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Monday, March 17, 2008 Inspire the Youngest Global Citizens with New Resources from Panwapa By Jon @ 1:50 PM on Monday, March 17, 2008 :: 511 Views :: 0 Comments :: Resources, Younger Children , Helpful Links for Volunteers YSA is proud to collaborate with Sesame Workshop and their partner, the Merrill Lynch Foundation, to bring you Panwapa, an initiative to inspire children, ages 4 to 7, to be responsible global citizens. Panwapa – which in the Tshiluba language of the Democratic Republic of Congo means “here on this earth” – has new muppets, new stories, a ground-breaking website (www.panwapa.com), and some exciting activities for kids to connect with their communities and to explore cultures around the world. As you engage young children as volunteers, consider the many resources Panwapa has to offer to support your efforts to educate the youngest generation of global citizens. Read More..

Tuesday, February 26, 2008 Engaging Younger Children: 3 Tip Sheets By Jon @ 2:46 PM on Tuesday, February 26, 2008 :: 617 Views :: 0 Comments :: Resources, Younger Children Three tipsheets on engaging younger children in service, for 5-6 year olds, 6-9, and 9-12. Read More..

Friday, March 23, 2007 Non-profit Signs By Sean @ 8:39 AM on Friday, March 23, 2007 :: 2105 Views :: 0 Comments :: Resources, Younger Children Description: Design and paint signs for non-profit agencies. Purpose: To spruce up the community and make connections between youth and community-service agencies. Suggested hours of credit: 5–8 hours Read More..

Friday, March 23, 2007 Tips from the field: Ideas for Kids in Direct Service By Sean @ 8:35 AM on Friday, March 23, 2007 :: 1271 Views :: 0 Comments :: Resources, Service Basics, Younger Children Direct Service Ideas for Kids Read More..