Action Resource GuideBuilding stronger communities through youth leadershipOne of the articles in Generation NExT (IC#43)
Over 90,000 youth across the country are serving their peers, their communities, and learning self-sufficiency through local chapter programs. Provides training materials on issues including teen HIV-AIDS prevention, peer health education, and first-aid techniques. AmeriCorps Federally-funded national service initiative that enables US citizens to serve their communities through organized service efforts, in turn receiving educational benefits for performing a year or more of service. Cascadia Quest Cascadia Quest, a Seattle-based nonprofit youth service organization, offers programs to promote environmental restoration and celebrate international cultural diversity, teaming local and international youth. COOL - Campus Outreach Opportunity League The Campus Outreach Opportunity League is a national student-run organization that promotes programs to assist college campuses in building and strengthening community service initiatives. DO Something Provides training, guidance, and financial resources to emerging youth leaders. Emphasizes the belief that fundamental change occurs locally. Girls Incorporated Girls Incorporated offers programs through a nationwide network of centers, that seek to make girls "strong, smart, and bold." These affiliates serve over 250,000 youths. National Crime Prevention Council Working to build safer and more caring communities, the NCPC establishes demonstration programs which allow young people to act as agents of community change and crime prevention. The Youth As Resources (YAR) program engages youth in designing and implementing issue-related projects. (see IC# 38) National Indian Youth Leadership Project This private, non-profit organization is dedicated to developing the leadership potential of Native Americans. Focus on community building and service. National Youth Leadership Council The National Youth Leadership Council works with individuals, organizations, and communities to develop service-oriented youth leadership, and provides resources for teachers, educators, and youth workers and organizations. The Points of Light Foundation Focused on engaging young people in service, the foundation sponsors two programs aimed at youth leaders. The YES Ambassador Program provides a one-year service opportunity for young people (18-25) to engage other youths in service, and to create service and leadership opportunities. Student Conservation Association SCA fosters lifelong stewardship of the environment by offering opportunities for education, leadership, and personal development while providing volunteer opportunities in natural resource management, environmental protection, and conservation. Student Environmental Action Coalition (SEAC) SEAC is a grassroots, youth-led and run organization working on such issues as recycling, corporate accountability, toxics, World Bank reform, indigenous issues, genetic engineering, water rights, energy efficiency, racism, sexism, heterosexism, and more. YouthBuild USA/Youth on Board At 18 sites around the country, YouthBuild recruits and trains young adults by engaging them in the creation of affordable housing in their communities. YouthBuild also houses Youth on Board, a program committed to ensuring the young people's voices are heard and acted on in all programs that involved young people, with a special emphasis on boards of directors. Service America Supports organizations in the community service field through policy and leadership development initiatives. Youth Volunteer Corps of America This agency creates and oversees community service projects for youths ages 11-18. YMCA Earth Service Corps The YMCA Earth Service Corps seeks to empower young people to be effective, responsible global citizens by providing opportunities for environmental education, action, leadership, and development ,and international crosscultural exchange.
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