CharityVillage® Research: Best practices for engaging youth as volunteers (part two): "Best practices for engaging youth as volunteers (part two)
Donna LockhartBy Donna Lockhart
August 2, 2005
Four key practices under Be Organization Ready were outlined in Part One. These included: examining your past history; how youth-friendly your organization is; saying NO until you are ready; and having an advocate or champion for youth initiatives in your organization. Part two continues to explore some additional practices.
Be Organization Ready continued
# Has the organization determined that engaging youth is a direction they wish to pursue? Has the staff tackled this first and worked through the benefits, challenges, and costs of developing a place for youth volunteers in the organization? Once this is in place, a report and recommendations should go to the Board of Directors for their endorsement. Building a youth component into the vision and mission of the organization goes a long way to demonstrate support and advocacy for youth.
Tuesday, August 02, 2005
CharityVillage� Research: Best practices for engaging youth as volunteers (part one)
CharityVillage� Research: Best practices for engaging youth as volunteers (part one): "Best practices for engaging youth as volunteers (part one)
Donna LockhartBy Donna Lockhart
June 13, 2005
Many people would not look upon working with 'youth' as a gift, especially adults with teenagers still living at home. I know many who would like to ship them out until they have matured and bring them back as adults! Just skip those challenging, frightening years of discontent and go directly to adulthood.
When the Ontario Ministry of Education introduced 'community involvement hours' almost five years ago, I was likely one of a small handful of Managers of Volunteers who actually embraced the idea. To me it was a 'gift' to the voluntary sector, but as such it was not immediately apparent and there were many layers of wrapping to get through.
Managers of Volunteers are in the business of promoting voluntarism. This mandated opportunity to engage youth even as quasi-volunteers provided us with the potential to build them into lifelong volunteers - an actual opportunity to work towards sustainable voluntarism."
Donna LockhartBy Donna Lockhart
June 13, 2005
Many people would not look upon working with 'youth' as a gift, especially adults with teenagers still living at home. I know many who would like to ship them out until they have matured and bring them back as adults! Just skip those challenging, frightening years of discontent and go directly to adulthood.
When the Ontario Ministry of Education introduced 'community involvement hours' almost five years ago, I was likely one of a small handful of Managers of Volunteers who actually embraced the idea. To me it was a 'gift' to the voluntary sector, but as such it was not immediately apparent and there were many layers of wrapping to get through.
Managers of Volunteers are in the business of promoting voluntarism. This mandated opportunity to engage youth even as quasi-volunteers provided us with the potential to build them into lifelong volunteers - an actual opportunity to work towards sustainable voluntarism."
Monday, August 01, 2005
Young and caring (July 31, 2005)Young and Caring
Young and caring (July 31, 2005): "Young and caring
By EMILY TAYLOR
While many local kids this summer have spent their days at the beach, Kaylee Wallace, 8, and Krystal Cappola, 11, have been giving their time to help others.
Kaylee Wallace, 8, of Wellfleet staffs the lemonade stand in front of her grandparents' house on Briar Lane. In her second summer of weekend sales, Kaylee has raised more than $550 toward her $1,000 fundraising goal to help Children's Hospital Boston.
(Staff photo by VINCENT DeWITT)
Kayleee may be just 8, but she's a seasoned lemonade vender. Staffing her stand at the corner of Briar Road and Route 6 in Wellfleet, she spends two hours on summer Saturdays and Sundays selling lemonade to passsers-by. The goal of her business venture, which finishes for this year on Aug. 14 is not to save up for a shiny new bicycle, but rather to donate as much money as she can to Children's Hospital Boston."
By EMILY TAYLOR
While many local kids this summer have spent their days at the beach, Kaylee Wallace, 8, and Krystal Cappola, 11, have been giving their time to help others.
Kaylee Wallace, 8, of Wellfleet staffs the lemonade stand in front of her grandparents' house on Briar Lane. In her second summer of weekend sales, Kaylee has raised more than $550 toward her $1,000 fundraising goal to help Children's Hospital Boston.
(Staff photo by VINCENT DeWITT)
Kayleee may be just 8, but she's a seasoned lemonade vender. Staffing her stand at the corner of Briar Road and Route 6 in Wellfleet, she spends two hours on summer Saturdays and Sundays selling lemonade to passsers-by. The goal of her business venture, which finishes for this year on Aug. 14 is not to save up for a shiny new bicycle, but rather to donate as much money as she can to Children's Hospital Boston."
