• One-on-one coaching to help you brainstorm, plan, problem-solve, and grow. Your coach will help you navigate things like the starter fund application, budgeting, fundraising and registration pages, the Positive Tracks Portal and more.
• A supportive coach who listens, guides, and celebrates your wins.

Access to starter funds and matching funds to bring your Challenge to life.

• We commit to communicating in a timely, transparent, and respectful way.
• We’ll keep you informed of updates or changes as early as possible.

• As a nonprofit with a mission of honoring the youth and young adults we serve, we believe in the power of young people and will respect you regardless of age, experience, or background.
• We value honesty, vulnerability, and learning from mistakes because growth is part of leadership.
• We welcome your ideas, feedback, and voice.

• We work to create spaces where you can show up as your full self, speak up, and take healthy risks.
• We welcome feedback with humility and clarity and we promise to listen, learn, and respond with care.

• Respond to your Coach within a reasonable timeframe. Read more about our Responsiveness and Participation Policy here. 
• Let us know if your plans change. We’re flexible.
• Reach out if you have questions, need support, or just want to share progress!

• Uphold the Positive Tracks values of Joy, Integrity, Growth, Inclusion, Community, Courage, and Balance.
• Treat your teammates, Coach, partners, donors, and community with respect and kindness.
• Help make Positive Tracks a space where everyone feels safe, seen, and respected by upholding our commitment to welcoming and honoring all people, backgrounds, cultures, and identities. 
• Be honest about what you can commit to. We’re here to support you, not pressure you.
• Use starter funds and matching funds responsibly and in alignment with Positive Tracks guidelines. Read more about our Match Guidelines and our Starter Fund policy. 

• Follow through on Challenge program steps: apply, participate in coaching, post your Challenge, Sweat for Good, and submit the post-Challenge form.

• Whether online or in person, your Challenge reflects our shared mission.
• Represent the cause you’re supporting in a thoughtful and informed way.
• Be inclusive, responsible, and values-driven in your outreach, messaging, and actions.
• Center youth voice, equity, and collaboration in the way you lead and advocate.

• Be open to feedback, learning, and change. 
• Not having all the answers is normal. We’re here to help you!
• Share your story and celebrate your wins with us! We are here to celebrate YOU!

Leading a Challenge can bring up questions about planning, fundraising, organizing, or even your cause itself and that’s okay! That’s exactly why Positive Tracks provides coaching. Your coach is here to help you brainstorm, problem-solve, build confidence, and make sure your Challenge reflects our shared vision and values.

If you ever feel stuck or unsure, or if something comes up that doesn’t align with Positive Tracks’ values, reach out. We’re here to support you, listen, and work together on a plan.