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20 Ways for Teenagers to Help Other People by Volunteering
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Resources for teenagers that are interested in volunteer opportunities and helping others.
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America's Promise
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Founded at the Presidents' Summit for America's Future, and chaired by General Colin Powell. The program's focus is on teen volunteer opportunities.
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Educate
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A non-profit organzation run by students that provides for the well-being and education of refugees in Uganda and Rwanda. The group is expanding to include programs in Haiti and other African nations.
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Glories HATS Project
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Builds communities by organizing youths to create and distribute free Glories Hats to children suffering from serious illness and cancer.
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Harry Singer Foundation
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A nonprofit educational foundation established in 1987 to help young people develop character and skills for effective living which will enable them to assume the responsibilities of active citizenship. HSF offers classroom curricula and interactive programs on its home page and sponsors and rewards community involvement.
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Hills District P.C.Y.C.
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Community-based organization that focuses on youth development through a range of activities including Judo and choir for all ages. Includes information on volunteers and staff, activities, and contacts.
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National Peer Helpers Association
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Assists schools and agencies in meeting the developmental needs of young adolescents through training, program development, research, advocacy and information sharing.
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National Youth Court Center
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Resource for teen courts. Features regional training seminars, publications, message boards, newsletter, and links.
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Niagara Police Athletic League
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A not-for-profit organization which aims toward the benefit of youth in society.
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Norwood Kids Foundation
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Focused on increasing resources available to disadvantaged youth. Offers bulletin boards, and the latest news on the foundation, Brandy and Ray J.
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Performing Hearts
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Kids helping kids with serious illnesses through teaching, participating, and performing in the performing arts.
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Students Against Destructive Decisions ( SADD -Missouri)
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Provides students with prevention and intervention tools to deal with issues of underage drinking, drunk driving, drug abuse, and other destructive decisions. Includes information and events from this chapter.
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Students For Students International (S4SI)
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Dedicated to harnessing the energy of students to help other students, both in America and around the world.
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TeenPact Online
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Provides information about Christian group which equips teens to become leaders in politics, society, and citizenship.
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Try Youth and Community Services
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Youth programs throughout Victoria, Australia.
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Youth Power
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Information on forming a Youth Power club in your area. Youth Power is formerly the Just Say No To Drugs campaign.
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ASHA - MIT
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Aim of the group has been to mobilize the substantial local Indian community to collectively support and provide financial assistance to grassroots level educational movements in India.
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Chain Reaction
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Program that teaches high school students how to teach their community about the March of Dimes mission. Includes activities, objectives, and local chapter listing.
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Greater Lansing Youth for Peace and Justice
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Group of young adults, grades 7-12, interested in trying to improve the world. Includes mission statement, projects, photographs, members, and contact information.
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International Award for Young People
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Called in some countries the Duke of Edinburgh's Award, the award is a journey of personal discovery and adventure for young people.
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New York State Corps Collaboration
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Assisting youth corps groups in New York in developing resources, increasing their effectiveness and promoting growth in a changing environment.
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Scholarships for Service
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Information about volunteering and scholarships through The President's Student Service Scholarships.
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Search And Rescue Dogs
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Hunter the dog explains how he was chosen and trained to be part of a team, with pictures of dogs at work with their handlers, and a description of a real rescue. Also includes advice to keep children safe in the woods.
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Send My Friend to School
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Find out how to help kids in poorer countries get an education. Includes animated, interactive stories about the sort of children this program helps. Part of the Global Campaign for Education.
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St. John Ambulance Halton Hills Youth Program
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Volunteers learn first aid and assist first aid staff at local events. Includes patient care competition teams.
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Stretch-A-Family
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An adolescent fostering and community placement agency and residential care provider for 12 - 18 year old homeless adolescents. Based in Sydney, Australia.
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The Duke of Edinburgh's Award
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Information about the awards program and how to become involved in Newfoundland and Labrador.
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Volunteers of America - New Orleans
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Touching lives and offering support and fellowship to the youth of the Crescent City.
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Youth Karaoke
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A program to get kids off of the streets by providing a safe and fun environment. The program had been effective in giving 'Street Kids' a place to meet, hand, and learn and grow.
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Youth Service America
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Volunteer opportunities in all 50 states. Enter a zip code and find organizations in that area needing help. Provides details of membership, forthcoming events, and newsletter.
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