Youths to Media: Where do we fit?
Youths to Media: Where do we fit?: "No small task, and one we think about a lot in 'the business.' But YOUTHINK, Portland's youth philanthropy group, is also thinking about it. And with that in mind, it's conducting a media audit on . . . us.
The group is attempting to take a look at how young people are portrayed in the news and how (or if) the issues important to them are covered. YOUTHINK aims to do a larger study this fall"
The group is attempting to take a look at how young people are portrayed in the news and how (or if) the issues important to them are covered. YOUTHINK aims to do a larger study this fall"
Friday, July 29, 2005
Budgeteer News - Duluth, Minnesota-"s it possible to be a homeless philanthropist?
Budgeteer News - Duluth, Minnesota: "Is it possible to be a homeless philanthropist? Well, four teens in Duluth are both, and their gifts are much more than monetary.
“We chose to give our gift to First Witness because when we think about what’s gone on in our lives, we could all relate to some form of abuse,” said Sylvia Spellman. "
“We chose to give our gift to First Witness because when we think about what’s gone on in our lives, we could all relate to some form of abuse,” said Sylvia Spellman. "
Thursday, July 28, 2005
The Athens NEWS: Twice weekly alternative
The Athens NEWS: Twice weekly alternative:
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"This year, the children in the art track are partnering with local community organization Good Works for a philanthropy project. The children are creating and selling sculptures to raise money for Good Works. "
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"This year, the children in the art track are partnering with local community organization Good Works for a philanthropy project. The children are creating and selling sculptures to raise money for Good Works. "
Just a reminder
Just a reminder that if you see an article you especially want to keep you may want to print it out in hard copy as different articles exist on the web for different and sometimes minimal periods of time.
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Sun Herald - 07/27/05-Here's a gift that pays dividends for all
Sun Herald - 07/27/05: "Here's a gift that pays dividends for all
What's more heartwarming than the image of the doting grandparents and their smiling grandchildren? Some grandparents joke that the grandkids give them a second chance at getting parenting right, others just act from the heart and lavish affection on the fruit of their children's loins.
But here's a different take on a grandparent's love. When Teri A. Hansen's father wanted to show his love for his granddaughter, Teri's daughter, he set up a foundation in his granddaughter's name."
What's more heartwarming than the image of the doting grandparents and their smiling grandchildren? Some grandparents joke that the grandkids give them a second chance at getting parenting right, others just act from the heart and lavish affection on the fruit of their children's loins.
But here's a different take on a grandparent's love. When Teri A. Hansen's father wanted to show his love for his granddaughter, Teri's daughter, he set up a foundation in his granddaughter's name."
Rivers Givers honored at leadership conference
TownOnline.com - Weston Town Crier - Arts & Lifestyle: "Rivers Givers honored at leadership conference
Thursday, July 28, 2005
The Rivers Givers were recently honored at the 2005 Youth Grantmakers Summer Leadership Conference, sponsored by the Council of Michigan Foundations.
The Rivers Givers project was nominated as one of the 10 “Great Grants” finalists of the conference by the youth in attendance, and Rivers students made a special presentation to the entire group regarding the history and accomplishments of the Rivers Givers. "
Thursday, July 28, 2005
The Rivers Givers were recently honored at the 2005 Youth Grantmakers Summer Leadership Conference, sponsored by the Council of Michigan Foundations.
The Rivers Givers project was nominated as one of the 10 “Great Grants” finalists of the conference by the youth in attendance, and Rivers students made a special presentation to the entire group regarding the history and accomplishments of the Rivers Givers. "
Wednesday, July 27, 2005
Group mixes fun, philanthropy
Local News - Marion Chronicle Tribune - www.chronicle-tribune.com: "roup mixes fun, philanthropy
Professional network hoping to change luck
BY KATIE ALBRIGHT
kalbright@marion.gannett.com
ELAINE BUSCHMAN / ebuschman@marion.gannett.com
That noise you might have heard was probably not the Young Professional Network of Grant County.
But the philanthropic group that promotes leadership and education for youth in Grant County is attempting to make more of a racket in the community with a restructured program designed to raise falling attendance.
