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Tuesday, April 22, 2008 Service-Learning Effective in Dropout Prevention By Jon @ 11:33 AM on Tuesday, April 22, 2008 :: 336 Views :: 0 Comments :: Resources, News for Educators, Educator Resources America's Promise Alliance released Cities in Crisis: A Special Analytic Report on High School Graduation, a report that has inspired a national campaign to reduce high school dropout rates and prepare children for college, work, and life. Read More..

Friday, April 18, 2008 Nothing But Nets and YSA Malaria Module By Jon @ 11:31 AM on Friday, April 18, 2008 :: 7 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 Questions And Answers About Global Youth Service Day 2008 By Christina @ 12:57 PM on Tuesday, April 01, 2008 :: 692 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 :: 776 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 :: 941 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, March 26, 2008 National Service Calendar By Jon @ 1:33 PM on Wednesday, March 26, 2008 :: 1952 Views :: 0 Comments :: National Service Briefing, Resources, Service Basics, Helpful Links for Volunteers , Educator Resources Visit the Service Calendar, part of the weekly newsletter, The National Service Briefing, for annual events and seasons of service. Read More..

Monday, March 17, 2008 Inspire the Youngest Global Citizens with New Resources from Panwapa By Jon @ 1:50 PM on Monday, March 17, 2008 :: 394 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 :: 498 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..

Thursday, February 21, 2008 Recruiting College Students for Service Projects By Jon @ 1:19 PM on Thursday, February 21, 2008 :: 613 Views :: 0 Comments :: Resources, Service Basics, Educator Resources College campuses and college students can support your project by providing human resources and by planning campus-based events. Read More..

Wednesday, February 20, 2008 Links for Volunteering Outside of the US By Jon @ 3:23 PM on Wednesday, February 20, 2008 :: 808 Views :: 0 Comments :: Resources, Helpful Links for Volunteers A list of international volunteer opportunities and links Read More..

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