We need to hear your input! New service-learning standards and indicators to increase the quality of service-learning were recently developed based on recent research on what works. The draft standards and indicators are going through a feedback process to revise them to be the best they can be. The process that is used to "tune" the standards and indicators is called a reactor panel, and groups of people work together to provide feedback in one of the following areas:
Meaningful service
Cognitively challenging reflection
Link to curriculum
Intensity and duration
Progress monitoring
Youth voice
Reciprocal partnerships
Diversity
The panels will take place Thursday, December 20th, 2007 during two time slots: 4:00 pm-6:00 pm EST and 6:15 pm -8:15 pm EST. The panel takes about two hours, and you will work with peers to consider and revise the standards and indicators for one of these topics. You will then share work and receive feedback on your changes from another group. We welcome and need your participation! To sign up for one of the panels, click on the link below and fill out the survey/registration form:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=23qCjxMourmZgGUaWk8lYg_3d_3d.
Please note: these reactor panels are only for youth. If you are filling out the form for one of your youth participants, please confirm that they are available and then complete the form using their information.
Tuesday, December 18, 2007
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
Funding Alerts
December 17, 2007
National Service Learning Conference Scholarships
National Youth Leadership Council offers a limited number of scholarships for the National Service Learning Conference (NSLC) based on financial need. The number of scholarships offered is contingent upon limited, variable funding, and scholarships cannot be offered to all qualified applicants. No more than three scholarships will be given to participants from any one school or organization. To apply for a scholarship please visit NSLC.
December 31, 2007
Captain Planet Foundation
The Captain Planet Foundation awards grants in the amount of $250-$2,500 to organizations or sponsoring agencies who present projects that promote understanding of environmental issues, focus on hands-on involvement, involve children and young adults 6-18 (elementary through high school), promote interaction and cooperation within the group, help young people develop planning and problem solving skills, include adult supervision, and commit to follow-up communication with the Foundation. Please visit the Captain Planet Foundation for more information.
January 8, 2008
The Daniel L. Lopresti ’03 Philanthropic Board Grant Funds
University School believes that it is important for students to reach out to others and to serve the community in which they live. The Daniel W. LoPresti ’03 Philanthropic Board will solicit proposals that serve the Greater Cleveland area. Their intention is to improve the quality of life for children living in poverty, with an emphasis on education. For more information or to apply for a grant please visit University School.
January 25, 2008
The “Created Equal” Bookshelf
Through the fifth We the People Bookshelf program, 3,000 libraries will receive a set of classic books related to the “Created Equal” theme. Any U.S public library or K-12 school library can apply. Libraries will receive a collection of seventeen hardcover books for young readers, all related to the “Created Equal” theme. The National Endowment for the Humanities is proud to offer this program in cooperation with the American Library Association. Please visit We the People for more information.
January 28, 2008
Toyota TAPESTRY Grant Program
A partnership between Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A. Inc. and the National Science Teachers Association, the Toyota TAPESTRY Grants for Science Teachers program offers grants to K–12 science teachers for innovative projects that enhance science education in the school and/or school district. Fifty large grants and a minimum of twenty mini-grants, totaling $550,000 will be awarded this year. To apply for funding, qualified teachers must write a Toyota TAPESTRY proposal according to the proposal requirements. For more information on how to apply, please visit Toyota TAPESTRY.
February 14, 2008
HP Technology for Teaching Grant
The HP Technology for Teaching Grant Initiative is designed to support the innovative use of mobile technology in K-16 education, and to help identify K-12 public schools and two- and four-year colleges and universities that HP might support with future grants. Based on the outcomes of the projects funded through this initiative in 2008, HP may offer some grant recipients additional, higher-value grants in 2008. In 2008, HP will award nearly $7 million in cash and equipment to K-12 schools in the U.S. and Puerto Rico, and to colleges and universities throughout North America (Canada, Puerto Rico, and the U.S.). For more information and to apply, please visit HP Technology.
Open Deadline
Teaching Tolerance Grants
Teaching Tolerance offers grants of $500 to $2,500 to preK-12 classroom teachers for projects designed to reduce prejudice among youth, improve intergroup relations in schools and/or support educator professional development in these areas. Proposals from other community organizations and houses of worship will be considered on the basis of direct student impact. For more information please visit Teaching Tolerance.
National Service Learning Conference Scholarships
National Youth Leadership Council offers a limited number of scholarships for the National Service Learning Conference (NSLC) based on financial need. The number of scholarships offered is contingent upon limited, variable funding, and scholarships cannot be offered to all qualified applicants. No more than three scholarships will be given to participants from any one school or organization. To apply for a scholarship please visit NSLC.
December 31, 2007
Captain Planet Foundation
The Captain Planet Foundation awards grants in the amount of $250-$2,500 to organizations or sponsoring agencies who present projects that promote understanding of environmental issues, focus on hands-on involvement, involve children and young adults 6-18 (elementary through high school), promote interaction and cooperation within the group, help young people develop planning and problem solving skills, include adult supervision, and commit to follow-up communication with the Foundation. Please visit the Captain Planet Foundation for more information.
January 8, 2008
The Daniel L. Lopresti ’03 Philanthropic Board Grant Funds
University School believes that it is important for students to reach out to others and to serve the community in which they live. The Daniel W. LoPresti ’03 Philanthropic Board will solicit proposals that serve the Greater Cleveland area. Their intention is to improve the quality of life for children living in poverty, with an emphasis on education. For more information or to apply for a grant please visit University School.
January 25, 2008
The “Created Equal” Bookshelf
Through the fifth We the People Bookshelf program, 3,000 libraries will receive a set of classic books related to the “Created Equal” theme. Any U.S public library or K-12 school library can apply. Libraries will receive a collection of seventeen hardcover books for young readers, all related to the “Created Equal” theme. The National Endowment for the Humanities is proud to offer this program in cooperation with the American Library Association. Please visit We the People for more information.
January 28, 2008
Toyota TAPESTRY Grant Program
A partnership between Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A. Inc. and the National Science Teachers Association, the Toyota TAPESTRY Grants for Science Teachers program offers grants to K–12 science teachers for innovative projects that enhance science education in the school and/or school district. Fifty large grants and a minimum of twenty mini-grants, totaling $550,000 will be awarded this year. To apply for funding, qualified teachers must write a Toyota TAPESTRY proposal according to the proposal requirements. For more information on how to apply, please visit Toyota TAPESTRY.
February 14, 2008
HP Technology for Teaching Grant
The HP Technology for Teaching Grant Initiative is designed to support the innovative use of mobile technology in K-16 education, and to help identify K-12 public schools and two- and four-year colleges and universities that HP might support with future grants. Based on the outcomes of the projects funded through this initiative in 2008, HP may offer some grant recipients additional, higher-value grants in 2008. In 2008, HP will award nearly $7 million in cash and equipment to K-12 schools in the U.S. and Puerto Rico, and to colleges and universities throughout North America (Canada, Puerto Rico, and the U.S.). For more information and to apply, please visit HP Technology.
Open Deadline
Teaching Tolerance Grants
Teaching Tolerance offers grants of $500 to $2,500 to preK-12 classroom teachers for projects designed to reduce prejudice among youth, improve intergroup relations in schools and/or support educator professional development in these areas. Proposals from other community organizations and houses of worship will be considered on the basis of direct student impact. For more information please visit Teaching Tolerance.
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
Disney Minnie Grants
The Disney Minnie Grants for GYSD 2008 (U.S. and International Applicants)
The Walt Disney Company and Youth Service America are excited to announce grants of up to $500 to support youth-led service projects. These grants support youth (ages 5-14) in planning and implementing service projects in their community.
Teachers, older youth (15-25), and youth-serving organizations are also eligible to apply, if they engage younger youth (5-14) in planning and implementing the project. A significant part of the service must take place on GYSD 2008, April 25-27. We encourage youth to address important issues such as climate change, malaria or other diseases, human rights, literacy, or others. Applicants can use the United Nations' Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) as a reference.
Applications are welcome from all countries. While information is available in: Spanish, French, Russian, Chinese, and Hindi, applications will be accepted in English only (an online translation tool is available at the YSA website). Applicants from China, India, and Russia are especially encouraged to apply. Past Disney Minnie Grantees are also eligible to apply.
Questions? Email MinnieGrant@ysa.org. Deadline: January 21, 2008. We are excited to introduce an electronic application, now available online at www.YSA.org/awards.
-- Christina Wessell Batcheler
Christina Wessell Batcheler - Director of Communications
Youth Service America (YSA)
Phone: 202-296-2992 x 128 | Fax: 202-296-4030 | Cell: 240-483-6288 | cwessell@ysa.org | 1101 15th Street, NW, Suite 200 | Washington, DC | 20005
http://www.YSA.org | http://www.servenet.org |
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*Join millions of people celebrating Global Youth Service Day this April 25-27, 2008!
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The Walt Disney Company and Youth Service America are excited to announce grants of up to $500 to support youth-led service projects. These grants support youth (ages 5-14) in planning and implementing service projects in their community.
