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YSA NYC Advisor's Blog - Opportunities to Expand the Reach of the National Youth Council
YSA NYC Advisor's Blog - Opportunities to Expand the Reach of the National Youth Council


Incredible Leadership Opportunity For Youth in the US & Canada
Translations available in: English (original) | French | Spanish | Italian | German | Portuguese | Swedish | Russian | Dutch | Arabic

Incredible Leadership Opportunity For Youth in the US & Canada

The Youth Service America National Youth Council is a diverse group of young people from the U.S. and Canada that advise YSA in its programming, direction, and evaluation. The council serves as a catalyst for youth service movement by participating in projects that promote youth voice, youth leadership, and youth-adult partnerships. Applicants must be between the ages of 12-22 and live in the U.S. or Canada. To request an application packet, contact Daniel Hatcher, adviser to the NYC at dhatcher@ysa.org. To learn more about Youth Service America, visit http://www.ysa.org

Completed application packets must be received by Monday March 10, 2008 (5 PM EST).

February 8, 2008 | 11:45 AM Comments  0 comments

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Apply for a $500 Grant (International Applicants Encouraged to Apply)
Translations available in: English (original) | French | Spanish | Italian | German | Portuguese | Swedish | Russian | Dutch | Arabic

The Disney Minnie Grants GYSD 2008 (U.S. and International Applicants)

The Walt Disney Company and Youth Service America are excited to announce grants of up to $500 to support youth-led service projects. These grants support youth (ages 5-14) in planning and implementing service projects in their community. Teachers, older youth (15-25), and youth-serving organizations are also eligible to apply, if they engage younger youth (5-14) in planning and implementing the project. A significant part of the service must take place on GYSD 2008, April 25-27. We encourage youth to address important issues such as climate change, malaria or other diseases, human rights, literacy, or others. Applicants can use the United Nations’ Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) as a reference.

Applications are welcome from all countries. While information is available in: Spanish, French, Russian, Chinese, and Hindi, applications will be accepted in English only (an online translation tool is available at the YSA website). Applicants from China, India, and Russia are especially encouraged to apply. Past Disney Minnie Grantees are also eligible to apply.

Questions? Email MinnieGrant@ysa.org. Deadline: January 21, 2008. We are excited to introduce an electronic application, now available online at www.YSA.org/awards. Be sure to download and review all application materials.


December 19, 2007 | 12:16 PM Comments  1 comments

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Apply for the Make It Your Own Awards!
Translations available in: English (original) | French

Do you have big dreams for your community? The Case Foundation is launching a pilot grants program that could turn these dreams into reality.



The Make It Your Own Awards ™ , a new initiative from the Case Foundation, launching (launched) on June 26, 2007, is about giving grants, tools, and recognition to people who are coming together to discuss what matters, form solutions, and take action. Twenty semi-finalists will each receive $10,000 grants to start bringing their ideas to life. Four final grant recipients will then be chosen by the public using an online voting system. These finalists will each be awarded an additional $25,000 grant.



The Make It Your Own Awards came about in response to research showing that many people feel disconnected from public leaders and institutions and don’t believe they have the power to make a real difference in their community. These findings were the reason for a paper released by the Case Foundation last fall, Citizens at the Center: A New Approach to Civic Engagement, suggesting that if people are actually going to become and stay engaged in their communities, one thing has to happen first: They must have more chances to connect with one another (including those with whom they might disagree), and figure out how they can work together for the common good.



This kind of “citizen-centered” approach represents a subtle, yet powerful, shift that encourages people to create new spaces where they can come together, become connected to each other, and make a difference as a community working toward a common vision and real action.



All applicants welcome, ages 14 and up.

Application deadline: August 8th.



To learn more and apply today, click HERE




June 27, 2007 | 10:26 AM Comments  0 comments

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Making Youth Voice A Community Principle

Check out this great document on "Making Youth Voice A Community Principle."

CLICK HERE

May 22, 2007 | 9:43 AM Comments  0 comments

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NYC Member Hannah in HUGE paper for GYSD Project


April 16, 2007 | 1:27 PM Comments  0 comments

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CMT One Country Is Partnering With Youth Service America For National & Global Youth Service Day 2007

“The Power of One,” the latest campaign by CMT’s (Country Music Television) pro-social initiative, CMT One Country, urges CMT viewers to get involved in their community through civic participation and volunteerism. CMT One Country is reaching out to CMT fans to let them know about the opportunity to get involved with National & Global Youth Service Day (April 20-22, 2007) events all over the country. CMT One Country also rewards volunteers for making a difference in their communities by giving them the opportunity to win rewards from CMT. If you want to learn more about CMT One Country and how you can win rewards for the good work you already do, go to www.CMTONECOUNTRY.com.

