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One Young World... Needs You!
by Francesca Sandwell
"In an interdependent world, our actions increasingly impact on each
other. The need for effective responses and positive leadership is
vital. Young people understand the scale of this challenge and have a
real appetite for change. All that is needed is a platform from which
to deal with the problems of the future and a voice that can influence
others...."
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Outlet: Youth Leadership Opportunities
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Youth
Panelists make a difference by sharing their personal stories to a wide
variety of people, including other youth, staff, counselors, med
students, etc. If you're interested in becoming a panelist, please
contact
Dulce at dgarcia@chacmv.org
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Feeling worried, sad, angry, stuck, or a million things at once?
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Consider calling an LGBTQQ Youth Hotline:
The Trevor Project(866) 4-U-TREVOR (866) 488-7386 24 hrs / day trevorproject.orgGLBT National Youth Talkline 1(800) 246-PRIDE
1(800) 246-7743
Mon-Fri, 5pm to 9pm
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monday, july 13, 2009
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Greetings!
Thanks to those who joined us for our special event last Thursday. Much thanks to The Trevor Project for sending us their Survival Kit and the award-winning short film Trevor. If you couldn't make it, check out these Suicide Facts and Warning signs. Also, if you have a cell phone - it might be a good idea to program their hotline number in your phone too! (866) 4-U-TREVOR, or (866) 488-7386. We Hope to see you at the Safe Sex Workshop tonight at 4:45pm and at Monday Night Group afterwards! Take good care, Jun-Fung, Dulce, Eileen Outlet Staff |
Outlet Event: Safe Sex Workshop
(HIV/STD Prevention)
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4:45-6pm, Monday July 13th @ CHAC
Join us for an interactive and fun workshop on how to protect yourself from HIV and Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) / Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs). This event is open to allies.
Contact: Dulce, dgarcia@chacmv.org
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Outlet: Monday Night Group
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6:15-7:45pm, Mondays @ CHAC
Find support and support each other. Join us for our weekly drop-in safe space for LGBTQQ-identified Youth (13-24). Free pizza and drinks!
Contact: Jun-Fung, jfchueh@chacmv.org
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Saturday Morning Yoga -Youth 13-25 @ DeFrank
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Saturdays, 11am-Noon
Billy DeFrank Center, 938 The Alameda, San Jose
We are really excited to start a new activity at DeFrank: Yoga! Join us every
Saturday morning starting this weekend, July 11th, from 11am to noon for a
chance to relax and exercise. Yoga hour is free and for everyone ages 13-25
years old. You can bring you own mat or use the yoga mats we have here.
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Save the Date: "Masquerade" Prom (DeFrank, SJ)
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Friday, July 24th, 8pm to
Midnight
Ages 13-20, Bring I.D. Billy DeFrank Center, San Jose The Theme this year is Masquerade so be ready for an
evening of masked mystery. Tickets are $10 and no one will be turned
away for lack of funds. Formal Wear Is Optional, Bring Mask or Make One
at the DeFrank Center. No Drinking, No Drugs,
&, No Smoking
Need a Dress? Have a Suit to Donate?
DeFrank
Will Be Collecting And Donating Clothes As Part of The Prom Attire Drive. Stop
by the Youth Center to Drop off or Pick up Prom Clothes!
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Transgender Youth Study
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June - Summer 2009
Youth Interviews
We are conducting 1-2 hour personal interviews with youth and young
adults between the ages of 15 and 24 who identify as transgender or
genderqueer. You can use any name you want, and what you say is
confidential. We will ask you questions about your experiences and
relationships.
Parent/Guardian Interviews
We are also conducting 1 hour personal interviews of parents and/or
guardians of transgender youth. If you think your parent or guardian
might be interested, have them contact us! They will be interviewed
separately, and a parent's participation is not required for you to be
part of the study. transgenderyouthstudy.com |
Virtual Volunteer: Prevent HIV/AIDS among Youth
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See entire Volunteer Opportunity posting
The exciting venture is the development of Medwiser.com, the next
generation of nonprofit organizations.Medwiser, was started to prevent
the spread of HIV/AIDS in youth. We are building an online grassroots
movement that will motivate youth to act up and fight HIV/AIDS.
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Internships: Young Audiences of Northern California
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YANC(Young Audiences of Northern California) is seeking interns for 2009-10! 10-20 hours per week
Internships are unpaid but course credit may be available.