Teachers, older youth (15-25), and youth-serving organizations are also eligible to apply, if they engage younger youth (5-14) in planning and implementing the project. A significant part of the service must take place on GYSD 2008, April 25-27. We encourage youth to address important issues such as climate change, malaria or other diseases, human rights, literacy, or others. Applicants can use the United Nations' Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) as a reference.
Applications are welcome from all countries. While information is available in: Spanish, French, Russian, Chinese, and Hindi, applications will be accepted in English only (an online translation tool is available at the YSA website). Applicants from China, India, and Russia are especially encouraged to apply. Past Disney Minnie Grantees are also eligible to apply.
Questions? Email MinnieGrant@ysa.org. Deadline: January 21, 2008. We are excited to introduce an electronic application, now available online at www.YSA.org/awards.
-- Christina Wessell Batcheler
Christina Wessell Batcheler - Director of Communications
Youth Service America (YSA)
Phone: 202-296-2992 x 128 | Fax: 202-296-4030 | Cell: 240-483-6288 | cwessell@ysa.org | 1101 15th Street, NW, Suite 200 | Washington, DC | 20005
http://www.YSA.org | http://www.servenet.org |
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Semester of Service
This article is an email distributed by Stephen Culbertson, President & CEO of Youth Service America.
The Semester of Service is a new, public-private strategy to help young people find their voice, take action, and have impact on the most critical problems facing the world, such as climate change, hunger, homelessness, malaria, water scarcity, disaster preparation, aging, violence, and literacy.
For the last 20 years, millions of American children and youth have participated in highly visible service and service-learning projects on Global Youth Service Day (The Largest Service Event in the World) and for the last 14 years on Martin Luther King Day (A Day On, Not A Day Off).
In January 2008, Youth Service America and the Corporation for National and Community Service are encouraging students, ages 5-25, to develop a 14 week service-learning project that launches on the Martin Luther King Day of Service (January 21, 2008) and culminates on the weekend of Global Youth Service Day (April 25-27, 2008).
The Semester of Service will link each event's existing partnerships, create a quantum leap in the number of children and youth engaged in service, and advance bold quantitative goals that the Corporation and YSA have both set to expand the American youth service movement.
Projects will take place in classrooms as part of the academic curriculum; in schools as part of the extra-curricular activities of student councils, honor societies, student clubs, and sports teams; in congregations of faith; and in youth development groups in neighborhoods across the United States.
"Recent research has shown that projects must be of sufficient duration, typically at least a semester of 70 hours long to have an impact on students...Fewer hours simply do not give the students enough time to grapple with difficult issues or to have a deep enough experience to make the learning endure." --Dr. Shelly Billig, Unpacking What Works in Service Learning
"Martin Luther King was interested in big results not the short-term. So, the idea of King Day being the signal for a long-term commitment by millions of students, during or after-school, over a semester would have warmed his heart. Martin always asked us to do more than we were doing because the Road ahead was still so long...the Mountain to climb was still so tall. The Semester of Service is just that opportunity to do more." --Senator Harris Wofford, Colleague and Lawyer for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Visit the Semester of Service website to download tools and resources including the Semester of Service Strategy Guide, a Timeline Tip Sheet, and Learning Modules for various issues such as Hunger and Homelessness, The Environment, and Stopping Youth Violence.
The Semester of Service is a new, public-private strategy to help young people find their voice, take action, and have impact on the most critical problems facing the world, such as climate change, hunger, homelessness, malaria, water scarcity, disaster preparation, aging, violence, and literacy.
For the last 20 years, millions of American children and youth have participated in highly visible service and service-learning projects on Global Youth Service Day (The Largest Service Event in the World) and for the last 14 years on Martin Luther King Day (A Day On, Not A Day Off).
In January 2008, Youth Service America and the Corporation for National and Community Service are encouraging students, ages 5-25, to develop a 14 week service-learning project that launches on the Martin Luther King Day of Service (January 21, 2008) and culminates on the weekend of Global Youth Service Day (April 25-27, 2008).
The Semester of Service will link each event's existing partnerships, create a quantum leap in the number of children and youth engaged in service, and advance bold quantitative goals that the Corporation and YSA have both set to expand the American youth service movement.
Projects will take place in classrooms as part of the academic curriculum; in schools as part of the extra-curricular activities of student councils, honor societies, student clubs, and sports teams; in congregations of faith; and in youth development groups in neighborhoods across the United States.
"Recent research has shown that projects must be of sufficient duration, typically at least a semester of 70 hours long to have an impact on students...Fewer hours simply do not give the students enough time to grapple with difficult issues or to have a deep enough experience to make the learning endure." --Dr. Shelly Billig, Unpacking What Works in Service Learning
"Martin Luther King was interested in big results not the short-term. So, the idea of King Day being the signal for a long-term commitment by millions of students, during or after-school, over a semester would have warmed his heart. Martin always asked us to do more than we were doing because the Road ahead was still so long...the Mountain to climb was still so tall. The Semester of Service is just that opportunity to do more." --Senator Harris Wofford, Colleague and Lawyer for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Visit the Semester of Service website to download tools and resources including the Semester of Service Strategy Guide, a Timeline Tip Sheet, and Learning Modules for various issues such as Hunger and Homelessness, The Environment, and Stopping Youth Violence.
IMPACT Student Conference
IMPACT: National Student Conference on Service, Advocacy & Social Action will continue the legacy of bringing together approximately 1,000 students, year of service members, campus administrators, and nonprofit professionals for the historically largest national convening of campus community members involved in service, activism, politics, advocacy, and other socially responsible work across philosophical and ideological lines.
The Conference Planning Committee consists of representatives from several nonprofit organizations focused on civic engagement—such as CIRCLE, Oxfam, Bonner Foundation, PledgeBank, Youth Service America, and the ONE Campaign—and campuses from across the country—such as the University of Idaho, Emerson College, Vassar College, Southern Oregon University and Miami University (Ohio). Amy Smitter (MICC) and Char Gray (PACC) have been serving on the planning committee and MACC will also be playing a pivotal role. In conjunction with these three state offices, and the many nonprofit and campus partners of this event, we are pleased to announce the following details:
Campus Compact has negotiated a conference registration discount for students from member schools: $20 off student rate until January 7 (we are aware that this date might be problematic for some students, but given that the conference is in March, this is what we could negotiate).
The Conference Planning Committee values Campus Compact’s strong network and history of support for this event; therefore, we are one of only two organizations highlighted in conference materials in this way. There is a link provided on the registration page for registrants to determine whether their school is a member (www.campusconference.org).
We will also present the 2007 Swearer Award here. You may remember that we had originally planned to do this at the Idealist/COOL conference so this collaboration works out well. In addition, I will be working with IMPACT on an extended workshop for CSD/SLD’s (Friday Forum). This conference announcement is also on the front page of our website.
The Conference Planning Committee consists of representatives from several nonprofit organizations focused on civic engagement—such as CIRCLE, Oxfam, Bonner Foundation, PledgeBank, Youth Service America, and the ONE Campaign—and campuses from across the country—such as the University of Idaho, Emerson College, Vassar College, Southern Oregon University and Miami University (Ohio). Amy Smitter (MICC) and Char Gray (PACC) have been serving on the planning committee and MACC will also be playing a pivotal role. In conjunction with these three state offices, and the many nonprofit and campus partners of this event, we are pleased to announce the following details:
Campus Compact has negotiated a conference registration discount for students from member schools: $20 off student rate until January 7 (we are aware that this date might be problematic for some students, but given that the conference is in March, this is what we could negotiate).
The Conference Planning Committee values Campus Compact’s strong network and history of support for this event; therefore, we are one of only two organizations highlighted in conference materials in this way. There is a link provided on the registration page for registrants to determine whether their school is a member (www.campusconference.org).
We will also present the 2007 Swearer Award here. You may remember that we had originally planned to do this at the Idealist/COOL conference so this collaboration works out well. In addition, I will be working with IMPACT on an extended workshop for CSD/SLD’s (Friday Forum). This conference announcement is also on the front page of our website.
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
YPS workshop registration available.
YPS Annual Workshop
Registration Brochure Now Available Online!
January 11, 2008
Exhibitor Application Deadline
Network with an audience of over two-hundred fifty service-oriented K-12 educators, students, and youth development professionals! Promote your organization’s services and/or volunteer opportunities. Download the application and registration brochure.
February 5, 2008
Service-Learning: Strategies for Success
Pre-Workshop Training with Keynote Speaker Cathryn Berger Kaye
This highly interactive session is based on Cathryn’s book The Complete Guide to Service Learning and her new research-based curriculum, Strategies for Success with Literacy. It includes innovative strategies that incorporate and increase: students’ literacy abilities; analytical, creative, and critical thinking skills; sense of efficacy; and learning efficiency through service learning. Discounts are available if you register for both Strategies for Success and the Annual Workshop. For more information, view the Annual Workshop registration brochure.
