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INTERNATIONAL
NATIONAL (USA)
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS http://www.bbbsa.org
Big Brothers Big Sisters has developed expertise in youth mentoring
since its founding in 1904. Programs are available in the United States, United
Kingdom, Canada and Australia. The need for volunteers is high. In Victoria
there are currently 350 children on the waiting list. Some have been waiting for
over two years. The commitment required of a volunteer is 2 to 6 hours per week
for more than twelve months, enabling a significant long term friendship to
develop. Today BBBS provides one-to-one mentoring relationships between adult
volunteers and children primarily from single-parent families. (See National)
BREAD FOR THE WORLD http://www.bread.org/
Bread for the World is a nationwide Christian citizens
movement seeking justice for the world's hungry people by lobbying our nation's
decision makers. Bread for the World's 45,000 members
contact their senators and representatives about legislation that affects hungry
people in the United States and worldwide. We do not provide direct relief or
development assistance. Rather, we focus on using the power we have as citizens
in a democracy to support policies that address the root causes of hunger and
poverty.
CAMP QUALITY http://www.campquality.org.au/
Camp Quality is a week long camping experience and
year round support system for children with cancer and their families. Founded
and established in 1983 in Sydney, Australia, there are now over 55 locations
world wide in 19 countries. The United States has 14 camps for children with
cancer located in 11 states.
Each child is assigned a companion who provides support and encouragement
during the week. They spend twenty-four hours a day together. Our goal at Camp
Quality is to provide these special children the opportunity to experience new
and exciting activities, make new friends and create fun memories that will
sustain them in the weeks and months ahead as they continue their medical
treatments. There is never a cost to our campers or their families. Camp Quality
is an all volunteer, non-profit organization.
- Opportunities include:
- Become a Camp Q. Volunteer by committing blood, sweat, and tears, as
well as their heart and soul to Camp Q. Kids. Contribute talents to our
organization in the endless possibilities to share: Camp Directors, Camp
Organizing Committee members, companions, doctors, nurses, crafts, sports,
photography, campfires, cooking, special event organization, etc.
* Camp Q. Auctions * Become a Corporate Sponsor
* Become a Quality Companion * Involve Your Service Organization
* Refer a Child * Share the Camp Quality "smile therapy."
CARE http://www.care.org/international/index.html
CARE reaches out to people whose lives are devastated
by humanitarian emergencies, or who are struggling each day in poor communities
to survive and improve their lives. CARE focuses its approach at the family and
community levels. We believe that each family should enjoy a basic level of
livelihood security. Excellence in Action: CARE looks at the big picture of
poverty and combines approaches to attack not just the symptoms, but the
underlying causes as well. This holistic approach results in diverse and
innovative solutions, including programs that build capacities of local
organizations, that advance girls' education and equity for women, that promote
land mine safety and conflict resolution and that integrate human rights
concerns with humanitarian assistance.
CROSS SEARCH http://www.crosssearch.com/
CrossSearch is a searchable directory of nearly 20,000
Christian internet sites on the Web. CrossSearch aims to provide quick, easy
access to all manner of Christian resources and information on the Web. The web
sites sponsored have not been checked by the staff of this 4 for 40 resource
list. Interested persons should review any site carefully before becoming
involved with its services to children. Determine if any conflict might exist
between personal/professional values and a site’s affiliations or connections.
ETHIOPIAN DISTANCE LEARNING ASSOCIATION http://www.physics.ncat.edu/~michael/edla
Site is under construction. Please comment on the draft Constitution. The
Ethiopian Distance Learning Association is committed to the education of the
Ethiopian youth in collaboration with grass root organizations including, The
International Open College of Ethiopia, the Virtual School of Ethiopian Studies
and the Ethiopian Virtual University. The proposed design, organizational
structure and mission of these schools are located at web site.
- If you would volunteer to work on some of the project and or become an
active member of EDLA, please fill out the Volunteer Faculty Profile form
immediately.
- We need you to interact with Ethiopian social and scientific
institutions, k-12 schools, colleges and universities.
- Collaborate with them in internet based course design, adult education,
health education and research.
- Make your knowledge accessible to them.
