{"id":208,"date":"2025-07-16T09:40:10","date_gmt":"2025-07-16T09:40:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/designvista.serverhatch.com\/lion-international\/?page_id=208"},"modified":"2026-06-01T20:16:23","modified_gmt":"2026-06-01T20:16:23","slug":"what-is-a-leo","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/designvista.serverhatch.com\/lion-international\/what-is-a-leo\/","title":{"rendered":"What is a Leo?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">What is a Leo?<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">For young volunteers ages 12 to 30, Leos are where it\u2019s at. Leos are committed to serving, growing their leadership skills and making connections, and above all to bringing positive change to the world. When Leos come together to serve, things get done. And they have a great time doing it.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1752578405086{margin-top: 60px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">The Leo difference<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_raw_html css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;counter-box&#8221;]JTVCQ09VTlRFUl9OVU1CRVIlMjBpZCUzRDIxOSU1RA==[\/vc_raw_html][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1752578405086{margin-top: 60px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Inspired young leaders, serving today<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Leos are changemakers and influencers, a global community of motivated young people excited about service and the connections it creates. They bring a fresh approach to service and take pride in inspiring one another\u2014and the world around them.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row gap=&#8221;20&#8243;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_row_inner el_class=&#8221;inner-box serving-today&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<iframe class=\"colorbox\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Tc4KhGgmKxk?si=DGwujycpM-WqKGVP\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Be ready for adventure.<\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Develop leadership skills, serve the community and have fun!<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_row_inner el_class=&#8221;inner-box serving-today&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<iframe class=\"colorbox\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4wJem5KJ8hg?si=Rm-OpyqLlvROSW8M\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Let service serve you.<\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Create lifelong friendships and enjoy new activities.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_row_inner el_class=&#8221;inner-box serving-today&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<iframe class=\"colorbox\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/FLIV8iSa-G4?si=NQxMCNgpJgVF3VLN\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Support your cause.<\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Turn your ideas into impact.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1752578394806{margin-top: 60px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1061&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>Step into your potential<\/h3>\n<div class=\"tile-body\">\n<div>\n<p>Being a Leo means much more than service.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s the chance to grow as an individual and a leader. Joining a Leo club connects you to a global network of service-minded young people eager to make their communities\u2014and the world\u2014a better place.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cta\"><\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_raw_html css=&#8221;&#8221;]JTNDYSUyMGhyZWYlM0QlMjIlMjMlMjIlMjBjbGFzcyUzRCUyMmJ0bi0yJTIyJTNFQmVjb21lJTIwYSUyMExlbyUzQyUyRmElM0U=[\/vc_raw_html][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1752578415984{margin-top: 60px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">What Leos are saying<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row gap=&#8221;20&#8243;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_row_inner el_class=&#8221;inner-box reviews-box&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Jeenette Fuentes Natera<\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Colombia<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">&#8220;I&#8217;m a Leo because it helps me contribute to the growth of youth empowerment and also provides me with the opportunity to give back.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;212&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_circle_2&#8243; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_row_inner el_class=&#8221;inner-box reviews-box&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Yannick Reimann<\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Germany<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">&#8220;I am a Leo because it provides countless opportunities for personal growth.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;213&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_circle_2&#8243; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_row_inner el_class=&#8221;inner-box reviews-box&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Mihika Joshi<\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">United States<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">&#8220;I&#8217;m a Leo because I want to serve my community in any capacity that I can by working with other Leos and Lions on activities that will help improve the lives of others.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;214&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_circle_2&#8243; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;] What is a Leo? 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