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Home / Kids and Teens / Teen Life / Volunteering and Service
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- 180 Degreez Youth Group - a youth group working to help turn teens lives around also providing weekly activities.
www.angelfire.com/ny2/KingofPolyester
- 20 Ways for Teenagers to Help Other People by Volunteering - Shows teenagers 20 ways to volunteer their time to help other people.
www.bygpub.com/books/tg2rw/volunteer.htm
- America's Promise - Founded at the Presidents' Summit for America's Future, and chaired by General Colin Powell. The program's focus is on teen volunteer opportunities.
www.americaspromise.org
- Amigos de las Amricas - Places young people from the U.S. in summer volunteer positions providing public health services in Latin America.
www.amigoslink.org
- Anacostia Community Outreach Center - ACOC provides emergency and long-term services to low-income families and individuals and youths residing in the Anacostia community, which encompasses Wards 6, 7, and 8 in the Southeast quadrant of Washington, D.C.
www.anacostia-coc.org
- Animal Rescue League - Information about volunteer opportunities with The Animal Rescue League.
www.arltexas.org/volunteer
- Apple Dumplin' Camp - Non-profit camp for handicapped and disadvataged children, set in the old west. Opportunities for teens to serve as "teen-aider" staff. All financial support is from donations.
www.appledumplincamp.org
- Are You Into It? - Program for kids who care, sponsored by the 4H Clubs. Combine concerns about the community and the world with 4H resources.
www.areyouintoit.com
- Association of Voluntary Service Organisations - European platform of organisations offering opportunities for full-time and longer-term (3 to 18 months) voluntary service abroad. Includes the Directory on International Voluntary Service.
www.avso.org
- Brown County Teen Court - Volunteer program assisting teenage offenders in assuming responsiblility for their behavior. Offenders brought before a jury of their peers are appropriately sentenced for committed crime.
www.brown.sd.us/teencourt
- CALM Bushrangers Northam SHS Website - A group of young people who are keen on conservation in Western Australia. See updates on their projects etc on the website
www.freewebz.com/conservation_bushrangers_nshs
- CampVISHUS.org - To motivate every single American Citizen to get involved. Not every citizen can serve in the military, or government, or even law enforcement, but there is plenty to do. We provide many ways to join in support of the United States of America.
www.campvishus.org
- Catholic Big Brothers of New York City - The history and mission of Catholic Big Brothers for Boys and Girls of New York City. Explains what CBB is doing, how it is financed, who it serves and how volunteers can join it.
www.cbbnyc.org
- Child Net Volunteers - Interested in volunteering to help children in the community? Site provides ideas and helpful advice.
www.child.net/volunteer.htm
- City of Monterey Volunteen Program - Teen summer program that places local teenagers in volunteer positions within city government.
www.monterey.org/volunteen
- Do Something - Encourages young people to create their own vision for making a difference in their community and provides them with the resources and support needed.
www.dosomething.org
- East Meadow High School Key Club - Lists projects, board members, and events schedule.
members.tripod.com/emkeyclub
- Grands Frères et Grandes Soeurs de Montréal - Grace au recrutement d'adultes benevoles, GFGS de MTL offre plusieurs services de mentorat afin de venir en aide aux enfants issus principalement de familles monoparentales. Thanks to the recruitment of adults who become volunteers in the organism,BBBS of MTL offers mentoring services to help children issued from single parent families.
www.gfgsmtl.qc.ca
- Habitat for Humanity International - Works to eliminate poverty housing by building affordable houses to low-income families
www.habitat.org
- Handy hints for Young Guiding Leaders - A range of ideas including, home-spa ideas, craft ideas, recipes and more for Young Guiding Leaders everywhere
mysite.freeserve.com/Young_Leaders_UK
- Harry Singer Foundation - The Harry Singer Foundation is a nonprofit educational foundation established in 1987 to help young people develop character and skills for effective living which will enable them to assume the responsibilities of active citizenship. HSF offers classroom curricula and interactive programs on its home page and sponsors and rewards community involvement.
www.singerfoundation.org
- Home Works - Christian organization that provides home repairs for financially burdened brothers and sisters
www.homeworks-sc.org
- HumaneTeen - Features true stories of teen activists and clubs making a difference for animals and the environment. Part of the Humane Society of the United States, tips and action alerts on how to help animals is provided.
www.humaneteen.org
- Landmark Volunteers - Summer service opportunities for high school students at 52 cultural, environmental, historical and social service sites nationwide.
www.volunteers.com
- National Helpers Network, Inc. - National Helpers assists schools and agencies in meeting the developmental needs of young adolescents through training, program development, research, advocacy and information sharing.
www.nationalhelpers.org
- Northern Illinois HOBY Leadership Seminar - Information on Leadership seminar for High School Sophomores and is a part of the Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership organization.