FEED MY LAMBS MINISTRIES (Local, domestic, international) http://www.fmli.org
Feed My Lambs hosts a church without walls to the
needy, the homeless and the street children faithfully. Their service is all
about children at risk, orphans, refugees, the homeless, and the needy, the lost
and forsaken elderly, the drug addict, the prostitute, and the impoverished. It
is supported by love offerings and is approved by the IRS as 501(c)(3) nonprofit
organization for tax deductible donations.
Program Service Target Areas:
Locally: Cass and Southern Jackson County, Missouri
Domestically: Houston's impoverished gang violence-ridden East End, Appalachia,
Native Americans in Southwest and Alaska
Internationally: Philippines, Uganda, and Sierra Leone at the present time
Feed My Lambs meets physical needs such as food, clothing, and
toys as well as offering Christian anti-drug and anti-gang programs to children
in high risk poverty and crime areas. Feed My Lambs reaches these unchurched
children in a language they understand--puppets and clowns. They partner with
local churches and women's organizations for clothing/food needs, and assist
other organizations by providing resources.
FOUR-H PROGRAMS http://www.ifyeusa.org/
Since its founding in 1948, The International
Four-H Youth Exchange (IFYE) program has helped thousands of young people from
across the United States, Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, and the South
Pacific learn about life in other lands. There are 6.6 million 4-H members.
The IFYE program is an in-depth learning experience in which 4-H alumni and
other young adults live with host families in other countries to increase global
awareness, develop independent study interests, and improve language skills.
Programs vary from country to country, with some emphasizing an agricultural
work experience, volunteering at an adult training center, or working with a
local youth development program similar to 4-H. Volunteers are used
internationally, nationally and locally. Call and find out how you can help. In
the United States, 4-H
is the youth education branch of the Cooperative
Extension Service, a program of the United
States Department of Agriculture.
HUMAN DIGNITY AND PEACE http://www.dignityandpeace.netfirms.com/
Human Dignity and Peace is dedicated to helping the people of the former Soviet
Union meet their essential needs and develop a reasonable quality of economic,
educational, emotional, social, and spiritual life. They serve street children
and the children in boarding schools, orphanages, and assist the youth
Russian-American Friendship Club as well as NGOs serving youth, families, and
the elderly. Volunteer opportunities are national and international.
HUMAN DIGNITY, INTERNATIONAL http://www.humandignityinternational.org/
This organization is in its formative stage, seeking
non-profit status in the State of Missouri and establishing tax-exempt status is
under consideration. In the meantime, this site is a news and information
service for human rights concerns world-wide.
INTERNATIONAL YEAR FOR THE CULTURE OF PEACE BECOMES THE INTER-NATIONAL DECADE
FOR A CULTURE OF PEACE AND NON-VIOLENCE FOR THE CHILDREN OF THE WORLD (2001 -
2010) http://www3.unesco.org/iycp/
On November 29, the United Nations General Assembly
has designated UNESCO as the lead agency for the International Decade, thus
continuing the development of the Global Movement for a Culture of Peace and
Non-violence that was launched during the Year 2000. The transition from the
Year to the Decade is marked by a number of special events and official
resolutions described in the following documents. As more such events and
resolutions follow in the months to come, they will be posted on the web pages
connected above. Volunteer as an individual, local/national or international
organization.
THE UNITED NATIONS CHILDREN'S FUND (UNICEF) http://www.unicef.org/
For 50 years, the U. S. Fund for UNICEF has been
providing support to designated UNICEF-assisted projects, an effort that has
saved and improved the lives of millions of children around the world. Our
staff, volunteers and supporters are men and women of all ages and from all
walks of life. All of them have at least one thing in common, a belief that ALL
children deserve a chance to live and grow.
- Volunteer - time, talent, energy, and money
- The U. S. Fund for UNICEF will give you guidance and materials to help
in a wide variety of ways
- Organize a "Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF" campaign in your
neighborhood, school, or place of worship in October; or introduce our
educational materials into your local schools or community groups.
- Plan fundraising events in your community during the year. Contact one
of our offices near you.
- Speak to service groups and others in your community about UNICEF's
work. Contact one of our offices near you.
- Volunteer your skills or business expertise for your local U. S. Fund
for UNICEF office. Contact one of our offices near you.
- Help spread UNICEF's message through the local print and television
media. Contact one of our offices near you.
