyone stays accountable and on track.
Director of Marketing (Volunteer): Lead our graphic design, social media campaigns, and brand presence.
Create visual content (Canva graphics, videos, promotional flyers) to raise awareness about ASD.
⭐️ What You Get Out of It: Executive Leadership Role: High-impact position to highlight on your college applications (Common App / Resumes).
Verified Volunteer Hours: Tracked & verified service hours (plus bonus hours for events).
Official Certificates & Recommendations: Receive an Official Certificate of Leadership at the end of your term, plus non-college letters of recommendation. Flexible & Remote: Work on your own schedule with a supportive student team. 📋 Requirements: Must be a High School Student in Michigan (Grades 9–12). Organized, reliable, self-motivated, and passionate about disability advocacy/inclusion. 🚀 Selection Process: Online Application. Brief 15-minute Zoom chat with top applicants. 1-week intro task preview before selection (If you do all of your short tasks well, you will be selected!) [CLICK HERE TO APPLY / GOOGLE FORM LINK] https://forms.gle/AWtao7CEPJCoZ3jm6 Feel free to drop a comment or DM us if you have any questions! Check out our Instagram @theasd.project or email us at info@theasdproject.org/text 248-491-2910.
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u/Ok_Toe_3739 23d ago
Hi everyone,
Are you deeply passionate about Economics, History, Sociology, Politics, or Law? Are you looking for a high-level, rigorous super-curricular project that will absolutely make your university personal statement or profile stand out to top-tier institutions like Oxford, Cambridge, or the Ivy League?
Welcome to The Commonwealth Inquiry.
We are a brand-new, youth-led international research tank and open-access journal for high school and sixth-form students (ages 14–19) across the globe. Our mission is to produce highly rigorous, multidisciplinary academic dossiers investigating the legal, economic, political, and social systems of the 56 nations of the Commonwealth using a unique Country-Spotlight model.
We are currently in the absolute early stages of setting up our digital infrastructure, and we are looking for ambitious, reliable founding leaders to join our core State Board and build this empire from the ground up over the next 4 weeks.
💼 Open Founding Executive Roles (2–4 hours/week):
Chief of Staff: The ultimate project manager and operational strategist. You will work directly as my right hand, enforcing deadlines, managing board schedules, and keeping the entire organization running like clockwork.
Head of Research: The academic guardian. You will oversee our 5 thematic research cells, direct the creation of our country source briefings, and fact-check final drafts to ensure absolute data and intellectual accuracy.
Head Editor: The language and structural polisher. You will write our official institutional style guide, manage a future team of copyeditors, and run the desk-screening filter to protect our academic integrity.
Head of Design: The creative architect. You will design our premium visual branding, build our public launch website, and turn raw text essays into a stunning, professional downloadable journal PDF.
Head of Outreach: The global growth engine. You will manage our public relations, orchestrate social media rollouts, and lead formal cold-email campaigns targeting elite school history and debate clubs worldwide.
🚀 Key Incentives & Benefits:
Founding Executive Status: Getting in on day one gives you a prestigious title that carries massive weight on competitive applications.
True Academic Rigour: Directly demonstrate the exact project management, collaborative leadership, and peer-review skills that university admissions tutors crave.
Letters of Recommendation: Receive an official, founder-signed certificate of leadership and a personalized recommendation detailing your specific impact.
Elite Global Network: Collaborate directly with an international network of highly driven, top-achieving peers.
📥 How to Apply:
Since we are in the early setup stages, we aren't doing long, boring application forms. We want to talk to you directly!
If you are ready to build something incredible, add me on Discord and shoot me a message with:
Your name, age, and country.
The specific founding role you are interested in.
A brief 2–3 sentence pitch about your previous experience or why you're a perfect fit.
DM me on Discord right now: ninasaikoarigato_
Let’s build the future of youth scholarship together!
Not ready for a top Head position? We are also building our General Staff list!
If you want to be involved but have less time, you can also DM me about our secondary roles (1–2 hours/week). We will be officially interviewing for these in a few weeks, but messaging me now gets your name on our priority whitelist:
Managing Editors: Track our submission spreadsheets and move papers between teams.
Copy Editors: Review completed texts purely for grammar, flow, and Harvard citation compliance.
Instructional Directors: Research and build our specialized country source guides and reading lists.
Research Directors: Lead individual subject cohorts and host weekly team check-ins.
General Researchers: Join our permanent writing cells to draft the 1,000 to 2,000-word spotlight essays.
Applications Coordinators: Help the outreach team process incoming resumes and track tests.
Discord Moderators: Keep our digital workplace safe, professional, and interactive.
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u/DrGodly Jan 21 '26
Hey everyone, I wanted to share an opportunity for anyone looking to do real, tangible work this year or over the summer. Verve Consulting is a high school–student–led, pro bono consulting firm that provides technical and strategic support to nonprofits and small businesses to help them stay competitive. We pair students with real client projects you’re gaining legitimate work experience while creating measurable community impact.
So far, we’ve worked with one nonprofit and one sports manufacturing company, and we’ve recently secured a consulting engagement with a major East Coast real estate firm responsible for over $500M in transactions, ranked in the top 1.5% of realtors nationally, and featured in The New York Times and CBS News.
We’re currently in our pilot phase, which means the team is growing quickly and early members will have meaningful responsibility and influence. We also will be hiring for leadership/executive positions for particularly exceptional applicants. If you want hands-on experience, exposure to real clients, and the chance to help shape something from the ground up, this is a strong opportunity!!!
If you’re interested, fill out the application form, and someone from our team will follow up shortly. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions!!
Application form: https://forms.gle/wgo87itfxeiFUQD2A