February 6, 2008
12th Annual Workshop – Early Bird Deadline January 18, 2008
The registration brochure for the YPS 12th Annual Workshop, is now available online. This year’s Annual Workshop features keynote speaker Cathryn Berger Kaye, author and international service-learning consultant. Choose from over 20 presentations during the breakout sessions. Schools and organizations have the opportunity to request a FREE exhibit space to showcase their service learning project. Group discounts apply for registrations of five or more individuals. Register now for this exciting and educational event!
For more information,
visit our website or contact us at (216) 368-0455.
Registration Brochure Now Available Online!
January 11, 2008
Exhibitor Application Deadline
Network with an audience of over two-hundred fifty service-oriented K-12 educators, students, and youth development professionals! Promote your organization’s services and/or volunteer opportunities. Download the application and registration brochure.
February 5, 2008
Service-Learning: Strategies for Success
Pre-Workshop Training with Keynote Speaker Cathryn Berger Kaye
This highly interactive session is based on Cathryn’s book The Complete Guide to Service Learning and her new research-based curriculum, Strategies for Success with Literacy. It includes innovative strategies that incorporate and increase: students’ literacy abilities; analytical, creative, and critical thinking skills; sense of efficacy; and learning efficiency through service learning. Discounts are available if you register for both Strategies for Success and the Annual Workshop. For more information, view the Annual Workshop registration brochure.
February 6, 2008
12th Annual Workshop – Early Bird Deadline January 18, 2008
The registration brochure for the YPS 12th Annual Workshop, is now available online. This year’s Annual Workshop features keynote speaker Cathryn Berger Kaye, author and international service-learning consultant. Choose from over 20 presentations during the breakout sessions. Schools and organizations have the opportunity to request a FREE exhibit space to showcase their service learning project. Group discounts apply for registrations of five or more individuals. Register now for this exciting and educational event!
For more information,
visit our website or contact us at (216) 368-0455.
Monday, November 26, 2007
News from Idealist
Greetings from Global Youth Connect!
We are writing to ask for your assistance in sharing information regarding our summer 2007 international human rights training programs with young leaders (ages 18-30) in your network who may be interested in participating in one of our upcoming human rights delegations to Bosnia, Guatemala, Rwanda or Venezuela. Brief information on each program can be found below and more detailed application information is available on our website at: www.globalyouthconnect.org/participate. The deadline to receive applications is January 25, 2008.
Global Youth Connect is an international human rights organization which is building and supporting a community of youth who are actively promoting and protecting human rights, and educating and inspiring the next generation to work for peaceful change. We have been organizing international human rights delegations since 2001. Please visit our website to learn more about our work: www.globalyouthconnect.org.
We greatly appreciate your help in making sure we get the word out to talented and motivated young leaders who might be interested in this unique international opportunity for learning, service and connection for human rights, conflict resolution and peacebuilding.
Best wishes,
Jennifer Kloes
Executive Director
Global Youth Connect
www.globalyouthconnect.org
Acting together for compassion, human rights and responsibility
Human Rights Delegations for Young Leaders -- Summer 2008
Program Locations: Bosnia, Guatemala, Rwanda & Venezuela
Application Deadline: January 25, 2008
Global Youth Connect, an international human rights organization, is pleased to announce that we are accepting applications from young leaders (ages 18-30) for our Summer 2008 international human rights delegations. Program locations include: Bosnia, Guatemala, Rwanda and Venezuela.
Human rights delegations are a unique, first-hand opportunity to cross cultural boundaries and learn about the daily reality of human rights as experienced in a complex and increasingly globalized world. Each delegation weaves together three core sets of activities: site visits to local organizations, hands-on fieldwork projects, and a human rights training workshop with local youth activists.
Bosnia (June 29 - July 18, 2008)
Program Tuition: $2,750
This delegation will explore the roots of the conflict and the dynamics of justice, reconciliation and peacebuilding as experienced in Bosnia. Participants will gain experience in conflict resolution and transformation and deepen their understanding of the post-conflict challenges faced by Bosnians today, especially youth. Participants will have an opportunity to meet with Bosnian NGOs working on issues of human rights, community development, youth empowerment, and conflict resolution. The program will also include a workshop with Bosnian youth and the opportunity to work hands-on with local organizations to assist them in their daily activities.
Guatemala (June 15 - July 13, 2008)
Program Tuition: $2,750
This delegation will explore the roots of violence and social injustice in Guatemala, with a particular focus on the country's indigenous population. We will seek to better understand the legacy of Guatemala's 36-year armed conflict and the impact of violence, both past and present, on the Guatemalan people, as well as reflect on how policies and practices in the U.S.have affected the lives of ordinary Guatemalans. Delegation activities will center on supporting the efforts of grassroots human rights activists working to promote and defend the political, social, economic and cultural rights of all Guatemalans. Spanish proficiency is required.
Rwanda (June 14 - July 13, 2008)
Program Tuition: $2,450
This delegation will explore the roots of the 1994 Rwandan genocide, how this legacy of violence has impacted the country and its people, particularly Rwandan youth, and also how the country is attempting to rebuild today. We will examine issues of truth, justice and reconciliation in the context of post-conflict Rwanda and what is needed to strengthen local institutions and programs dedicated to promoting a culture of respect for human rights. Participants will connect with young Rwandans and get involved in a variety of collaborative projects aimed at promoting human rights as well as meet with leading human rights defenders, government representatives, international institutions, youth and others from local communities to learn more about the political, economic and social challenges faced by Rwandans today.
Venezuela (July 26 - August 17, 2008)
Program Tuition: $2,250
The delegation will explore the rise of social change movements and human rights activism in present-day Venezuela, both on the grassroots level and as represented by national government programs. Through hands-on participation in partnership with grassroots organizations, participants will investigate present-day human rights concerns along with the response of government and civil society. A major theme of the program will be to examine the relationship of grassroots human rights organizations with a national government expressly concerned with promoting respect for human rights, democratic reform, and the redistribution of wealth. Delegation activities will focus in particular on the efforts of young human rights activists to promote
and sustain a just, equitable, democratic, and peaceful society. Spanish proficiency is required.
Application Deadline: January 25, 2008
How to Apply: We invite interested young leaders to apply. We are looking for participants who are between the ages of 18-30 and who possess U.S. citizenship or residency as well as international students studying full-time at a U.S. college or university. Most importantly, applicants should wish to expand their knowledge and understanding of human rights and social justice. Participants will become part of a growing global movement of youth acting together for compassion, human rights and responsibility.
For detailed information on program activities, costs, fundraising/financial aid, and application information, please visit our website:
www.globalyouthconnect.org/participate
We are writing to ask for your assistance in sharing information regarding our summer 2007 international human rights training programs with young leaders (ages 18-30) in your network who may be interested in participating in one of our upcoming human rights delegations to Bosnia, Guatemala, Rwanda or Venezuela. Brief information on each program can be found below and more detailed application information is available on our website at: www.globalyouthconnect.org/participate. The deadline to receive applications is January 25, 2008.
Global Youth Connect is an international human rights organization which is building and supporting a community of youth who are actively promoting and protecting human rights, and educating and inspiring the next generation to work for peaceful change. We have been organizing international human rights delegations since 2001. Please visit our website to learn more about our work: www.globalyouthconnect.org.
We greatly appreciate your help in making sure we get the word out to talented and motivated young leaders who might be interested in this unique international opportunity for learning, service and connection for human rights, conflict resolution and peacebuilding.
Best wishes,
Jennifer Kloes
Executive Director
Global Youth Connect
www.globalyouthconnect.org
Acting together for compassion, human rights and responsibility
Human Rights Delegations for Young Leaders -- Summer 2008
Program Locations: Bosnia, Guatemala, Rwanda & Venezuela
Application Deadline: January 25, 2008
Global Youth Connect, an international human rights organization, is pleased to announce that we are accepting applications from young leaders (ages 18-30) for our Summer 2008 international human rights delegations. Program locations include: Bosnia, Guatemala, Rwanda and Venezuela.
Human rights delegations are a unique, first-hand opportunity to cross cultural boundaries and learn about the daily reality of human rights as experienced in a complex and increasingly globalized world. Each delegation weaves together three core sets of activities: site visits to local organizations, hands-on fieldwork projects, and a human rights training workshop with local youth activists.
Bosnia (June 29 - July 18, 2008)
Program Tuition: $2,750
This delegation will explore the roots of the conflict and the dynamics of justice, reconciliation and peacebuilding as experienced in Bosnia. Participants will gain experience in conflict resolution and transformation and deepen their understanding of the post-conflict challenges faced by Bosnians today, especially youth. Participants will have an opportunity to meet with Bosnian NGOs working on issues of human rights, community development, youth empowerment, and conflict resolution. The program will also include a workshop with Bosnian youth and the opportunity to work hands-on with local organizations to assist them in their daily activities.
Guatemala (June 15 - July 13, 2008)
Program Tuition: $2,750
This delegation will explore the roots of violence and social injustice in Guatemala, with a particular focus on the country's indigenous population. We will seek to better understand the legacy of Guatemala's 36-year armed conflict and the impact of violence, both past and present, on the Guatemalan people, as well as reflect on how policies and practices in the U.S.have affected the lives of ordinary Guatemalans. Delegation activities will center on supporting the efforts of grassroots human rights activists working to promote and defend the political, social, economic and cultural rights of all Guatemalans. Spanish proficiency is required.