- Organize a UNICEF Campus Group at your college or university. A few
simple actions can have an enormous impact on the well-being of the
world's children.
- Involve a local community group in sponsoring a specific UNICEF-assisted
project in the developing world.
- Donate to the U.S. Fund for UNICEF in any number of ways, from outright
contributions of cash to gifts of stock and other marketable securities.
Whether you volunteer one hour a day, one day a week, or every day, you can
make a difference in the lives of children everywhere! National Headquarters:
For general information about our volunteer program, contact our Volunteer
Services Coordinator. The mailing address is: United States Fund for UNICEF, 333
East 38th Street, 6th Floor, New York, N.Y. 10016. Chapter Offices:
Atlanta, Baltimore, Boston, Boulder, Chicago, Columbus, Denver, Detroit,
Houston, Indianapolis, Los Angeles, Miami, Milwaukee, New York, Philadelphia,
Portland, San Juan, and Seattle.
U.S. Fund for UNICEF
333 East 38th Street
New York, NY 10016
1-800-FOR-KIDS
E-mail: webmaster@unicefusa.org
If you are a national of an industrialized country, contact the UNICEF
National Committee in your home country for further information.
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UNITED NATIONS VOLUNTEERS: CHANGING THE FACE OF THE WORLD www.unv.org
United Nations (UNV) is the volunteer arm of the UN
system supporting peace and development initiatives in nearly 150 countries. Volunteers have contributed to the education of
young people worldwide since 1971. The site contains general
information and links to education, children and youth opportunities.
WELCOME TO WORLD SCOUTING http://www.scout.org/
WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION www.who.int/
Only qualified health
professionals whose experience and professional background would allow them to
make a contribution to the work of the Organization have opportunities to work
for WHO as a volunteer.
WORLD LINK http://www.acusd.edu/worldlink/links.shtml
Connecting Youth to Global Affairs: Issues and events
here and around the world are the starting points for discussions; thoughtful
engaged young citizens are the destinations. WorldLink brings youth unique
learning opportunities by connecting them to global events in a local setting.
They meet leaders and spokespersons from all over the world. WorldLink provides
the chance for students to explore and put forth their points of view on
historical, contemporary and emerging realities in our interwoven communities.
Mission: Promote international awareness and understanding among
students; Encourage critical thinking about international dynamics shaping
global policies and economics, as well as local cultures and communities;
Promote international awareness and understanding among students Stimulate
discussion among young people, leaders and activists about challenges in our
multi-faceted and interconnected world; Provide a forum for curious and informed
youth to add their voices to a civil atmosphere of problem solving; Inspire
youth to consider and model responsible global citizenship.
Method: WorldLink joins forces with high schools, universities, colleges,
youth organizations, interested teachers, student exchange programs, interested
citizens, corporations, and sister organizations to increase the frame of
reference for young people, allowing them to understand more fully the
importance of what happens beyond the local borders and enhance their awareness,
critical thinking, and communication, negotiation and research skills needed to
tackle problems that confront the United States, Mexico, and our global
neighborhood.
YOUNG MEN’S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION http://www.ymca.int
The Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) is a
world-wide Christian, ecumenical, voluntary movement for women and men with
special emphasis on the involvement of young people. It seeks to build a human
community of justice with love, peace, and reconciliation. Founded in 1844, it
now works through 14,000 local associations and 45,000,000 members in 122
countries.
Organizations in America work to meet the health and social
service needs of 17.5 million men, women, and children in 10,000 communities.
Y's are for people of all faiths, races, abilities, ages, and incomes. No one is
turned away for inability to pay. YMCA's strength is in the people they bring
together. Many links are found at: http://www.ymca.org/sandiego/y_links.html
YOUNG WOMEN's CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION
http://www.ywca.org
YOUTHLINK http://youthlink.takingitglobal.org/home.html
The Global Youth ACTION Network is a collaboration
among youth and youth-serving organizations to share information, resources and
solutions to promote greater youth engagement. The GYAN creates the opportunity
for every young person to be heard, leverages their voices to impact national
and global agendas and provides tools, recognition and financial support for
youth who take positive action to improve our world - community by community.
