Advocacy Archives - Youth Squad https://youthsquad.makingfriends.com/category/advocacy/ A community service program for everyone. Wed, 05 Aug 2020 05:40:18 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://youthsquad.makingfriends.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/thumbnail_youthsquad-icon-125x125.jpg Advocacy Archives - Youth Squad https://youthsquad.makingfriends.com/category/advocacy/ 32 32 Money Earning Activities for Girl Scouts* https://youthsquad.makingfriends.com/money-earning-activities-for-girl-scouts/ Mon, 22 Apr 2019 14:55:39 +0000 https://liveyouthstrong.com/?p=4467 In order for your troop to complete their Girl Scout* community service project or be able to take a life changing trip, you may need to organize money earning activities for funding. Before you get started, it’s important to know the Girl Scout* policy for raising money. Girl Scouts* are not allowed to fundraise. In […]

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]]> How to Stop Junk Mail https://youthsquad.makingfriends.com/how-to-stop-junk-mail/ Wed, 27 Mar 2019 16:27:57 +0000 https://liveyouthstrong.com/?p=3749 Not only is junk mail annoying, it’s bad for the environment. 100 million trees are cut down to make junk mail every year, enough to absorb 2 billion tons of carbon. Getting junk mail to stop coming to your house is relatively easy, and can take as little as a few minutes. For children and […]

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]]> Six Meaningful Community Service Ideas for Teens https://youthsquad.makingfriends.com/meaningful-community-service-teens/ Sun, 24 Feb 2019 21:54:57 +0000 https://liveyouthstrong.com/?p=1659 Providing community service opportunities for teens is rewarding and important work. Community service empowers teens and gives them the chance to meet new people and increase confidence> They will also discover new skills and interests, and gain valuable work experience. Community service is not one-size-fits-all. While all community service is meaningful, some opportunities can directly […]

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]]> How to Write a Thank You Letter https://youthsquad.makingfriends.com/how-to-write-a-thank-you-letter/ Tue, 08 Jan 2019 18:35:52 +0000 https://liveyouthstrong.com/?p=55 Once you get someone to assist with your Youth Squad® community service project advocating for your cause, you can write a thank you letter to let them know that their contribution is appreciated. The goal of a thank you letter is to make the donor feel like they have a personal connection to the cause, […]

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]]> How to Advocate for Your Cause https://youthsquad.makingfriends.com/how-to-advocate/ Tue, 10 May 2016 03:48:21 +0000 http://liveyouthstrong.com/?p=1 You’ve chosen the topic of your Youth Squad® advocacy project at the advocate or delegate level and you’re ready to reach out to the community. There are a few ways you can get the word out. Each one has its use in advocating for your cause. We can show you how to advocate for your […]

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