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July 1, 2011
Volume 18, No. 26
Circulation: 39,950
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2012 semester of service and global youth service day resources available
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News From the Field
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USA Today Profiles Cities of Service Use of Impact Volunteering
"In an era of dwindling revenue and slashed spending, volunteerism is becoming a crucial part of city operations and a strategy to solve its most pressing problems. The goal: turn piecemeal civic efforts into organized citywide campaigns that concentrate volunteer power on programs that benefit the community at large. Enter "chief service officers," paid city employees whose job is to bring together volunteers, community groups and sponsors and get them to work towards the city's goals." Read the entire article at: http://usat.ly/kqUT1D
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The New York Times Features Do Something Going Mobile
The New York Times recently profiled Do Something's decision to go mobile in reaching out to teen volunteers. "No longer could it rely on its Web site to motivate young people to take part in social activism. Instead, it would rely on mobile technology ... The goal is to use mobile technology to sign up 3.8 million members by 2014, up from 1.2 million in 2010 who were involved in at least one of the more than 50 "campaigns" Do Something runs each year." Learn more about the importance of texting as a way to reach teens by reading the full article at: http://nyti.ms/l0CagY
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White House Internship Program
The White House Internship Program provides a unique opportunity to gain valuable professional experience and build leadership skills. This hands-on program is designed to mentor and cultivate today's young leaders, strengthen their understanding of the Executive Office of the President and engage them in public service opportunities. The White House is currently accepting applications for the Spring 2012 program. For detailed information about the program, the application process, a timeline with deadlines, and the departments that participate in the program, visit http://1.usa.gov/ioSN0Y The deadline to apply for Spring 2012 is September 11, 2011.
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NYLC Hiring for Two Positions
The National Youth Leadership Council (NYLC) is hiring for two positions.
Marketing & Communications Director
This position is responsible for all strategic communications for the organization, including marketing and public relations.
Development Associate
This position works with the development team to execute NYLC's fundraising and development plan. This position tracks foundation deadlines, manages proposal-writing, coordinates meetings with staff, and maintains the development database.
Learn more at www.nylc.org/jobs
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Grants & Awards
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2012 Global Youth Service Day & Semester of Service Lead Agencies
Deadline: July 15
Lead Agencies convene a planning coalition of at least 10 partner organizations that collectively engage at least 600 youth volunteers in service during Semester of Service and on GYSD, engage local media and elected officials, and plan a high profile signature project or celebration of service. Lead Agencies receive a $2,000 GYSD planning grant sponsored by State Farm, travel support to attend YSA's annual Youth Service Institute, and ongoing training and technical assistance from YSA. www.YSA.org/grants/leadagency
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Sodexo Lead Organizer Grants
Deadline: July 15
Sodexo Lead Organizers will work with partner organizations to engage at least 600 youth volunteers in learning about and addressing the issue of childhood hunger in their communities, beginning during Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week (November 14-20) and continuing through Global Youth Service Day (GYSD) (April 20-22, 2012). Sodexo Lead Organizers receive a $2,000 planning grant, travel and lodging for YSA's Youth Service Institute, and ongoing training and technical assistance.
