So you've decided you want to "give back" by forming a community service group in your neighborhood. Where do you start? Whether you're an ambitious teen or a civic-minded adult, Youth Squad® makes it easy to get your program off the ground. 1) Pick a Topic you are Interested In If you haven't already, decide what type of projects you would like to do. Youth Squad® has four interest areas: Animal Welfare, Environmental, Humanity and Community. Choose an area to focus on. You can always ... continue reading...
Make a WordPress Website For Your Community Group In 6 Steps For Under $100
Community groups are rich in enthusiasm but poor in money and time. Unfortunately for all of us, most web designers don’t accept payment in enthusiasm. But, that doesn’t mean you should abandon your goal of getting your community group website live. You can get it done in six simple steps and for less than $100. Now, I know from experience that setting up a website with no experience and no knowledge of how the internet works can be a head spinner. And I’ve found the best way to understand ... continue reading...
Peer Mentoring – Beating the Pressures of Adolescence
Teenagers are facing the most critical stage in their life – adolescence. At this stage, they experience the transition from childhood towards adulthood; in the process of transition, teens deal with lots of biological, emotional, social and psychological changes. Often, these changes make a life of a teenager miserable. There is a great desire to fit in, to be accepted for who they are, to find their true identity, and to realize their own strengths and weaknesses. This is where peer ... continue reading...
25 Ideas for Virtual Community Service
As life gets more complicated virtual community service becomes more important. We still need and want to help out but doing it safely can mean rethinking some of our plans. Focus on Mental Health Fear and anxiety about the future can cause depression especially for the most vulnerable in our community. This is true of animals and people of all ages. So we've put together 25 ideas to help with the wellbeing of your community members. And don't forget, doing good will make you feel good ... continue reading...
5 Reasons to Integrate Service Learning Into Your Homeschool Curriculum
Adding service learning to your homeschool curriculum can bring a whole new dimension to your children's education. Service learning allows children to use academic knowledge and skills to address genuine community needs. Nichole Burke of Homeschool Family Stuff says she is always looking for new ideas and projects for her homeschool curriculum. She finds that Youth Squad is an ideal program for homeshcool since all three of her kids can work together at their own level. Service ... continue reading...
About The Presidential Volunteer Service Award
What is the Presidential Volunteer Service Award? The President’s Volunteer Service Award was founded in 2003 to recognize the important role of volunteers in our nation’s communities. This award honors individuals who positively impact communities by their volunteer service and also inspire those around them to take action, too. Who can earn the awards? You must be a United States citizen or lawful permanent resident of the United States (i.e., green card holder). You must also ... continue reading...
How to Earn Daisy* Petals with Youth Squad®
Maybe you've added new girls to your troop or maybe you would like a service learning approach to earn Daisy* petals. Whatever the reason, there are many ways Girl Scouts* can earn petals. Youth Squad® provides you with a fun and easy approach your girls will love. We make it extra simple for you as a leader to just jump right in. Here are some suggestions for earning the petals. Each has a patch so girls who have already earned their petals can also receive a reward. Each of these Patch ... continue reading...
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