Rwanda (June 14 - July 13, 2008)
Program Tuition: $2,450
This delegation will explore the roots of the 1994 Rwandan genocide, how this legacy of violence has impacted the country and its people, particularly Rwandan youth, and also how the country is attempting to rebuild today. We will examine issues of truth, justice and reconciliation in the context of post-conflict Rwanda and what is needed to strengthen local institutions and programs dedicated to promoting a culture of respect for human rights. Participants will connect with young Rwandans and get involved in a variety of collaborative projects aimed at promoting human rights as well as meet with leading human rights defenders, government representatives, international institutions, youth and others from local communities to learn more about the political, economic and social challenges faced by Rwandans today.
Venezuela (July 26 - August 17, 2008)
Program Tuition: $2,250
The delegation will explore the rise of social change movements and human rights activism in present-day Venezuela, both on the grassroots level and as represented by national government programs. Through hands-on participation in partnership with grassroots organizations, participants will investigate present-day human rights concerns along with the response of government and civil society. A major theme of the program will be to examine the relationship of grassroots human rights organizations with a national government expressly concerned with promoting respect for human rights, democratic reform, and the redistribution of wealth. Delegation activities will focus in particular on the efforts of young human rights activists to promote
and sustain a just, equitable, democratic, and peaceful society. Spanish proficiency is required.
Application Deadline: January 25, 2008
How to Apply: We invite interested young leaders to apply. We are looking for participants who are between the ages of 18-30 and who possess U.S. citizenship or residency as well as international students studying full-time at a U.S. college or university. Most importantly, applicants should wish to expand their knowledge and understanding of human rights and social justice. Participants will become part of a growing global movement of youth acting together for compassion, human rights and responsibility.
For detailed information on program activities, costs, fundraising/financial aid, and application information, please visit our website:
www.globalyouthconnect.org/participate
Friday, November 9, 2007
Service Learning Training!
Michigan 4-H is happy to announce that registration is now open for the online training course, Teens, Kids and Communities: Developing a Service Learning Program focused on Teen Peer Mentoring. Complete details follow. For additional information, contact Chris Stickney, Associate Program Leader at stickne4@anr.msu.edu.
Teens, Kids and Communities: Developing a Service Learning Program Focused on Teen Peer Mentoring
This course can be started anytime up to November 16, 2007 and must be completed by January 18th, 2008
This 8-week, online certificate based course is designed for those interested in creating or improving a service learning program with an emphasis on teen peer mentoring. During this introductory course you’ll gain a better understanding of the knowledge and theory surrounding community-based service learning and peer mentoring, network with others involved in service learning and peer mentoring, and apply course material locally. Specifically, you can expect to:
Review the research and literature around community-based service learning and teen peer mentoring programs.
Discuss the roles that both mentoring and service learning play in positive youth development.
Discover the mentoring lifecycle and explore practical activities that enhance mentoring relationships.
Learn strategies to support mentoring relationships, increase project sustainability and incorporate meaningful reflection into programming efforts.
Interact, network and share ideas with others who share a passion for positive youth development.
Create a project that will be directly applicable to your local programming efforts.
Target Audience: Youth development professionals and college students interested in creating, expanding or improving their current service learning and teen peer mentoring programming efforts, AmeriCorps or other National Service program members, and staff and volunteers of youth-serving organizations.
Registration Information: If you are interested in taking this course register at this web site https://vu.msu.edu/cgi-bin/cc_reg_form and register for “TKCTRAIN: Non-Credit, Fall 07: Teens, Kids and Communities:”
Cost: $150
Questions: Contact Chris Stickney, Associate Program Leader, at stickne4@anr.msu.edu
Chris Stickney
4-H Peer Mentoring and Service Learning Coordinator
(517)432-7650 (Phone)
(517)355-6748 (Fax)
stickne4@anr.msu.edu
Teens, Kids and Communities: Developing a Service Learning Program Focused on Teen Peer Mentoring
This course can be started anytime up to November 16, 2007 and must be completed by January 18th, 2008
This 8-week, online certificate based course is designed for those interested in creating or improving a service learning program with an emphasis on teen peer mentoring. During this introductory course you’ll gain a better understanding of the knowledge and theory surrounding community-based service learning and peer mentoring, network with others involved in service learning and peer mentoring, and apply course material locally. Specifically, you can expect to:
Review the research and literature around community-based service learning and teen peer mentoring programs.
Discuss the roles that both mentoring and service learning play in positive youth development.
Discover the mentoring lifecycle and explore practical activities that enhance mentoring relationships.
Learn strategies to support mentoring relationships, increase project sustainability and incorporate meaningful reflection into programming efforts.
Interact, network and share ideas with others who share a passion for positive youth development.
Create a project that will be directly applicable to your local programming efforts.
Target Audience: Youth development professionals and college students interested in creating, expanding or improving their current service learning and teen peer mentoring programming efforts, AmeriCorps or other National Service program members, and staff and volunteers of youth-serving organizations.
Registration Information: If you are interested in taking this course register at this web site https://vu.msu.edu/cgi-bin/cc_reg_form and register for “TKCTRAIN: Non-Credit, Fall 07: Teens, Kids and Communities:”
Cost: $150
Questions: Contact Chris Stickney, Associate Program Leader, at stickne4@anr.msu.edu
Chris Stickney
4-H Peer Mentoring and Service Learning Coordinator
(517)432-7650 (Phone)
(517)355-6748 (Fax)
stickne4@anr.msu.edu
Thursday, November 1, 2007
National Center for Learning and Citizenship's Bimonthly Newlsetter.
NCLC has released their bimonthly e-newsletter. Here are some of the highlights.
Core Principles for Engaging Young People in Community Change, published
by The Forum for Youth Investment, asserts that the principles described
in the report can help BUILD THE CAPACITY of organizations and
communities to ensure that all youth, particularly those least likely to
succeed without help, believe they have the responsibility and resources
needed to make their communities better places for themselves, their
families and their peers.
http://www.ecs.org/00CM1016
A new publication in the ECS series The Progress of Education Reform
2007 highlights student engagement. Read Educational Engagement: A
Successful Strategy for Academic and Civic Achievement and Success to
learn about research showing student engagement's BENEFITS AND
IMPLICATIONS for policymakers to consider.
http://www.ecs.org/00CM1020
What is described as the largest gathering of youths and practitioners
from the SERVICE-LEARNING MOVEMENT takes place April 9-12, 2008 in
Minneapolis at the 19th Annual National Service-Learning Conference.
EARLY BIRD registration deadline is December 3, 2007. Complete
conference information is on the National Youth Leadership Council's Web
site.
http://www.ecs.org/00CM1024
NCLC is hosting an ADMINISTRATOR ACADEMY during the Annual National
Service-Learning Conference. District and school leaders will explore
ways service-learning contributes to students' academic achievement and
civic, social and career development. Check the conference Web site for
more details on the Administrator Academy and to register for the
conference.
http://www.ecs.org/00CM1025
To view the entire newsletter visit http://www.ecs.org/CitizenshipMatters
Core Principles for Engaging Young People in Community Change, published
by The Forum for Youth Investment, asserts that the principles described
in the report can help BUILD THE CAPACITY of organizations and
communities to ensure that all youth, particularly those least likely to
succeed without help, believe they have the responsibility and resources
needed to make their communities better places for themselves, their
families and their peers.
http://www.ecs.org/00CM1016
A new publication in the ECS series The Progress of Education Reform
2007 highlights student engagement. Read Educational Engagement: A
Successful Strategy for Academic and Civic Achievement and Success to
learn about research showing student engagement's BENEFITS AND
IMPLICATIONS for policymakers to consider.
http://www.ecs.org/00CM1020
What is described as the largest gathering of youths and practitioners
from the SERVICE-LEARNING MOVEMENT takes place April 9-12, 2008 in
Minneapolis at the 19th Annual National Service-Learning Conference.
EARLY BIRD registration deadline is December 3, 2007. Complete
conference information is on the National Youth Leadership Council's Web
site.
http://www.ecs.org/00CM1024
NCLC is hosting an ADMINISTRATOR ACADEMY during the Annual National
Service-Learning Conference. District and school leaders will explore
ways service-learning contributes to students' academic achievement and
civic, social and career development. Check the conference Web site for
more details on the Administrator Academy and to register for the
conference.
http://www.ecs.org/00CM1025
To view the entire newsletter visit http://www.ecs.org/CitizenshipMatters
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
NYLC Award Deadlines!
Hello Youth Servers, NYLC has a list of awards recognizing leaders in youth service. These deadlines are fast approaching so submit today if you have someone in mind.
The awards available are as follows:
Alec Dickson Servant Leader Award
Postmark Deadline: December 3, 2007
The Alec Dickson Servant Leader Award honors exemplary leaders who have inspired the service-learning field, positively impacted the lives of young people, and motivated others to take up the banner of service.
