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Friday, April 18, 2008 Nothing But Nets and YSA Malaria Module By Jon @ 11:31 AM on Friday, April 18, 2008 :: 225 Views :: 0 Comments :: Resources, Service-Learning Resources, Global Youth Service Day Resources, Issue-based Modules The UN Foundation and Youth Service America have collaborated on a new service-learning module combining malaria prevention, awareness and fundraising. Read More..

Tuesday, April 01, 2008 After GYSD By Jon @ 4:16 PM on Tuesday, April 01, 2008 :: 582 Views :: 0 Comments :: Global Youth Service Day Resources Strong follow-up is crucial to the success of any service project. It is not always the most glamorous, but it is critical to ensuring a good experience for all involved, to conduct future service projects. Here are some important follow-up steps for after GYSD Read More..

Tuesday, April 01, 2008 Questions And Answers About Global Youth Service Day 2008 By Christina @ 12:57 PM on Tuesday, April 01, 2008 :: 908 Views :: 0 Comments :: Press Releases, YSA Press Releases, Resources, News for Volunteers, News for Educators, News for Organizations, Global Youth Service Day Resources, ServiceWire General News Global Youth Service Day has three primary goals: MOBIIZE youth as leaders to identify and address the needs of their communities through service and learning; SUPPORT youth on a lifelong path of service and civic engagement; and EDUCATE the public, the media, and policymakers about the year-round contributions of young people as community leaders. Read More..

Tuesday, April 01, 2008 Global Youth Service Day 2008 Fact Sheet By Christina @ 12:42 PM on Tuesday, April 01, 2008 :: 1000 Views :: 0 Comments :: Press Releases, YSA Press Releases, Resources, News for Volunteers, News for Educators, News for Organizations, Global Youth Service Day Resources, ServiceWire General News Global Youth Service Day is the largest service event in the world; Millions of youth will participate in the 20th Annual Global Youth Service Day on April 25, 26 & 27, 2008. Read More..

Monday, March 31, 2008 Effective Practices for Engaging At-Risk Youth in Service Released just in time for Global Youth Service Day 2008 By Jon @ 4:28 PM on Monday, March 31, 2008 :: 1259 Views :: 0 Comments :: Best Practices, Stories, Resources, Service-Learning Resources, News for Volunteers, News for Educators, News for Organizations, Global Youth Service Day Resources Youth Service America announces a new effective practices publication entitled Effective Practices for Engaging At-Risk Youth in Service. The guide provides an overview of the underlying theory and effective practices for engaging at-risk youth in service by examining the roles young people played – and can play – in serving their communities. The audiences for this publication are public officials, youth service and service-learning practitioners and teachers, researchers and others whose mission is to plan and implement community service programs for youth with diverse experiences and backgrounds. Update: YSA seeks stories of youth who have overcome at-risk behavior or, have begun to heal from it, by engaging in service and finding fulfillment in giving back. These youth may then be featured in the book to be developed celebrating their example and their service. To learn more or submit your story, visit What is your Service Story? Engaging At-Risk Youth in Service

Wednesday, February 20, 2008 Effective Practices for Global Youth Service Day By Jon @ 1:57 PM on Wednesday, February 20, 2008 :: 573 Views :: 0 Comments :: Best Practices, Resources, Global Youth Service Day Resources Download Effective Practices for Global Youth Service Day; Complied from past partners and Lead Agencies, this Tip Sheet will give you hints and suggestions on making your Global Youth Service Day event a huge success. For more information on GYSD check out the What is Global Youth Service Day? Tip Sheet or visit: www.ysa.org/gysd. Read More..

Wednesday, February 20, 2008 What is Global Youth Service Day? By Jon @ 1:47 PM on Wednesday, February 20, 2008 :: 563 Views :: 0 Comments :: Resources, Global Youth Service Day Resources Download What is GYSD? Global Youth Service Day takes place second or third weekend in April and is a public awareness and education campaign that highlights the amazing contributions that young people make to their communities 365 days a year. As the largest service event in the world, it mobilizes millions of young people to address the needs of their communities, and educates the public, the media, and policymakers about the year-round contributions of young people as community leaders. Read More..

Friday, February 15, 2008 GYSD Planning Toolkit 2008 By Wajeeha @ 12:43 PM on Friday, February 15, 2008 :: 488 Views :: 0 Comments :: Resources, Global Youth Service Day Resources Download the GYSD Planning Toolkit 2008 Read More..

Monday, December 31, 2007 Application And Registration Process for Global Youth Service Day 2008 Now Open By Daniel @ 1:32 PM on Monday, December 31, 2007 :: 1117 Views :: 0 Comments :: National Service Briefing, Stories, News for Volunteers, News for Educators, News for Organizations, Global Youth Service Day Resources, ServiceWire General News Global Youth Service Day will take place from April 25-27, 2008, and you’re encouraged to start planning your events as early as possible to maximize impact. All interested organizations outside of the United States who want to submit an application to be a National Lead Agency or Local Organization should visit http://www.gysd.net/apply Read More..

Tuesday, April 03, 2007 Fundraising and Support for GYSD Projects By Logan @ 10:41 AM on Tuesday, April 03, 2007 :: 990 Views :: 0 Comments :: Resources, Global Youth Service Day Resources, Fundraising Resources This Tip Sheet on Fundraising and Support for GYSD Projects will help your identify where money should come from for your Global Youth Service Day project.  For additional information, check out the Tip Sheet: “What is Global Youth Service Day?” Read More..

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