March 16, 2007 | 6:50 PM Comments  0 comments

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Apply for the Kohl's Kids Who Care Program

STILL TIME TO APPLY FOR THE KOHL’S KIDS WHO CARE PROGRAM

The Kohl’s Kids Who Care scholarship and recognition program is an annual opportunity to recognize and reward children (ages 6 to 18) for volunteering. Young volunteers are recognized at the local, regional, and national levels. This year Kohl’s will recognize more than 1,600 kids at the local level and award over $200,000 in scholarships. In addition, Kohl’s will provide a $1,000 grant to a non-profit organization on behalf of each national winner. To learn more, visit https://www.scholarshipamerica.org/i-applications/kohls/

Encourage your younger sibiling to apply!

March 13, 2007 | 12:15 PM Comments  0 comments

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YOUTH SERVICE VIDEO

USE SOCIAL MEDIA TO MARKET SERVICE TO YOUTH

The Washington D.C. Commission on National & Community Service (Serve DC) has recently launched a National & Global Youth Service Day (N & GYSD) “You Tube” video to promote N & GYSD. You Tube allows users to upload videos for free and share them with the world. The video titled “Bringing Service Back” is an example of an innovative way to market service to young people. To see the video, CLICK HERE


March 9, 2007 | 4:37 PM Comments  0 comments

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Win a trip to the G8 Summit

UNICEF and the Morgan Stanley International Foundation recently announced the beginning of the selection process for young people to attend the Junior 8 2007 Summit ("J8 Summit") in Wismar, Germany-which will be held in conjunction with the meeting of world leaders at the G8 Summit Germany 2007 this June.

The selection process calls on groups of young people aged 13 to 17 years old from G8 countries to submit their entries to a national panel.
The winning team will be judged on their recommendations for the G8 leaders. In addition to the 64 young people representing the G8 countries, ten children from developing countries will also be chosen to participate.

The deadline for entries in the United States J8 competition is noon on March 29, 2007. For more information, please visit http://www.j8summit.com/usa.

February 22, 2007 | 1:51 PM Comments  0 comments

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Youth Voice Resources

There are some great Youth Voice resources online!

Involving youth as decision makers
http://snipurl.com/EPC_360

Engaging youth as decision-making partners in organizations
http://snipurl.com/EPC_586


Youth Consultants: Putting It All Together http://nationalserviceresources.org/nsrclibrary/?action=detail&item=V1370


14 Points: Successfully Involving Youth in Decision Making
http://nationalserviceresources.org/nsrclibrary/?action=detail&item=R1438


Teen Power Politics: Make Yourself Heard
http://nationalserviceresources.org/nsrclibrary/?action=detail&item=R1847


Speaking Out: Empowering the Youth Voice
http://www.servicelearning.org/lib_svcs/lib_cat/index.php?library_id=6363


Youth Voice: A Guide for Engaging Youth in Leadership and Decision-Making in Service-Learning Programs
http://www.servicelearning.org/lib_svcs/lib_cat/index.php?library_id=5329

Full text at: http://www.kidsforcommunity.org/pdf/tools/youthguide.pdf


Integrating Youth Voice in Service-Learning http://www.servicelearning.org/lib_svcs/lib_cat/index.php?library_id=4090

Full text at: http://www.ecs.org/clearinghouse/23/67/2367.htm

February 22, 2007 | 11:20 AM Comments  0 comments

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Become a Human Rights Delegate: Summer 2007


February 5, 2007 | 11:48 AM Comments  0 comments

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The Best Diplomats Are Volunteers


January 12, 2007 | 1:26 PM Comments  0 comments

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Youth Engagement in Schools & Communities


January 2, 2007 | 1:35 PM Comments  0 comments

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Brookings Institution International Volunteering Initiative

YSA has a made a commitment to this initiative! Check it out: http://www.brookings.edu/global/volunteer/volunteer_hp.htm

December 14, 2006 | 11:53 AM Comments  0 comments

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CommonAction Handbook

CommonAction is excited to announce the availability of the brand-new Washington Youth Voice Handbook. This 150+ page publication provides a clear map to the essentials of Youth Voice, including "What, Why, Where, When, and How" Youth Voice happens in diverse communities across Washington State. More than 50 programs, schools, and organizations are featured.