State Farm® Service-Learning Practitioner Leadership Award
Postmark Deadline: November 5, 2007
The State Farm Service-Learning Practitioner Leadership Award recognizes those practitioners who have equipped young people to lead and serve, both through their direct work with youths and by nurturing other practitioners to expand their service-learning skills and knowledge.
State Farm® Youth Leadership for Service-Learning Excellence Award
Postmark Deadline: November 5, 2007
The State Farm Youth Leadership for Service-Learning Excellence Award recognizes kindergarten through 12th grade service-learning programs and projects that demonstrate outstanding youth leadership.
For more information on these awards visit NYLC at http://www.nylc.org/awards.cfm?null=1193838916890
The awards available are as follows:
Alec Dickson Servant Leader Award
Postmark Deadline: December 3, 2007
The Alec Dickson Servant Leader Award honors exemplary leaders who have inspired the service-learning field, positively impacted the lives of young people, and motivated others to take up the banner of service.
State Farm® Service-Learning Practitioner Leadership Award
Postmark Deadline: November 5, 2007
The State Farm Service-Learning Practitioner Leadership Award recognizes those practitioners who have equipped young people to lead and serve, both through their direct work with youths and by nurturing other practitioners to expand their service-learning skills and knowledge.
State Farm® Youth Leadership for Service-Learning Excellence Award
Postmark Deadline: November 5, 2007
The State Farm Youth Leadership for Service-Learning Excellence Award recognizes kindergarten through 12th grade service-learning programs and projects that demonstrate outstanding youth leadership.
For more information on these awards visit NYLC at http://www.nylc.org/awards.cfm?null=1193838916890
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
YPS alerts.
Hello fellow youth philanthropy supporters. I have the latests updates from YPS! Please check them out below.
And as always please feel free to post any opportunities that you may come across in your work!
Cheers
Jen
Thursday, November 8, 2007, 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Fall Forum
Join Shelley Billig, Vice President of RMC Research Corporation, to learn about the eight Principles of Effective K-12 Service-Learning, the research behind them, and the service-learning standard-setting process currently being spearheaded by the National Youth Leadership Council. To RSVP, please visit our website or contact Bianca Walters at 216-368-1687.
Friday, November 9, 2007, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Reactor Panel
Don’t miss this opportunity to review the draft service-learning standards and provide your feedback. Shelley Billig will facilitate this reactor panel session which will help to refine the standards in terms of their clarity, conceptual soundness, and the degree to which each represents an essential practice. To RSVP, please visit our website or contact Bianca Walters at 216-368-1687.
November 9, 2007 – Deadline
Call for Presentations Deadline
Youth Philanthropy and Service is seeking applications for presenters at our 12th Annual Workshop. The Annual Workshop will be held on Wednesday, February 6, 2008 at the Holiday Inn in Independence, Ohio. YPS is particularly interested in presentations by and for students. Even if you’ve never presented before, this is a great opportunity to share your project and/or skills with others! Download the application now from our website.
This year’s keynote speaker will be Cathryn Berger Kaye, author and international service-learning consultant. Cathryn will also present a special pre-workshop training for educators on Tuesday, February 5. More information will be available in the on-line registration brochure by mid-November.
Visit YPS online at http://www.case.edu/mandelcenter/yps/
And as always please feel free to post any opportunities that you may come across in your work!
Cheers
Jen
Thursday, November 8, 2007, 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Fall Forum
Join Shelley Billig, Vice President of RMC Research Corporation, to learn about the eight Principles of Effective K-12 Service-Learning, the research behind them, and the service-learning standard-setting process currently being spearheaded by the National Youth Leadership Council. To RSVP, please visit our website or contact Bianca Walters at 216-368-1687.
Friday, November 9, 2007, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Reactor Panel
Don’t miss this opportunity to review the draft service-learning standards and provide your feedback. Shelley Billig will facilitate this reactor panel session which will help to refine the standards in terms of their clarity, conceptual soundness, and the degree to which each represents an essential practice. To RSVP, please visit our website or contact Bianca Walters at 216-368-1687.
November 9, 2007 – Deadline
Call for Presentations Deadline
Youth Philanthropy and Service is seeking applications for presenters at our 12th Annual Workshop. The Annual Workshop will be held on Wednesday, February 6, 2008 at the Holiday Inn in Independence, Ohio. YPS is particularly interested in presentations by and for students. Even if you’ve never presented before, this is a great opportunity to share your project and/or skills with others! Download the application now from our website.
This year’s keynote speaker will be Cathryn Berger Kaye, author and international service-learning consultant. Cathryn will also present a special pre-workshop training for educators on Tuesday, February 5. More information will be available in the on-line registration brochure by mid-November.
Visit YPS online at http://www.case.edu/mandelcenter/yps/
Monday, October 29, 2007
Funding Opportunities
Hello youth service advocates!
Today I am featuring a site through The Foundation Center that focuses specifically on youth philanthropy. This site offers resources, information as well as a list of available requests for proposal. Check it out at:
http://foundationcenter.org/yip/youth_news.jhtml;jsessionid=AVWDZICSNONCPTQRSI4CGW15AAAACI2F#RFP
Today I am featuring a site through The Foundation Center that focuses specifically on youth philanthropy. This site offers resources, information as well as a list of available requests for proposal. Check it out at:
http://foundationcenter.org/yip/youth_news.jhtml;jsessionid=AVWDZICSNONCPTQRSI4CGW15AAAACI2F#RFP
Thursday, October 25, 2007
Carter Awards Now Available!
Ohio Campus Compact is pleased to announce the availability of three Carter Academic-Service Entrepreneur Grants for Campus-Community Collaboration.
These grants of $1,000 sponsored by the Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Partnership Foundation recognize the best academic-service learning work of university student and faculty as they partner with community groups and community agencies.
More information as well as the application may be accessed at www.ohiocampuscompact.org.
These grants of $1,000 sponsored by the Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Partnership Foundation recognize the best academic-service learning work of university student and faculty as they partner with community groups and community agencies.
More information as well as the application may be accessed at www.ohiocampuscompact.org.
Friday, October 19, 2007
Youth Service Institute: Surfing the Wave of Change December 12-14, 2007 in San Diego, CA
Okay people here is an opportunity from Youth Service America!
Youth Service Institute: Surfing the Wave of Change December 12-14, 2007 in San Diego, CA
Youth Service America invites you to attend the Youth Service Institute for three days of skill-building and innovation. Participants will gain tools and strategies to expand their organizations' impact and scale by engaging in workshops that illustrate the strength and power of the youth service movement.
The Institute will include:
· Keynote presentations from:
o Steven A. Culbertson, President and CEO, Youth Service America
o David Eisner, CEO, Corporation for National and Community Service
o Julie Chavez Rodriguez, Program Director, Cesar E. Chavez Foundation
o James C. Kielsmeier, Ph.D., President and CEO, National Youth Leadership Council
o Margie Dillenburg, Movement Director, Invisible Children Inc.
· More than 200 participants from the service, service-learning, education, and youth development fields
· More than 20 workshops to include topics such as engaging government officials, leveraging media coverage, grant giving, Web 2.0 outreach strategies, engaging juvenile justice system-involved youth, service-learning reflection, and much more.
Register by October 31st to receive the early-bird rate.
To learn more about the Youth Service Institute, please visit www.ysa.org/institute.
Institute sponsors and partners include: State Farm Companies Foundation, U.S. Department of Justice (OJJDP), Youth Service California, and Volunteer San Diego.
Youth Service Institute: Surfing the Wave of Change December 12-14, 2007 in San Diego, CA
Youth Service America invites you to attend the Youth Service Institute for three days of skill-building and innovation. Participants will gain tools and strategies to expand their organizations' impact and scale by engaging in workshops that illustrate the strength and power of the youth service movement.
The Institute will include:
· Keynote presentations from:
o Steven A. Culbertson, President and CEO, Youth Service America
o David Eisner, CEO, Corporation for National and Community Service
o Julie Chavez Rodriguez, Program Director, Cesar E. Chavez Foundation
o James C. Kielsmeier, Ph.D., President and CEO, National Youth Leadership Council
o Margie Dillenburg, Movement Director, Invisible Children Inc.
· More than 200 participants from the service, service-learning, education, and youth development fields
· More than 20 workshops to include topics such as engaging government officials, leveraging media coverage, grant giving, Web 2.0 outreach strategies, engaging juvenile justice system-involved youth, service-learning reflection, and much more.
Register by October 31st to receive the early-bird rate.
To learn more about the Youth Service Institute, please visit www.ysa.org/institute.
Institute sponsors and partners include: State Farm Companies Foundation, U.S. Department of Justice (OJJDP), Youth Service California, and Volunteer San Diego.
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
YPS announces funding opportunities!
There are several funding opportunities available now for youth service.