Since 1958, Young Audiences of Northern California (YANC) has been
committed to making the arts - classical, contemporary and
multicultural - an essential part of every child's education and life.
Serving communities in seven counties from San Francisco to the East
Bay and San Jose, YANC's programs include both in-school and
after-school activities... For more info, visit ya-nc.org
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Paid Internships: SF Public Library (15-21 yrs old)
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$500 Stipend! 2-5 hours per week
Application
deadline: July 16th, 2009 5pm
Type
of position
San Francisco
Public Library is offering 3 youth paid internship opportunities in event
planning, organizing, outreach and participation for an event on Friday October
16th 2009 6:00-9pm at the Main Library.
Details
· Application
deadline: July 16th, 2009 5pm
· Work
Dates: July 27th to October 25th 2009
· Hours
required/weekly schedule:
varied and flexible, afternoons/evenings 2-5 hrs per week
· Stipend:
$500-offered in 2 payments (August 31st, October 31st)
· Position
Location: San Francisco Public Main
Library, 100 Larkin St SF CA
Primary
Responsibilities:
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Attend
and organize event planning meetings for an event called Teen Quake, a literary
arts performance extravaganza at the Main Library for teens in October 2009.
· Work
closely on a youth intern team and lead youth volunteers.
· Contact
planning organizations, performers, educators, and youth participants.
· Conduct
outreach in the community; create publicity information; post flyers
· Work
at the event on Friday October 16th from 5-9pm at the Main
Library.
· Recruit
youth volunteers and performers
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Assist
with mailings and online publicity
Qualifications:
· Must
be 15-21 years of age
· Live
within the SF Bay Area
· Must
be able to work in a team-oriented environment
· Must
be punctual, attend regular meetings, and maintain excellent relations with
youth and adult planners
· Strong
communication skills
· Preferred:
experience planning events and involvement in literary arts organizations
To
Apply:
Submit your
name, phone, email, and answer to these questions in a Word document emailed to
jenniferlibrarian@gmail.com
by 6pm on July 16th 2009.
1. Describe your experience planning
events for youth.
2. What would an event at the library for
youth look like?
3. What are some ideas you have for
getting youth involved in a library event?
4. How will you make time to be involved
in an event planning committee with other youth?
Jennifer Collins | Teen Services Specialist | San Francisco Public Library
100 Larkin St
| San Francisco
| CA | 94102 | D: 415.557.4268 | F: 415.557.4276| jennifercollins@sfpl.org
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Annual Youth Volunteer Guide
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From the Volunteer Center of Silicon Valley
Opportunities are arranged
according to areas of interest and include all necessary contact
information
and age, position and travel requirements. Areas to choose
from include:
Animal Care, Art Museums and Media, Child Care, City Services, Data Entry and Office
Work, Disability Services, Environment, Food and Meal Programs, Health and Hospitals, Housing and Shelter, Human Services, Senior Services, Special Events, Tutoring and Education, Youth Serving
Youth
The Annual Youth Guide
is an indispensable resource for
teen volunteers wishing
to complete
their community service hours. Order the Annual Youth Volunteer Guide
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Camp Ten Trees
for LGBTQ Youth and Youth of LGBTQ Families
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Register by August 1st, Seattle WA
Camp Ten Trees is a non-profit summer camp in the Pacific Northwest
featuring a week for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and
questioning (LGBTQ) youth and their allies, and a week for children of
LGBTQ families.
Click here for more information or to register: www.camptentrees.org |
Scholarships
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1. The Los Angeles-based California Community Foundation
has announced scholarships totaling nearly $105,000 to help thirty-eight
students attend college. The gifts, ranging from $500 to $10,000, are supported
by the Adiba Shaby Scholarship Fund, which is administered by the
foundation.
For
more information, please contact Chris Salazar at (213) 413-4130. www.calfund.org
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End Notes thanks for reading :)
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1. Want to invite Outlet to your GSA meeting or school? Drop us an email in advance and we'd be happy to visit your campus! Here's some ideas for what we can do:
- Facilitate a presentation
- Facilitate a group discussion
- Transgender 101
- Bring a guest speaker
2. Know of any LGBTQQ Youth-related scholarships? Please let us know so we can share it with other youth!
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