http://www.tigblog.org/group/ysanyc What's on the minds of young leaders from around the globe? en-us http://www.tigblog.org/group/ysanyc/post/332607
The Youth Service America National Youth Council is a diverse group of young people from the U.S. and Canada that advise YSA in its programming, direction, and evaluation. The council serves as a catalyst for youth service movement by participating in projects that promote youth voice, youth leadership, and youth-adult partnerships. Applicants must be between the ages of 12-22 and live in the U.S. or Canada. To request an application packet, contact Daniel Hatcher, adviser to the NYC at dhatcher@ysa.org. To learn more about Youth Service America, visit http://www.ysa.org

Completed application packets must be received by Monday March 10, 2008 (5 PM EST).]]> Fri, 08 Feb 2008 11:47:00 EST http://www.tigblog.org/group/ysanyc/post/332607 38.8950000 -77.0366667 38.8950000 -77.0366667 http://www.tigblog.org/group/ysanyc/post/286479 http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2213392689 ]]> Tue, 20 Nov 2007 10:45:00 EST http://www.tigblog.org/group/ysanyc/post/286479 38.8950000 -77.0366667 38.8950000 -77.0366667 http://www.tigblog.org/group/ysanyc/post/276187
With the generous support from 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 of Alberta, Ontario and New Brunswick). Now in its sixth year, this grant program offers grants of up to $1,000 to 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 www.YSA.org/awards or email Goodneighbor@ysa.org. To read about last year’s winners, visit: http://ysa.org/AwardsGrants/GrantsWinnersList/StateFarmgrantees2007/tabid/234/Default.aspx

The deadline for applications is November 16, 2007.

]]> Mon, 05 Nov 2007 14:44:00 EST http://www.tigblog.org/group/ysanyc/post/276187 38.8950000 -77.0366667 38.8950000 -77.0366667 http://www.tigblog.org/group/ysanyc/post/242541 Check it out ]]> Fri, 17 Aug 2007 14:37:00 EDT http://www.tigblog.org/group/ysanyc/post/242541 38.8950000 -77.0366667 38.8950000 -77.0366667 http://www.tigblog.org/group/ysanyc/post/226187
The Walt Disney Company and Youth Service America are pleased 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), youth-leaders, and youth-serving organizations are also eligible to apply, provided that they that engage younger youth (5-14) in planning and implementing the service.
Service projects must take place between October 1 and November 26, 2007. Projects can address themes such as the environment, disaster relief, public health and awareness, community education, hunger, literacy, or any issue that youth identify as a community need. Applications are welcome from all countries, though applications will only be accepted in English. Applicants from China, India, and Russia are especially encouraged to apply. Past Disney Minnie Grantees are also eligible to apply.

(The above information is available at our website - HERE - in French, Spanish, Russian, Hindi and Mandarin, although applications are in English and can only be accepted in English). Be sure to download the correct application and review all application materials before submitting.

Questions? Email MinnieGrant@ysa.org. Receipt deadline: August 30, 2007.
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The Make It Your Own Awards ™ , a new initiative from the Case Foundation, launching (launched) on June 26, 2007, is about giving grants, tools, and recognition to people who are coming together to discuss what matters, form solutions, and take action. Twenty semi-finalists will each receive $10,000 grants to start bringing their ideas to life. Four final grant recipients will then be chosen by the public using an online voting system. These finalists will each be awarded an additional $25,000 grant.



The Make It Your Own Awards came about in response to research showing that many people feel disconnected from public leaders and institutions and don’t believe they have the power to make a real difference in their community. These findings were the reason for a paper released by the Case Foundation last fall, Citizens at the Center: A New Approach to Civic Engagement, suggesting that if people are actually going to become and stay engaged in their communities, one thing has to happen first: They must have more chances to connect with one another (including those with whom they might disagree), and figure out how they can work together for the common good.



This kind of “citizen-centered” approach represents a subtle, yet powerful, shift that encourages people to create new spaces where they can come together, become connected to each other, and make a difference as a community working toward a common vision and real action.



All applicants welcome, ages 14 and up.

Application deadline: August 8th.



To learn more and apply today, click HERE



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To learn more about the National Service-Learning Conference, go HERE ]]> Tue, 29 May 2007 11:44:00 EDT http://www.tigblog.org/group/ysanyc/post/211745 38.8950000 -77.0366667 38.8950000 -77.0366667 http://www.tigblog.org/group/ysanyc/post/209301
Click below to see what a great success N GYSD 2007 was!

NATIONAL GLOBAL YOUTH SERVICE DAY 2007]]> Thu, 24 May 2007 11:39:00 EDT http://www.tigblog.org/group/ysanyc/post/209301 38.8950000 -77.0366667 38.8950000 -77.0366667 http://www.tigblog.org/group/ysanyc/post/208517 THE GYSD WEBSITE ]]> Tue, 22 May 2007 14:02:00 EDT http://www.tigblog.org/group/ysanyc/post/208517 38.8950000 -77.0366667 38.8950000 -77.0366667 http://www.tigblog.org/group/ysanyc/post/208107


Youth Venture is an Award Finalist for our excellent international development work in which youth create their own answers to help their communities. Youth Venture’s vision is a world in which there are hundreds of thousands of youths launching their own Ventures. To learn more about Youth Venture go to www.myspace.com/youthventure. The only thing standing in our way is letting the world’s youth know Youth Venture exists – there’s no better way to do this than through winning this MySpace Award!