www.YSA.org/grants/sodexoleadorganizer
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STEMester of Service YSA Grants
Deadline: August 8
YSA is seeking middle schools with large populations of disadvantaged youth in the 19 states with highest dropout rates (AK, AZ, CA, CO, DE, DC, GA, HI, IL, LA, MI, MT, NV, NM, NY, NC, RI, WA, WY). Grantees will engage students in a STEMester of Service addressing critical environmental and disaster preparedness needs and connecting them to STEM curricula. The $5,000 grant supports sustainable service projects that launch on MLK Day of Service (January 16, 2012) and culminate on GYSD (April 20-22, 2012). www.YSA.org/grants/stemester
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Sodexo School Engagement Grants
Deadline: August 15
The Sodexo School Engagement grant program will support teachers and students, grades K-12, in learning about the incidence of childhood hunger in their community, and in leading meaningful activities that facilitate access to nutritious food for all children, especially those most at risk. The program will be implemented through a service-learning "Semester of Service" focused on childhood hunger that launches on MLK Day of Service (January 16, 2012) and culminates on GYSD (April 20-22, 2012).. 11 grantees will receive a $5,000 planning grant. www.YSA.org/grants/sodexoschool
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CISV USA Founder's Award
Deadline: July 31
In honor and celebration of its 60th anniversary, ClSV USA will be awarding one individual with the inaugural Founder's Award. The winner will receive a $2,500 - $5,000 honorarium to continue his or her organization's work in supporting cross-cultural understanding. The recipient of the Founder's Award must be a resident of the United States with at least a bachelor's degree who has done substantial work to build a grassroots organization with an international or national focus. http://bit.ly/kDTP5g
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Sodexo Youth Grants
Deadline: September 16
YSA will award 25 Sodexo Youth Grants of $500 each to support youth-led service projects in the United States that address the issue of childhood hunger during National Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week (November 13-20, 2011). We're looking for projects that engage your peers, friends, families, neighbors, Sodexo employees, and other community members in creative, youth-inspired solutions to ending childhood hunger in your community. Learn more at www.YSA.org/grants/sodexoyouth
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Everyday Young Heroes
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Jamie BacigalupoEl Paso, TX
YSA recognizes eight year old Jamie Bacigalupo from El Paso, Texas, as one of our Everyday Young Heroes for her work to provide comfort and support for hospitalized children through her Angels4Epilepsy Program. Jamie was diagnosed with Benign Rolandic Epilepsy at the age of five and after experiencing what it is like to be hospitalized, she made it her personal mission to raise awareness about epilepsy and to bring smiles to hospitalized children. Jamie started Angels4Epilepsy, Inc. in Georgia in 2010. Her goal was to help other children hospitalized as a result of her personal experiences with numerous doctor visits, tests and hospitalizations. Jamie understands how scary and boring a hospital can be and through her program, she is providing young hospital patients fun activities to take their minds off their illnesses. Through 2010, she delivered over 300 gift bags to local children's hospitals and the Ronald McDonald House in Georgia and Florida. She was responsible for using her own money and raising funds to purchase the items for her gift bags. In July, Jamie will deliver over 100 gift bags to a children's hospital in Indiana. For her support of young hospital patients and her desire to make their hospital stays fun, we honor Jamie as an Everyday Young Hero. To learn more about Angels4Epilepsy, visit www.angels4epilepsy.org To nominate a young person who has improved their community through service to be recognized as an Everyday Young Hero, please visit www.ysa.org/awards/hero. |
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Resources & Trainings
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7 Tips for Summertime Projects
The HandsOn Blog recently featured a post with tips for summertime projects. "Summer is a great time for outdoor projects. Tree plantings, park cleanups and building playgrounds are great examples of outdoor projects, but there are some things that you need to keep in mind when you're planning projects." Tips include making sure plenty of shade and water are available, being prepared for summer weather, and having someone trained in first aid on site. Read all 7 tips at http://bit.ly/j43QPo
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Roots & Shoots Summer Projects
With the warmer weather, and the seasonal change, now is a perfect time to get outside and do those projects you've been waiting to do all year. Check out this fantastic collection of Summer project ideas from Roots & Shoots groups all over: http://bit.ly/jWYjvn
Five Tips for Turning Summer Break Into a Summer Service
Volunteering is a great way to spend a summer - and teens and young adults may find more than a way to spend some time before school starts up again. The HandsOn blog provides these tips to make sure that both parents and children can have a great summer of service: http://bit.ly/mtwWhu
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Year-Round Learning Report
Year-Round Learning: Linking School, Afterschool, and Summer Learning to Support Student Success, examines the efforts of initiatives that are approaching learning time in new ways and bringing community resources together to provide year-round learning environments. The brief discusses:
- Different configurations of year-round learning
- Common principles used by programs and initiatives doing this work
- Early lessons from these initiatives
- Profiles of six programs and initiatives
Download the report at http://bit.ly/iVGsPP
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Quote of the Week
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"The best way to predict the future is to invent it."
- Alan Kay
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The Editors
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 Mike Minks Director of Outreach
Editor-in-Chief |  Danielle Miranda Manager of Outreach
Associate Editor |  Mike Man Manager of Outreach
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