October 15, 2007
Young Creators Award
The Knight Foundation places a high priority on engaging young people to shape their own future. For that reason, we have set aside $500,000 of this year's Knight News Challenge funding specifically for people 25 and under, and we have enlisted MTV, the world's premier television network for young people, as a partner. The goal is to spur innovation in the delivery of information and news using digital media. For more information please visit The Knight Foundation.
October 16, 2007
State Farm Good Neighbor Service-Learning Grants
With the support of the State Farm Companies Foundation, Youth Service America is offering the annual State Farm Good Neighbor Service-Learning Grant for youth across the United States and Canada. These grants of up to $1,000 support youth (ages 5-25), teachers, or school-based service-learning coordinators in implementing service-learning projects for Global Youth Service Day 2008. For more information please visit Youth Service America.
October 26, 2007
Youth Leaders for Literacy
Youth Leaders for Literacy is an initiative of the National Education Association (NEA) and Youth Service America (YSA) to help youth direct their enthusiasm and creativity into reading-related service projects. During the six-week program period and beyond, they create a groundswell of literacy service in communities across the country. The NEA and Youth Service America developed the Youth Leaders for Literacy program in 2001 to encourage and celebrate literacy service in our nation's young people, and to provide resources to conduct reading-related activities that benefit others. Making a difference in the lives of America's children is what the partnership between the NEA and YSA is all about. For more information please visit the National Education Association.
October 31, 2007
Project Learning Tree GreenWorks! Grants
GreenWorks! grants engage Project Learning Tree educators and their students with their local community in "learning-by-doing" environmental projects. Student leadership, service-learning, and community participation are the cornerstones to GreenWorks! projects. These grassroots action projects enable schools and youth organizations across the country to make a positive impact on their communities. GreenWorks! grants are awarded in the spring and fall of each year. For more information, please visit GreenWorks!
November 1, 2007
Youth Garden Grants Program
The National Gardening Association (NGA) and The Home Depot announce the Youth Garden Grants Program for 2008. NGA awards Youth Garden Grants to schools and community organizations with child-centered garden programs. In evaluating grant applications, priority will be given to programs that emphasize one or more of these elements: educational focus or curricular/program integration, nutrition or plant-to-food connections, environmental awareness/education, entrepreneurship, and social aspects of gardening such as leadership development, team building, community support, or service-learning. There is an early-bird incentive if your application is postmarked by October 1, 2007. For more information on how to apply, please visit KidsGardening.
November 1, 2007
Target Field Trip Grants
Education professionals, 18 years or older, who are employed by an accredited K-12 public, private or charter school in the United States that maintain a 501(c)(3) or a 509(a)(1) tax exempt status are eligible to apply for a Target Field Trip Grant. Educators, teachers, principals, paraprofessionals or classified staff of these institutions must be willing to plan and execute a field trip that will provide a demonstrable learning experience for students. For more information please visit Target.
Open Deadline
Teaching Tolerance Grants
Teaching Tolerance offers grants of $500 to $2,500 to preK-12 classroom teachers for projects designed to reduce prejudice among youth, improve intergroup relations in schools and/or support educator professional development in these areas. Proposals from other community organizations and houses of worship will be considered on the basis of direct student impact. For more information please visit Teaching Tolerance.
October 15, 2007
Young Creators Award
The Knight Foundation places a high priority on engaging young people to shape their own future. For that reason, we have set aside $500,000 of this year's Knight News Challenge funding specifically for people 25 and under, and we have enlisted MTV, the world's premier television network for young people, as a partner. The goal is to spur innovation in the delivery of information and news using digital media. For more information please visit The Knight Foundation.
October 16, 2007
State Farm Good Neighbor Service-Learning Grants
With the support of the State Farm Companies Foundation, Youth Service America is offering the annual State Farm Good Neighbor Service-Learning Grant for youth across the United States and Canada. These grants of up to $1,000 support youth (ages 5-25), teachers, or school-based service-learning coordinators in implementing service-learning projects for Global Youth Service Day 2008. For more information please visit Youth Service America.
October 26, 2007
Youth Leaders for Literacy
Youth Leaders for Literacy is an initiative of the National Education Association (NEA) and Youth Service America (YSA) to help youth direct their enthusiasm and creativity into reading-related service projects. During the six-week program period and beyond, they create a groundswell of literacy service in communities across the country. The NEA and Youth Service America developed the Youth Leaders for Literacy program in 2001 to encourage and celebrate literacy service in our nation's young people, and to provide resources to conduct reading-related activities that benefit others. Making a difference in the lives of America's children is what the partnership between the NEA and YSA is all about. For more information please visit the National Education Association.
October 31, 2007
Project Learning Tree GreenWorks! Grants
GreenWorks! grants engage Project Learning Tree educators and their students with their local community in "learning-by-doing" environmental projects. Student leadership, service-learning, and community participation are the cornerstones to GreenWorks! projects. These grassroots action projects enable schools and youth organizations across the country to make a positive impact on their communities. GreenWorks! grants are awarded in the spring and fall of each year. For more information, please visit GreenWorks!
November 1, 2007
Youth Garden Grants Program
The National Gardening Association (NGA) and The Home Depot announce the Youth Garden Grants Program for 2008. NGA awards Youth Garden Grants to schools and community organizations with child-centered garden programs. In evaluating grant applications, priority will be given to programs that emphasize one or more of these elements: educational focus or curricular/program integration, nutrition or plant-to-food connections, environmental awareness/education, entrepreneurship, and social aspects of gardening such as leadership development, team building, community support, or service-learning. There is an early-bird incentive if your application is postmarked by October 1, 2007. For more information on how to apply, please visit KidsGardening.
November 1, 2007
Target Field Trip Grants
Education professionals, 18 years or older, who are employed by an accredited K-12 public, private or charter school in the United States that maintain a 501(c)(3) or a 509(a)(1) tax exempt status are eligible to apply for a Target Field Trip Grant. Educators, teachers, principals, paraprofessionals or classified staff of these institutions must be willing to plan and execute a field trip that will provide a demonstrable learning experience for students. For more information please visit Target.
Open Deadline
Teaching Tolerance Grants
Teaching Tolerance offers grants of $500 to $2,500 to preK-12 classroom teachers for projects designed to reduce prejudice among youth, improve intergroup relations in schools and/or support educator professional development in these areas. Proposals from other community organizations and houses of worship will be considered on the basis of direct student impact. For more information please visit Teaching Tolerance.
Tuesday, October 9, 2007
NYLC offers Service Learning Training
Professional Development Opportunity for Advance Practitioners
Deadline: October 19, 2007
This fall, NYLC is offering advanced service-learning practitioners an opportunity to receive graduate credits, improve their service-learning practice, and earn a Certificate of Excellent Practice in K-12 Service-Learning — formal recognition of their service-learning expertise.
This program is offered in conjunction with the University of Wisconsin-River Falls and includes three online units of study, culminating in the submission of a portfolio for review by NYLC's evaluation committee.
Participants receive:
two graduate credits from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls (requires successfully passing all class work)
advanced training in service-learning best practices
a Certificate of Excellent Practice in K-12 Service-Learning, providing national recognition of expert service-learning practice (requires successfully passing the NYLC evaluation board review)
NYLC developed the Certificate of Excellent Practice in K-12 Service-Learning to promote a consistent level of practice and produce the best results for young people. Using criteria developed by a national panel of service-learning experts, the NYLC evaluation board offers this certification of practitioners whose work meets the established criteria for high-level service-learning.
As the program is only for advanced practitioners, potential candidates should complete a "pre-application," which will be used to determine whether their experience is appropriate for this program. Those accepted will be provided with registration information.
This year's cohorts starts at the end of this month, and all work is completed by March 31, 2008.
Pre-applications must be received by October 19, 2007.
visit http://www.nylc.org/services_service.cfm?oid=5456
We hope you will take advantage of this program. If you have any questions, please contact lrau@nylc.org or (651) 999-7378.
Deadline: October 19, 2007
This fall, NYLC is offering advanced service-learning practitioners an opportunity to receive graduate credits, improve their service-learning practice, and earn a Certificate of Excellent Practice in K-12 Service-Learning — formal recognition of their service-learning expertise.
This program is offered in conjunction with the University of Wisconsin-River Falls and includes three online units of study, culminating in the submission of a portfolio for review by NYLC's evaluation committee.
Participants receive:
two graduate credits from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls (requires successfully passing all class work)
advanced training in service-learning best practices
a Certificate of Excellent Practice in K-12 Service-Learning, providing national recognition of expert service-learning practice (requires successfully passing the NYLC evaluation board review)
NYLC developed the Certificate of Excellent Practice in K-12 Service-Learning to promote a consistent level of practice and produce the best results for young people. Using criteria developed by a national panel of service-learning experts, the NYLC evaluation board offers this certification of practitioners whose work meets the established criteria for high-level service-learning.
As the program is only for advanced practitioners, potential candidates should complete a "pre-application," which will be used to determine whether their experience is appropriate for this program. Those accepted will be provided with registration information.
This year's cohorts starts at the end of this month, and all work is completed by March 31, 2008.