Using author Adam Fletcher's experiences with SoundOut and The Freechild Project, this publication features 20+ Youth Voice workshop outlines that road-tested and carefully designed to increase the knowledge and ability of young people and adults. It also features a Youth Voice Assessment exploring multiple aspects of action; the Washington Youth Voice Directory including contact information for more than 50 groups statewide, and; a Youth Voice Resource Guide highlighting organizations, websites, and publications across the country and around the world.

The best news is that due to spectacular support from the Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, CommonAction is able to offer this great new resource FREE online! You are invited to download the Handbook as a PDF, and to share this email with any of your contacts who you think should know about it.

Download the Handbook at http://www.commonaction.org/publications.htm

December 13, 2006 | 4:24 PM Comments  0 comments

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Protecting Your Brand Webinar


November 13, 2006 | 4:51 PM Comments  0 comments

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Global Health Photo Contest


November 3, 2006 | 4:22 PM Comments  0 comments

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Win A Travel Voucher

Check this out:

http://www.glimpseabroad.org/contests.php


A free trip is on the line!

November 1, 2006 | 10:05 PM Comments  0 comments

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Harvard Youth Study on Politics


November 1, 2006 | 1:55 PM Comments  0 comments

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National League of Cities Contest


November 1, 2006 | 7:16 AM Comments  0 comments

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Happy Birthday, Felíz Cumpleaños, Bon anniversaire, Buon compleanno, Alles Gute zum Geburtstag, Gelukkige Verjaardag

Today is the 25th Anniversary of Peace Child International !

http://www.peacechild.org

October 31, 2006 | 11:48 AM Comments  0 comments

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Eres Un Agente De Cambio

Eres Un Agente De Cambio: http://www.mtvagentesdecambio.com/

This is a very cool program by MTV Latin America, Finland, and the IADB.

According to my very limited Spanish, the introduction says something like...

"Lots of things are happening that don't seem right. Things you want to change. You can take the initiative: to begin to transform what affects to you. Your ideas inform others. Let us know your ideas. Annouce what is happening around you. It's history that others should see and hear. It's your news. Cause a world-wide phenomenon from your local action. You are an agent of change."

I like the concept a lot and although some of you may not be able to understand it all... it's important to recognize that you can be a change agent.




October 30, 2006 | 5:00 PM Comments  0 comments

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What if 17 year-olds could vote?

This comes from the National League of Cities: http://www.nlc.org/iyef/networks___assistance/7164.cfm

October 28, 2006 | 8:54 PM Comments  0 comments

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Opportunity & Grants

Public Education Network's weekly bulletin has numerous grant and award opportunities. Here is the web site: http://www.publiceducation.org/newsblast_grants.asp

Share this with your friends, teachers, and see if you are eligible for any of the awards.

October 27, 2006 | 8:10 PM Comments  0 comments

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Nestle Very Best in Youth

Interested in applying to the Nestle Very Best in Youth Program?

Nominees must be between 10 and 18 years of age and have permission from a parent or legal guardian to submit the nomination. Entrants also must:

Demonstrate good citizenship and a strong academic record.

Show how they have made a special contribution to their school, church or the community.

I HIGHLY recommend you apply. Ask Eunice. She won!

Call my cell phone this weekend if you are interested, and I will help you.


October 27, 2006 | 8:02 PM Comments  0 comments

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Youthink at the World Bank

Here's a link to a glossary at the World Bank's Youth web site: http://youthink.worldbank.org/glossary.php

It's worth 5 minutes of your time.

October 27, 2006 | 4:05 PM Comments  1 comments

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Anyone want to review curriculum for National Geographic?

I'm working with National Geographic on a video/curriculum project that deals with youth in Africa.

Anyone want to review it and give your feed back? This would be a GREAT opportunity for you to utilize your youth voice in decision-making that will impact other youth.

If you do, send me an e-mail as soon as possible.

Time commitment 1-2 hours tops.

October 25, 2006 | 4:07 PM Comments  0 comments

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New E-mail for the Youth Council

Take note!

The youth council's e-mail has changed from nyac@ysa.org to youthcouncil@ysa.org


October 25, 2006 | 11:33 AM Comments  0 comments

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