The winner of the award, in addition to $10,000, receives featured placement on MySpace.com for a month. That means nearly 200 million young people worldwide will learn about Youth Venture and how to get involved in the global movement!

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Help Youth Service America report on the collective impact of young people on National Global Youth Service Day by posting your service project results! Your feedback will also help us continue to improve the event. Complete your online evaluation at www.YSA.org/nysd.


PROMOTE THE SUCCESS OF YOUR N GYSD PROJECT ONLINE

Share your N GYSD photos by adding them to the N GYSD Flickr photo pool at http://www.flickr.com/groups/ngysd2007/ Use Flickr's "Mappr" (an interactive, global map) tool in the Flickr Organizer to show where the project photos were taken. An N GYSD YouTube group has also been created to share promotions and service day videos. To watch uploaded videos and post your own, visit http://youtube.com/group/ngysd07
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Youth Service America and iBelong Networks, Inc. have partnered to rebuild and re-launch servenet.org, building on its 13-year legacy of empowering visitors to search for local volunteer service opportunities by location, interests, or skills. The new version integrates the latest advanced web-based social networking tools such as shared news feeds and real-time news alerts via email, and mobile messaging. The site also features searchable user profile pages, issue-related groups, widgets, maps, and special group pages enabling nonprofits to post volunteer opportunities, receive online donations, and manage their member base through iBelong's member management and newsletter publishing tools. To view the new site, create an iBelong volunteer profile of your own, and begin using all the new tools that servenet.org has to offer, visit http://www.servenet.org
]]> Thu, 26 Apr 2007 10:36:00 EDT http://www.tigblog.org/group/ysanyc/post/190877 38.8950000 -77.0366667 38.8950000 -77.0366667 http://www.tigblog.org/group/ysanyc/post/184685
We had a good call last night.

- The new leadership team has been announced: Megan, Tara, Hannah.

- The leadership team has selected the committees that they will chair
* Hannah will chair the Outreach Committee
* Tara will chair the Projects Committee
* Megan will chair the Internal Development Committee

- NEXT STEP; please select the committee you would like to work on. Those who attended the call selected the committee they would like to work on:

Outreach: Sejal
Projects: Irene
Internal Dev.: Daniel, Jon, Eunice

So that leaves Stephen, Patricia who need to select a committee to work on. Once you figure out which committee you would like to work on, e-mail the chair me.
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* Mobilize youth as leaders to identify and address the needs of their communities through service and learning.


* Support youth on a lifelong path of service and civic engagement.


* Educate the public, the media, and policymakers about the year-round contributions of young people as community leaders.



There are more than tens of thousands volunteer events taking place worldwide over the weekend. Youth, businesses, families, schools, individuals and local organizations plan activities that will serve and improve their communities. Millions of young people are introduced to volunteering on National Global Youth Service Day and are inspired to begin a lifetime of service. Other youth are recognized for their year-round contributions. Finally, new initiatives are launched on National Global Youth Service Day that continue to improve communities long after it is over.

To learn more, visit http://www.gysd.net]]> Thu, 05 Apr 2007 14:01:00 EDT http://www.tigblog.org/group/ysanyc/post/177207 38.8950000 -77.0366667 38.8950000 -77.0366667 http://www.tigblog.org/group/ysanyc/post/176019
Click HERE ]]> Tue, 03 Apr 2007 15:30:00 EDT http://www.tigblog.org/group/ysanyc/post/176019 38.8950000 -77.0366667 38.8950000 -77.0366667 http://www.tigblog.org/group/ysanyc/post/175501
What a week! The National Service-Learning Conference was an amazing experience that I hope reinvigorated your passion for service-learning and youth voice. I thoroughly enjoyed spending time with each of you and look forward to the coming year.

There are so many exciting opportunities to talk about. Your passion, creativity, and energy was inspirational for myself, the YSA staff, and countless others!

I know giving up the time to go to the NSLC was a large sacrifice for you all. I hope you see this an investment in yourselves - an investment that has the potential to improve the lives of billions of people across the globe.

Don't forget our meeting tomorrow night - I'm sure it will be an exciting one.]]> Mon, 02 Apr 2007 13:27:00 EDT http://www.tigblog.org/group/ysanyc/post/175501 38.8950000 -77.0366667 38.8950000 -77.0366667 http://www.tigblog.org/group/ysanyc/post/167419


Well, first I wanted to say congratulations on heading to the Nat’l Service-Learning Conference in NM (I was going to write out Alberquerque, but then I realized I have no idea how to spell it – Patricia can be our resident expert on that ;). The conference is always a good time, and an especially meaningful opportunity to finally get to meet one another and some of YSA staff. Daniel keeps us informed about all that you guys are up to – and frankly, I have no idea how you do it. I mean, I know I was active and involved when I was in school, but ya’ll put me to shame! Anyways, I will be holding down the fort in DC instead of attending the conference this year, so I just wanted to say hi from here since I won’t get a chance to meet you face-to-face.



