Mary, Author at Youth Squad

Five Great Animal Volunteer Opportunities for Kids

Mary — Thu, 04 Apr 2019 02:38:06 +0000

Whether they lean towards the feathered ones or furry ones, the scaly or the squawking – there are tons of ways your youth can help with animals. Youth group mentors, scout leaders and parents will find it easy to offer volunteer opportunities for kids with the Youth Squad® Program. Youth Squad®’s Animal Welfare Patch Program® […]

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Alternatives to Scouts

Mary — Tue, 02 Apr 2019 12:25:49 +0000

For over a hundred years, kids have joined scouting troops to meet friends, have fun and learn new skills. But many families are now looking for alternatives to scouts to better fit their needs, values and beliefs. Here are the most common reasons families may be looking for an alternative to scouting: The Cost of […]

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Inviting Men Into Volunteering

Mary — Wed, 06 Mar 2019 16:30:42 +0000

Volunteering is good for everyone including men: We’re talking health benefits, emotional benefits… not to mention benefits to the whole community. So why do fewer men these days report spending their time volunteering? And the big question: What can we do to change it? Limiting Expectations Many men were raised with the expectation that someday […]

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Tips for Troop Leaders to Address Mean Girl Behaviors

Mary — Sat, 02 Mar 2019 21:43:02 +0000

It’s not uncommon for girls (or kids, for that matter) of any age to quarrel. But cliques, bullying and mean girl behaviors can be detrimental to your troop. So how can you address this once it’s happening? Or even better – prevent it from becoming an issue? As the troop leader, you’re key to creating […]

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Why Youth Squad®’s Volunteer Program Works

Mary — Wed, 27 Feb 2019 04:03:26 +0000

What experiences do our children need to thrive? Or another way of putting it: What makes an effective youth development program? The Volunteerism Research Is In When it comes to successful youth programing, volunteering works. Why? As Columbia University researchers Jodie Roth and Jeanne Brooks-Gunn have studied, there’s a big difference between programs that view […]

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How to Help Your Child Choose After-School Activities

Mary — Wed, 20 Feb 2019 17:42:08 +0000

From arts to athletics, cooking to coding, drama to dance, there is no shortage of choices for how your child could be spending their time in these after school activities! And your time… and your money. The developmental benefits of participation go far beyond having fun, although that’s important, too. So how do you help […]

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6 Tips to Getting Parents to Volunteer

Mary — Tue, 19 Feb 2019 17:41:40 +0000

When you’re good at making things happen, it can be tempting to do everything yourself. But in order to keep your sanity it’s important to have a wide network of motivated volunteers. Ask any Girl Scout* leader. She’ll tell you one of the biggest problems is getting parents to volunteer. So how do you get […]

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