Pre-applications must be received by October 19, 2007.
visit http://www.nylc.org/services_service.cfm?oid=5456
We hope you will take advantage of this program. If you have any questions, please contact lrau@nylc.org or (651) 999-7378.
Monday, October 1, 2007
Service Learning 101 Workshop at Case
The Mandel Center for Non-profit Organization will be offering a Service Learning 101 workshop on October 12th. Deadline for registration is October 5th.
Service Learning 101
October 12, 2007
May 2-3, 2008
This training, sponsored by YPS, is presented by Dr. L. Richard Bradley of the Ohio Department of Education. Service Learning 101 participants receive extensive interactive instruction on developing and implementing service learning projects. Educators, students, agency staff, and service recipients are welcome to attend. Each participant receives a manual to help him or her implement the skills learned in the training and to share with colleagues.
More information is available at http://www.case.edu/mandelcenter/yps/training/servicelearning/
Jen
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
New Magazine Launched by International Youth Foundation
YOUth, the International Youth Foundation’s new flagship magazine, offers interviews, personal stories, and essays focused on youth development around the world. Published by IYF twice a year, the magazine seeks to celebrate the power and promise of young people to change the world, while incorporating the varied voices and perspectives from those in the public, private, and non-profit sectors. To read the premier issue, visit http://www.iyfnet.org/section.cfm/31/286
Thursday, September 20, 2007
MTV Launches ThinkMTV
MTV launches new site entitled ThinkMTV which focuses on social activism.
You can read about this site in the article below, or visit www.thinkmtv.com.
You can read about this site in the article below, or visit www.thinkmtv.com.
Viacom's Flux has its first major tenant: ThinkMTV
MTV has just launched a new social-networking community for youth activism, ThinkMTV, which is designed to network members both online and offline around causes ranging from climate change to HIV/AIDS. While as a standalone network it's not particularly momentous or innovative (although few names come to mind in the "social networking with a social conscience" space that specifically target the MTV demographic), ThinkMTV is worth noting because it's the first major operation to be unveiled as part of MTV parent company Viacom's new Flux social networking initiative.
MTV representatives told CNET News.com in an interview that ThinkMTV had largely been created as a result of the "Just Cause" study that the company had enacted about a year ago, in which 80 percent of young people surveyed said that community and social action was important, but that only 19 percent said they were already very involved.
Some brief and recent history: last week, after some rumor buzz, Viacom unveiled Flux's framework without a high-profile debut. It's a distributed platform, created out of what was once the social networking start-up Tagworld (which Viacom invested in), that will ultimately bring community features to many of the media giant's pop-culture brands as well as external partners. Prior to Thursday's official beta debut of ThinkMTV, the Flux functionality had already been integrated into some smaller niche sites.
Sign-ups for the beta of the Flux community on ThinkMTV had been open for some time now, and a bare-bones Think site was accessible (sans social networking features). The full site includes information resources, multimedia content, and means for members to network both as socialization and as a way to rally for the various causes involved. ThinkMTV has bolstered its community with some big-name nonprofits: The "founding partners" at the launch are the Case Foundation, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the Goldhirsh Foundation, and MCJ Foundation. The site will also (naturally) be celebrity-heavy, with usual suspects like Leonardo DiCaprio, John Mayer and Bono connected in one capacity or another.
One of the more unique aspects of ThinkMTV promises to be the "Action Badges," which could be considered the digital-age version of scouting merit badges. They aren't part of the initial launch, but will be rolled out in coming months; users can earn them for real-world actions like volunteerism or blood donation, or by submitting video or photo content to the site.
The new community will additionally be a platform for existing MTV activism campaigns, ranging from the company's ongoing partnership with the Gates Foundation to the "campaign dialogue" series that it's organized in conjunction with MySpace in advance of the 2008 presidential elections.
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
Funding Opportunity State Farm Youth Advisory Board
Here is a funding opportunity offered through State Farm.
The initiatives must be youth lead and involve service-learning.
For more information visit; http://www.statefarmyab.com/page1.php
Good luck!
Jen
The initiatives must be youth lead and involve service-learning.
For more information visit; http://www.statefarmyab.com/page1.php
Good luck!
Jen
Wednesday, September 12, 2007
National Youth Council
National Youth Council
www.uspublicserviceacademy.orgThe U.S. Public Service Academy is an exciting effort that is capturing the imagination of young people all across the country. You can become an important part of our movement by joining the National Youth Council (NYC) or your state’s Youth Advisory Council (YAC). As part of the NYC and YAC, you will help us build the Academy in three important ways:
1) Youth mobilization
We need to spread the word about the Academy to young people everywhere – in schools, churches, synagogues, malls, FaceBook, MySpace, . . . The best way to get young people involved is to have another young person tell them about what we are doing. NYC and YAC members will help us get more young folks involved in the movement.
2) Political action
Think you are too young to make an impact on politics? Wrong! Young people have already been tremendously helpful in getting a bill to create the Academy in front of Congress. The U.S. Public Service Academy Act (S. 960 in the Senate and H.R. 1671 in the House of Representatives) was introduced in March 2007. Now that the bill has been introduced, we need to convince people in Congress to support it. NYC and YAC members can help us organize letter-writing campaigns and call-in days that will encourage representatives and senators to join us.
3) Blueprint feedback
As part of the movement to build the Academy, we are writing a Blueprint that will describe what the school will look like from the ground up. This document will cover admissions, faculty, students, student life, post-graduation placement, and other important topics. NYC and YAC members will read through the document to make sure that we don’t screw it up – after all, young people will attend the college, and we want to be sure that our plans make sense to them.
As part of the NYC and YAC, you will help us change the face of higher education in this country. You will be expected to spend 1-2 hours a week (more if there is a major event coming up) working on the Academy. The hours are flexible, and much of the work can be done online. If you are interested, download the NYC contact sheet or the YAC contact sheet and email it to Shawn Raymond:
raymond@uspublicserviceacademy.orgTuesday, September 11, 2007
National Service Learning Clearinghouse
Check out www.servicelearning.org for information on youth and service learning.
Learn and Serve America's National Service-Learning Clearinghouse (NSLC) supports the service-learning community in higher education, kindergarten through grade twelve, community-based initiatives and tribal programs, as well as all others interested in strengthening schools and communities using service-learning techniques and methodologies.
NSLC also has a free e-newsletter that you can subscribe to by visiting www.servicelearning.org.
Have a great day!
Jen
Learn and Serve America's National Service-Learning Clearinghouse (NSLC) supports the service-learning community in higher education, kindergarten through grade twelve, community-based initiatives and tribal programs, as well as all others interested in strengthening schools and communities using service-learning techniques and methodologies.
NSLC also has a free e-newsletter that you can subscribe to by visiting www.servicelearning.org.
Have a great day!
Jen
Monday, September 10, 2007
YPS
Today I am focusing on YPS which is a program of the Mandel Center for Nonprofit Organizations at Case Western Reserve University.
Check out YPS at http://www.case.edu/mandelcenter/yps/.
Have a great day!
Jen
YPS develops and promotes leadership and personal involvement by youth in the giving of time, treasure, and talent to their community.
YPS provides resources and support for adults implementing K-12 youth service and philanthropy programs within their schools and organizations. These services fall into three categories: training and networking, knowledge dissemination, and professional support.
YPS offers an e-newsletter that includes information and events related to youth service. Many of them are in Ohio so it can be a great regional resource.Check out YPS at http://www.case.edu/mandelcenter/yps/.
Have a great day!
Jen
Sunday, September 9, 2007
Funding Offered for Youth-led Service Campaigns for Global Youth Service Day 2008
Attention! Check out this opportunity for funding!
Grants of up to $1,000 are available to support youth-led service-learning projects around Global Youth Service Day 2008. Educators, school-based service-learning coordinators, and young people ages five up to 25 across the United States and Canada (select provinces) are encouraged to apply. The grants, sponsored by Youth Service America and the State Farm Companies Foundation, support campaigns addressing a wide range of issues, from health and climate change to education, homelessness, and literacy. The application deadline is October 16, 2007.
For the full press release please visit: http://www.servenet.org/Toolkit/ContentManagement/ServiceWireNews/tabid/122/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/328/Default.aspx
Good luck!
Jen
Grants of up to $1,000 are available to support youth-led service-learning projects around Global Youth Service Day 2008. Educators, school-based service-learning coordinators, and young people ages five up to 25 across the United States and Canada (select provinces) are encouraged to apply. The grants, sponsored by Youth Service America and the State Farm Companies Foundation, support campaigns addressing a wide range of issues, from health and climate change to education, homelessness, and literacy. The application deadline is October 16, 2007.
For the full press release please visit: http://www.servenet.org/Toolkit/ContentManagement/ServiceWireNews/tabid/122/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/328/Default.aspx
Good luck!
Jen
Friday, September 7, 2007
The Generator
Hello youth service fans!
Today I am elaborating on one of Dick's postings about NYLC. This organization has a great FREE electronic publication call The Generator. You can sign up for this free subscription by visiting www.nylc.org.