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SEE INTERNATIONAL FOR MORE INFORMATION ON
CAMP QUALITY http://www.campqualityusa.org/
FOUR-H PROGRAMS http://www.ifyeusa.org/
WORLD OF SCOUTING http://www.scout.org/
FEED MY LAMBS MINISTRIES http://www.fmli.org
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS
http://www.bbbsa.org/
YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION http://www.ymca.int
AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM OPPORTUNITIES
Volunteer activity can enrich after-school programs in
many different ways. First, adult volunteers can tutor and mentor children and
youth in after-school programs, and this can be as rewarding for the adults as
it is for the students. Second, older students in after-school programs can
volunteer in their communities, teaching younger children, working to clean up
the environment or reduce violence, or gaining job experience in real-life
workplaces. These web sites can help you discover opportunities for both adult
and youth volunteer service in your neighborhood.
- Teen Clubs and Organizations:
http://www.ipl.org/cgi-bin/teen/teen.db.out.pl?id=co0000
Are you looking for opportunities for your students to volunteer, either to
serve their community or to gain experience in a workplace setting? The
sites below will help you get started.
AMERICA’S PROMISE – ALLIANCE FOR YOUTH www.americaspromise.org
"America's Promise is pulling together the might
of this nation to strengthen the character and competence of youth. And it's
working."--Founding Chairman, General Colin L. Powell
Mission: to mobilize people from every sector of American life to build
the character and competence of our nation’s youth by fulfilling Five Promises
for young people:
- Ongoing relationships with caring adults in their lives--parents,
mentors, tutors, or coaches;
- Safe places with structured activities during nonschool hours;
- Healthy start and future;
- Marketable skills through effective education; and
- Opportunities to give back through community service.
More than 550 community and state partners across the nation have united to
fulfill the Five Promises. To get involved or for more information call
1-888-55-YOUTH.
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF AMERICA www.bgca.org
An increasing number of children are at home with no
adult care or supervision. Boys & Girls Clubs offer programs and services to
promote and enhance the development of boys and girls by instilling a sense of
competence, usefulness, belonging and influence. Boys & Girls Clubs are a
safe place to learn and grow; the clubs reach out to kids who cannot afford, or
may lack access to, other community programs with dues, averaging only $5 to $10
per year. For example, the Boys & Girls Clubs of America have 388 clubs in
public housing and 75 clubs on Indian lands. Four key characteristics critical
in exerting positive impact on the life of a child are within the Club features:
1. Dedicated Youth Facility, 2 Open Daily, 3. Professional Staff, and 4. For All
Youth.
CAMP FIRE BOYS and GIRLS www.campfire.org
Camp Fire Boys and Girls serve youth of all races,
religions, socioeconomic status, disability, sexual orientation or other aspect
of diversity. Camp Fire offers all families, whatever family may look like in
today's society, life-enhancing experiences and the opportunity to serve, play
and grow together. We believe that the best youth development takes place in
small group environments where youth have an opportunity to interact with adults
and other youth in a safe, fun environment that allows them to develop personal
skills and ongoing relationships with others in the group.
Camp Fire clubs usually meet each week for an hour and are generally led by
two or more adults who have volunteered their time and skills. Meetings are held
after school, evenings or weekends. Boys and girls learn to work and play
together. They get involved in service projects, which help them become
responsible citizens concerned about their communities and society. (1-800/669-6884) Volunteers are needed.
CASA – COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATES
http://www.nationalcasa.org
Adults volunteers are trained to be a special advocate for abused/neglected
children when their case enters the welfare and judicial systems of a community.
The adult volunteer is focused on the best interests of the children and serves
as their voice to the court, caseworkers or others involved while keeping the
child informed and helping ensure their safety. Opportunities include:
- Train and be the special advocate for children of a family entering the
social justice system
- If you are an attorney, train and become a volunteer Guardian Ad Litem
CHILDREN’S DEFENSE FUND http://www.childrensdefense.org/
The mission of the Children's Defense Fund is to Leave
No Child Behind® and to ensure every child a Healthy
Start, a Head
Start, a Fair
Start, a Safe
Start, and a Moral
Start in life and successful passage to adulthood
with the help of caring families and communities. Call CDF at 202-662-3579 about
volunteering.
- Stand for Children
- Black Community Crusade for Children urges Black adults to –
Have faith that we can save our children. Be a good role model and moral
example.