64.81.151.115/Hobynils/index.htm
- Online Volunteer Guide for Teens - Provides advice, tips, and other information for teen considering volunteering.
www.geocities.com/volguide
- Performing Hearts - Kids helping kids with serious illnesses through teaching, participating, and performing in the performing arts.
www.performinghearts.com
- Rose Youth Foundation - Learn about these Jewish youth from Metro Denver who get together every month to give grantsin order to help their community. Includes information on how to become invloved.
www.rcfdenver.org/RYF
- Scholarships for Service - Information about volunteering and scholarships through The President's Student Service Scholarships.
www.cns.gov/scholarships
- seattleblueangelssquadron nscc - program for kids from the ages 11 to 17 years of age.
www.fortunecity.com/meltingpot/trinity/0
- Shiloh Camp - Non-profit organization offering service and volunteer opportunities to inner Oklahoma City youth.
www.shilohcamp.org
- St. John Ambulance Halton Hills Cadets - Youth volunteers learn first aid and assist first aid staff at local events. Includes patient care competition teams.
www.sja-haltonhills.org/cadets.html
- Stars, Stripes and Strength - Place to pledge to help the U.S. heal after the 9-11 attacks. Volunteer, make a donation, create a work of art, or come up with some ideas.
www.teenpeople.com/teenpeople/2001/buzz/092101_wtc_flag.html
- The European Youth Programs - List of youth programs in Europe.
europa.eu.int/comm/education/youth/youthprogram.html
- The Get A Life Program, Inc. - A program designed to help at risk youth by showing them the consequences for their poor choices by men who have been there.
www.getalifeprogram.com
- The Prudential Youth Leadership Institute - Official site of this organization helping to teach youth leadership skills.
www.pyli.org
- The Volunteer Opportunities Exchange - Connects volunteers with organizations to find a perfect match [Canada].
www.voe-reb.org
- The Zone Online - A youth house providing a wide verity of services. Live online radio, upcoming events, and project information.
www.zonekettering.co.uk
- Tiffani and Wethersfield Connecticut Police Explorers - Pictures and information of Tiffani and her volunteer service with the Wethersfield Connecticut Police Explorers Post 159. Pictures from Explorer Academy in New London. Link to Wethersfield Police.
www.members.cox.net/botiff/PoliceExplorer.html
- Try Youth and Community Services - Youth programs throughout Victoria, Australia.
www.tryyouth.org.au
- Venture Crew 21 of Colorado Springs, CO - Venture Crew is a co-ed scouting opportunity offered by the Boy Scouts of America. Our focus is on community service and preparing today's teens to become tomorrow's leaders.
www.angelfire.com/co4/venture_21
- Visions Service Adventures - Summer program combining construction-based community service with a cultural experience. Trips include those to Peru, Australia, and many other exciting locations.
www.visions-adventure.org/old.html
- Voices for Interpersonal Violence Alternatives: Teen Peer Education - VIVA: a teen peer education program located in Charlottesville, Virginia about dating violence and sexual assault. VIVA has 2 theatre productions apropriate for middle school and high school audiences is uses to provide a forum for awareness, education, and discussion of the issues.
www.vivaprogram.org
- Volunteering and Service Learning - Some things to think about before volunteering, and some links to volunteering.
www.missouri.edu/~cppcwww/vsl.shtml
- Welcome to Cadets WA - Gives information on Cadets in Western Australia. Includes details on the Duke of Edinburugh Award Scheme, How to Join Cadet Units, The Units which are available to join in Western Australia and more.
www.cadetswa.wa.gov.au
- Xperience It - A youth outreach designed to bring people to Christ by giving an environment in which they can truly Xperience Him.
www.xperienceitonline.com
- Young Marines - Laurel Highlands Young Marine [Johnstown, Pa.]
www.lhymarines.org
- Young Volunteers Project Wakefield W.Yorks - Only project in Wakefield that helps young people age 13-25 to volunteer their time in exciting ways and gain accreditation through the governments Millennium Volunteers initiative. Access to volunteering opportunities, voluntary work, accrediation and lots more.
www.yvpwakefield.org.uk
- Youth Corps for Animals - Online resource designed to help young people find volunteer opportunities with animal organizations in their own communities and beyond.
www.youthforanimals.org
- Youth Karaoke - Program to get kids off of the streets by providing a safe and fun environment. The program had been effective in giving 'Street Kids' a place to meet, hand, and learn and grow.
www.YouthKaraoke.Org
- Youth N-Touch Ministries - A Bilingual Christian youth group serving San Antonio and the surrounding areas, with free e-mail, chatroom, virtual arcade and a gameroom.
www.youthntouch.com
- Youth Service America - Volunteer opportunities in all 50 states. Enter a zip code and find organizations in that area needing help.
www.SERVEnet.org
- Youth Venture - Encourages teens to start and lead their own organizations for the betterment of their communities
www.youthventure.org/home.asp
- Youth Volunteers in Action - Learn how to help through volunteering around the world. Hosted by the UNV
www.iyv2001.org/youth
- Volunteer Match - Finds volunteering opportunities with nonprofit organizations within the area.
www.volunteermatch.org
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