I hope you all have a fantastic time just soaking it all in and contributing your amazing perspectives and ideas. Don’t let them work you too hard!



I look forward to hearing about how things went.

And please know, if there’s anything I can do, or you ever need some help with something (or need to just vent about adults that never really get you) – I’m here.



The YSA staff are so impressed with all your hard work, your creativity, passion and push for success. We appreciate you in so many ways.

Thanks for all you do.



Have fun in Alba….Albequ…Albequrque….you know… in NM J



Julie Mancuso

Grants Manager

Youth Service America
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Youth Service America and the Civil Society Institute are excited to announce the second round of the Red, White Green Climate Change Grants. This opportunity offers $500 to young people in the United States between the ages of 15-25 and to organizations that engage youth ages 15-25. Applicants are expected to develop and implement a service-learning project about climate change that engages their community, policy-makers and candidates running for election in 2007 and 2008. To learn more, visit http://www.YSA.org/awards
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Add photos to Flickr!!! Click HERE ]]> Wed, 14 Mar 2007 18:20:00 EDT http://www.tigblog.org/group/ysanyc/post/166483 38.8950000 -77.0366667 38.8950000 -77.0366667 http://www.tigblog.org/group/ysanyc/post/165791
The Washington D.C. Commission on National Community Service (Serve DC) has recently launched a National Global Youth Service Day (N GYSD) “You Tube” video to promote N GYSD. You Tube allows users to upload videos for free and share them with the world. The video titled “Bringing Service Back” is an example of an innovative way to market service to young people. To see the video, CLICK HERE ]]> Fri, 09 Mar 2007 16:42:00 EST http://www.tigblog.org/group/ysanyc/post/165791 38.8950000 -77.0366667 38.8950000 -77.0366667 http://www.tigblog.org/group/ysanyc/post/163607
The Youth Service America National Youth Council is a prestigious group of outstanding young people ages 12-22 from across the United States that serve as advisors to Youth Service America in its programming, direction, and evaluation. The National Youth Council serves as a catalyst for the youth service movement through national and international projects that promote youth voice, youth leadership, and youth decision-making.

The National Youth Council is currently seeking nominations! For a nomination form e-mail dhatcher@ysa.org



To learn more, visit http://www.ysa.org/yvi



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When I went down to New Orleans for the Youth Service Institue I was disheartened by the condition the city was still in. Moved by what we saw and heard, my sister and I are planning a benefit with other Twin Cities' youth for National Global Youth Service Day, April 21. Along with regional food, we plan to have local student jazz ensembles play coupled with relevant readings -- we hope to get letters, essays, and poems from locals in New Orleans to help portray the current mood there. We want to raise awarness, along with funds for New Orleans, which will be donated to ArtDocs, a nonprofit that provides health care and other support for New Orleans' artists.

Has anyone had past experience planning a benefit and would be willing to give advice? Anything would be greatly appreciated]]> Tue, 06 Feb 2007 20:06:00 EST http://www.tigblog.org/group/ysanyc/post/161029 http://www.tigblog.org/group/ysanyc/post/160959
It turns out that Daniel Feldman, a YSA Youth Venture Team member has also posted an entry for the Staples That Was Easy Competition!!! Go Daniel!

TWO WINNERS WILL BE ANNOUNCED FOR THIS COMPETITION! WOULDN"T IT BE GREAT IF BOTH TARA AND DANIEL WON????

This is what you can do:

1. Go to http://www.changemakers.net/cm/journal/thatwaseasy/listofentries.cfm
2. Scroll down to Write Share Learn Care and make comments on Tara's entry
3. Scroll down to Peer Partners and make comments on Daniel's entry
4. WAIT UNTIL THEY WIN THIS COMPETITION!

Thank you all for your support!

Angeline Mutima
The YSA Youth Venture Program
www.youthventure.org/ysa]]> Tue, 06 Feb 2007 15:08:00 EST http://www.tigblog.org/group/ysanyc/post/160959 38.8950000 -77.0366667 38.8950000 -77.0366667 http://www.tigblog.org/group/ysanyc/post/160291 Wed, 31 Jan 2007 17:11:00 EST http://www.tigblog.org/group/ysanyc/post/160291 38.8950000 -77.0366667 38.8950000 -77.0366667 http://www.tigblog.org/group/ysanyc/post/159987
Are any of you interested in doing the following to help promote N GYSD ?

1. http://youtube.com – Produce and post a creative YouTube video about NGYSD 2007.

2. . http://veeker.com/veeker - Produce and post a creative Veeker video about NGYSD 2007.

Think about it and let me know. These are ideas from our Communications Department that we thought might be fun.

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