Teach our children about their history, culture, a proud heritage of
struggle and achievement.
Speak out against gratuitous violence, sex, and profanity in our popular
culture.
Do not bring guns into your home, and safely dispose of any you may
already have.
Create safe havens for youths to talk about their problems and needs —
and provide them
positive alternatives to the streets. Establish summer, weekend, and
after-school tutoring,
mentoring, and recreation programs for children and youths.
Encourage your congregation or club to sponsor parent education programs
and support
groups to help parents and grandparents help their children.
Turn off the television and video games, and encourage your children to
read and do their homework.
- Hold Children's Sabbath activities to inspire people of faith to respond
to children's needs.
- Organize Beat the Odds celebrations.
- The Student Leadership Network for Children (SLNC) -- a national network
of servant-leaders, ages 18 to 30, committed to improving the lives of
children through community-based service initiatives.
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DADS AND DAUGHTERS http://www.dadsanddaughters.org/
We are the national, nonprofit membership organization
of fathers and daughters. Our Mission: DADs provides tools to strengthen
father-daughter relationships and to transform the pervasive cultural messages
that value daughters more for how they look than for who they are.
DATING VIOLENCE RESOURCE CENTER
http://www.ncvc.org/ncvc/main.aspx?dbID=DB_DatingViolenceResourceCenter101
Part of the National Center for Victims of Crime, this site provides
training and tools to help prevent violence in teen dating.
I AM YOUR CHILD CAMPAIGN http://www.iamyourchild.org
Enter the web site and click on "Getting
Involved." How You Can Make A Difference For Children and Families In
Your Community lists four ways to volunteer each with links to helpful
agencies, lots of information and ideas to implement.
KIDSNET http://www.kidsnet.org/kidsnet.html
KIDSNET helps children, families and educators
intelligently access the educational opportunities available from television,
radio and multimedia sources. KIDSNET does this by encouraging media literacy in
children and a commitment to educational excellence in broadcasters.
Since 1985, KIDSNET has worked with health and social service professionals,
community organizations and educators, as well as media professionals and
parents to create and disseminate educational materials for children ages
preschool through high school. KIDSNET is the only national non-profit
computerized clearinghouse and information center devoted to children's
television, radio, audio, video and multimedia.
For parents, 4 for 40 friends and professionals, KIDSNET can help select
age-appropriate programs through the media guide and news online. Use the
materials as opportunities to:
- encourage children to read by associating programs with books of the same
title, by the same author or on the same subject or genre;
- plan activities based on programs that children watch;
- discover additional resources available to support specific television,
radio and multimedia;
- design lessons that incorporate relevant programs that meet curriculum
objectives as well as contribute to informal learning opportunities;
- take control of electronic media and harness its power to enlighten and
educate.
THE LION & LAMB PROJECT
http://www.lionlamb.org/
Mission: The Lion &
Lamb Project is to stop the marketing of violence to children. We do this by
helping parents, industry and government officials recognize that violence is
not child’s play – and by urging concerned adults to take action. Lion
& Lamb works to reduce the marketing of violent toys, games and
entertainment to children in two distinct ways. We work with parents and other
concerned adults to reduce the demand for violent "entertainment"
products, and with industry and government to reduce the supply of such
products. (See also The Lion and Lamb book list.)
- Opportunities to volunteer include:
- Become a Lion & Lamb Trainer.
- Give a coffee to introduce the project to others who might get involved.
- Plan a children’s party with the 4 for 40 child-partner to tell their
friends.
- Hold a fund raiser or as partners spend time in a community service
campaign by passing out fliers that speak against violence and that
promote the Parents’ Kits.
- All supplies for these activities are discussed on the web site.
- Read with your child-partner books from the Lion & Lamb list and
discuss other ways to resolve conflict. Three Parent Kits are available on
media violence, violent toys, and conflict.
- If you as a team developed a web site, link to the Lion & Lamb site.
MOTHERS AGAINST GUNS http://mothersagainstguns.org/
Mothers and others that are committed to educating our
youth about the alternatives to violence, especially gun violence. Our mission
is not to violate the second amendment rights of law-abiding citizens, but to
remove the guns from the hands of our youth, and criminals. They seek to replace
the weapon in the hands of our youth with "education against
violence."