This month features an "In depth look at reflection", and has a listing of news and events concerning service-learning and youth.
Check it out!
Have a great weekend,
Jen
Today I am elaborating on one of Dick's postings about NYLC. This organization has a great FREE electronic publication call The Generator. You can sign up for this free subscription by visiting www.nylc.org.
This month features an "In depth look at reflection", and has a listing of news and events concerning service-learning and youth.
Check it out!
Have a great weekend,
Jen
Thursday, September 6, 2007
National Learn & Serve Challenge
What is the National Learn & Serve Challenge?
The National Learn & Serve Challenge, September 17-23, 2007, is a concentrated series of special events and activities designed to spotlight service-learning successes around the country. It is also designed to show support for Learn and Serve America and inspire other schools and communities to launch their own service-learning initiatives.
For more information visit; www.service-learningpartnership.org
The National Learn & Serve Challenge, September 17-23, 2007, is a concentrated series of special events and activities designed to spotlight service-learning successes around the country. It is also designed to show support for Learn and Serve America and inspire other schools and communities to launch their own service-learning initiatives.
For more information visit; www.service-learningpartnership.org
Today's Youth Service Highlight
Hello youth service supporters,
Today I am featuring a resource called CIRCLE, The Center for Information &
Research On Civic Learning & Engagement. This resource hails from the University of Maryland's School of Public Policy and features service learning in K-12.
Check out their website at www.civicyouth.org.
They also have a newsletter subscription that users can receive via e-mail.
Enjoy!
Jen
Today I am featuring a resource called CIRCLE, The Center for Information &
Research On Civic Learning & Engagement. This resource hails from the University of Maryland's School of Public Policy and features service learning in K-12.
Check out their website at www.civicyouth.org.
They also have a newsletter subscription that users can receive via e-mail.
Enjoy!
Jen
National Youth Leadership Council
Another good resouce is the National Youth Leadership Council. Web site: www.nylc.org
Dick
Dick
Wednesday, September 5, 2007
Welcome to OCC Youth Service
Welcome to the OCC Youth Service Blog!
This blog will function to update you on youth service news, events, resources and information. It is also a way for those of us who are working with youth service in the K-16 levels to share ideas, programs and solutions.
For the first posting I would like to suggest some links to useful youth service websites and newsletters. If you have a favorite youth service site to share please feel free to post!
Thank you,
Jen
Resources;
http://servenet.org/
Includes The National Service Briefing, a newsletter outlining articles, news and events related to youth service. Here are some highlights;
YOUTH SERVICE AMERICA SEEKS PRESENTERS FOR THE 2007 YOUTH SERVICE INSTITUTE
Join Youth Service America in San Diego for the Youth Service Institute: “Surfing the Wave of Change” on December 12-14, 2007. The Youth Service Institute will focus on four target areas of service and service-learning success;
Addressing critical global issues through strategic service
Increasing the impact of youth service: effective methods
Engaging youth audiences not typically asked to serve (disadvantaged youth, youth with disabilities, younger children, and others)
Planning effective projects: the nuts and bolts
YSA is looking for presenters to share innovative and successful approaches that address one or more of these components. The Call for Presenters deadline is September 28, 2007. For the CFP, visit http://ysa.org/Portals/0/ysi/ysi07presenters.pdf. To learn more about the Institute, visit http://ysa.org/GYSD/YouthServiceInstitute/tabid/181/Default.aspx
AMPLIFY YOUTH VOICE BY ATTENDING A YOUTH NOISE SUMMIT
Youth Noise Summits are workshops for students including time to share skills, network, and have fun. Summits are free two-day events about creating grassroots change in local neighborhoods. High school and college students who are passionate about finding real solutions to local problems are invited to attend. This fall, summits will be held in San Francisco, San Jose, Minneapolis, and Orlando. To learn more, visit http://youthnoise.com/summit/?utm_source=noisenews&utm_medium=email_083007
Do you know a young hero who should be profiled in the National Service Briefing?
Nominate a young person between the ages of 5-25, who you think deserves to be profiled as a young hero. To submit a Young Heroes nomination, please send the name, age, city, and state of the young person you are nominating, as well as a brief description of their involvement in service to change their community. Self-nominations are accepted. Send nominations to nsbinfo@ysa.org with the subject line NOMINATION.
Grants
GRANTS TO SUPPORT SUMMER OF SERVICE ACTIVITIES
The Corporation for National and Community Service has announced the availability of up to $900,000 for grants to support summer of service activities. Summer of service activities are defined as high quality, supervised, volunteer activities in multiple locations during the summer (out-of-school) months. The participants will be middle school youth (typically 10 to 14 years old) from disadvantaged circumstances in urban and rural areas. The purpose of this competition is to stimulate new or expanded service-learning opportunities in the summer programming of youth-serving organizations that already serve large numbers of youth from disadvantaged circumstances at multiple sites. Service learning opportunities are designed so that the youth meet unmet needs in their communities. To learn more, visit http://www.cns.gov/for_organizations/funding/nofa_detail.asp?tbl_nofa_id=51
STATE FARM GOOD NEIGHBOR SERVICE-LEARNING GRANTS
With the generous support of the State Farm Companies Foundation, Youth Service America is offering the annual State Farm Good Neighbor Service-Learning Grant for youth across the United States and Canada (select provinces). These grants of up to $1,000 support youth (ages 5-25), teachers, or school-based service-learning coordinators in implementing service-learning projects for Global Youth Service Day 2008. To learn more, download an application and grant guidelines at http://www.YSA.org/awards or email Goodneighbor@ysa.org. The deadline to apply is October 16.
This blog will function to update you on youth service news, events, resources and information. It is also a way for those of us who are working with youth service in the K-16 levels to share ideas, programs and solutions.
For the first posting I would like to suggest some links to useful youth service websites and newsletters. If you have a favorite youth service site to share please feel free to post!
Thank you,
Jen
Resources;
http://servenet.org/
Includes The National Service Briefing, a newsletter outlining articles, news and events related to youth service. Here are some highlights;
YOUTH SERVICE AMERICA SEEKS PRESENTERS FOR THE 2007 YOUTH SERVICE INSTITUTE
Join Youth Service America in San Diego for the Youth Service Institute: “Surfing the Wave of Change” on December 12-14, 2007. The Youth Service Institute will focus on four target areas of service and service-learning success;
Addressing critical global issues through strategic service
Increasing the impact of youth service: effective methods
Engaging youth audiences not typically asked to serve (disadvantaged youth, youth with disabilities, younger children, and others)
Planning effective projects: the nuts and bolts
YSA is looking for presenters to share innovative and successful approaches that address one or more of these components. The Call for Presenters deadline is September 28, 2007. For the CFP, visit http://ysa.org/Portals/0/ysi/ysi07presenters.pdf. To learn more about the Institute, visit http://ysa.org/GYSD/YouthServiceInstitute/tabid/181/Default.aspx
AMPLIFY YOUTH VOICE BY ATTENDING A YOUTH NOISE SUMMIT
Youth Noise Summits are workshops for students including time to share skills, network, and have fun. Summits are free two-day events about creating grassroots change in local neighborhoods. High school and college students who are passionate about finding real solutions to local problems are invited to attend. This fall, summits will be held in San Francisco, San Jose, Minneapolis, and Orlando. To learn more, visit http://youthnoise.com/summit/?utm_source=noisenews&utm_medium=email_083007
Do you know a young hero who should be profiled in the National Service Briefing?
Nominate a young person between the ages of 5-25, who you think deserves to be profiled as a young hero. To submit a Young Heroes nomination, please send the name, age, city, and state of the young person you are nominating, as well as a brief description of their involvement in service to change their community. Self-nominations are accepted. Send nominations to nsbinfo@ysa.org with the subject line NOMINATION.
Grants
GRANTS TO SUPPORT SUMMER OF SERVICE ACTIVITIES
The Corporation for National and Community Service has announced the availability of up to $900,000 for grants to support summer of service activities. Summer of service activities are defined as high quality, supervised, volunteer activities in multiple locations during the summer (out-of-school) months. The participants will be middle school youth (typically 10 to 14 years old) from disadvantaged circumstances in urban and rural areas. The purpose of this competition is to stimulate new or expanded service-learning opportunities in the summer programming of youth-serving organizations that already serve large numbers of youth from disadvantaged circumstances at multiple sites. Service learning opportunities are designed so that the youth meet unmet needs in their communities. To learn more, visit http://www.cns.gov/for_organizations/funding/nofa_detail.asp?tbl_nofa_id=51
STATE FARM GOOD NEIGHBOR SERVICE-LEARNING GRANTS
With the generous support of the State Farm Companies Foundation, Youth Service America is offering the annual State Farm Good Neighbor Service-Learning Grant for youth across the United States and Canada (select provinces). These grants of up to $1,000 support youth (ages 5-25), teachers, or school-based service-learning coordinators in implementing service-learning projects for Global Youth Service Day 2008. To learn more, download an application and grant guidelines at http://www.YSA.org/awards or email Goodneighbor@ysa.org. The deadline to apply is October 16.
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