NATIONAL YOUTH INFORMATION CENTER http://www.nydic.org/nydic/
This is an excellent information resource for program development, statistics,
directories to youth organizations, research on program effectiveness, and
funding sources.
STUDENTS AGAINST VIOLENCE EVERYWHERE (SAVE)
http://www.nationalsave.org/
SAVE empowers students to be proactive participants in finding solutions to
violence in their schools and communities. The SAVE program gives boys and girls
of diverse backgrounds and interests a unique opportunity to express themselves
and learn such vital life skills as conflict management, empathy and social and
assertive skills to respond peacefully to bullying and harassment behaviors.
From kindergarten through high school, SAVE gives students the tools to develop
community leadership, solve problems peacefully, and encourage positive growth
into adulthood. There are more than 120 SAVE chapters in 23 states throughout
the nation.
- Opportunities to volunteer include:
- Start a SAVE Chapter in your community,
- Review and share materials available through MAVIA that can help parents
and educators assist in the elimination of violence.
URBAN YOUTH WORKERS RESOURCE DIRECTORY http://www.iugm.org/youth/organiz.html
The resource lists books, magazines, training
opportunities, and organizations that are helpful and relevant on the topic of
urban youth ministry. The task of including a complete, annotated listing of all
relevant resources is far beyond the scope of this directory. We are, however,
continuously compiling lists of reference books on urban youth and would be
happy to send you a more comprehensive listing if it could be a vital resource
to your ministry. The list of organizations is extensive and offers
opportunities for connecting with youth as a volunteer.
YOUNG WOMEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Welcome to the YWCA, the oldest and largest women's
membership movement in the United States. Three hundred and sixteen YWCAs
operate across the country, representing two million women, girls and their
families. The movement's mission, to empower women and girls and to eliminate
racism, is the guiding principle for all YWCA child care, domestic violence,
violence prevention, shelter, fitness, and social justice programs
The strength of the YWCA movement rests in the spirit and energy of our
dedicated volunteers who contribute both time and talent to the 324 YWCAs
throughout the country. YWCA volunteers engage in all types of activities,
including mentoring, membership on the board of directors, fundraising and
program assistance. If you are interested in finding out more about the
volunteer opportunities that exist at a YWCA near you, visit the "Find Your
YWCA" section of this site. Help the YWCA to continue its mission of
empowering women and girls and eliminating racism.
YOUTHFRIENDS http://www.youthfriends.org/
YouthFriends came about as a result of focus groups among young people. They
said to become successful, they needed more caring, positive adult role models
involved in their lives. YouthFriends provides a starting place for adults who
want to volunteer with young people; it connects caring adult volunteers with
young people in schools to encourage success, promote healthy behaviors and
build stronger communities. YouthFriends began in January, 1995, as a pilot
effort in six metro Kansas City school districts. Today, many school districts
participate in Greater
Kansas City, Kansas
and in Michigan.
- Volunteers are linked with students, ages 5 - 18, with shared interests like
a special hobby, music, sports, reading or computers
- Some volunteers work with a student who needs some extra attention.
- Read with a first grader or be a guest storyteller/reader
- Share lunch with a new friend and be a "lunch buddy mentor"
- Help seventh graders with a special project
- Offer car
eer guidance to a high school senior
- Serve as a good role model
- Be a good listener and be a friend.
YOUTH VOLUNTEER CORPS www.yvca.org
The Youth Volunteer Corps promotes civic
responsibility through volunteerism among youth ages 11-18. The program draws
young people from diverse ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds and actively
involves them in community problem solving through structured volunteer service.
The Youth Volunteer Corps promotes civic responsibility through volunteerism
among youth ages 11-18. The program draws young people from diverse ethnic and
socio-economic backgrounds and actively involves them in community problem
solving through structured volunteer service.
YVC is looking for adults over the age of 18 to help organize and supervise
our many volunteer service projects. A sampling of projects carried out by YVC
teams: tutoring elementary students, serving meals to homeless and low-income
people, assisting at child care programs and summer camps, trail construction
and resto ration, leading
activities with seniors, removing graffiti and painting murals, researching and
writing youth service guides, creating web pages on the internet for non-profit
agencies, guiding children with disabilities on horseback rides, cleaning up
parks and neighborhoods, and many, many more!
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