'We hope to become a loud voice for helping in the community,' Young Professionals Steering Committee member Deb Austin said. 'We've just run into a lot of bad luck recently.'
Professional network hoping to change luck
BY KATIE ALBRIGHT
kalbright@marion.gannett.com
ELAINE BUSCHMAN / ebuschman@marion.gannett.com
That noise you might have heard was probably not the Young Professional Network of Grant County.
But the philanthropic group that promotes leadership and education for youth in Grant County is attempting to make more of a racket in the community with a restructured program designed to raise falling attendance.
'We hope to become a loud voice for helping in the community,' Young Professionals Steering Committee member Deb Austin said. 'We've just run into a lot of bad luck recently.'
The Jewish Journal Of Greater Los Angeles-Getting Kids Into Charity Pays Off Big
The Jewish Journal Of Greater Los Angeles: "Getting Kids Into Charity Pays Off Big
by Daniel Akst
Start talking to wealthy families about the benefits of getting kids involved in philanthropy, and they’ll tell you the biggest beneficiaries are the kids — and their families. They say even young children who get involved learn the value of money, the limits of resources and the need for tough decisions. It also helps sheltered youths meet and understand people who are less fortunate and provides a values-based structure for bringing families together year after year."
by Daniel Akst
Start talking to wealthy families about the benefits of getting kids involved in philanthropy, and they’ll tell you the biggest beneficiaries are the kids — and their families. They say even young children who get involved learn the value of money, the limits of resources and the need for tough decisions. It also helps sheltered youths meet and understand people who are less fortunate and provides a values-based structure for bringing families together year after year."
High-tech philanthropy - - The Mining Gazette
High-tech philanthropy - - The Mining Gazette: "High-tech philanthropy
By KELLY FOSNESS, Gazette Writer
HANCOCK - Dick Casperini and his son Andrew, 17, drove across the country to help students in two Upper Peninsula communities.
Following a near week-long, 2,500-mile roadtrip from Cupertino, Calif., the Casperinis delivered 4,000 pounds of computer equipment to give to both Ontonagon and Hancock school districts.
Their goal was to package as many computers as could fit in their vehicle and give them to local families who don't have a computer while also helping to upgrade Ontonagon's computer aided design facility.
Dick said he's been collecting the equipment for about two years, and recently had the opportunity to make a trip to the Copper Country.
'Andrew signed up for a summer exploration program at Michigan Tech and because it was too expensive to ship, we decided to drive up,' he said. 'When Andrew found out about the trip, he stepped forward to help with the donation.'"
By KELLY FOSNESS, Gazette Writer
HANCOCK - Dick Casperini and his son Andrew, 17, drove across the country to help students in two Upper Peninsula communities.
Following a near week-long, 2,500-mile roadtrip from Cupertino, Calif., the Casperinis delivered 4,000 pounds of computer equipment to give to both Ontonagon and Hancock school districts.
Their goal was to package as many computers as could fit in their vehicle and give them to local families who don't have a computer while also helping to upgrade Ontonagon's computer aided design facility.
Dick said he's been collecting the equipment for about two years, and recently had the opportunity to make a trip to the Copper Country.
'Andrew signed up for a summer exploration program at Michigan Tech and because it was too expensive to ship, we decided to drive up,' he said. 'When Andrew found out about the trip, he stepped forward to help with the donation.'"
Wednesday, July 20, 2005
CEO encourages philanthropic donations from an early age - The Battalion - News
CEO encourages philanthropic donations from an early age - The Battalion - News: "CEO encourages philanthropic donations from an early age
By Denton Fromme
Published: Wednesday, July 20, 2005
Most parents and grandparents have wills or have done some type of estate planning, but in many cases, when heirs inherit a large amount of money, they have no plan, said Stephen D. Maislin.
Maislin, president and CEO of the Greater Houston Community Foundation, spoke Tuesday night as part of the George Bush Presidential Library and Museum's Issues Forum.
Maislin, a financial planner, said he has worked with both very wealthy families and families with smaller incomes.
'I have seen a wide range and it began to intrigue me that money is not the only issue (to securing a future),' he said."
By Denton Fromme
Published: Wednesday, July 20, 2005
Most parents and grandparents have wills or have done some type of estate planning, but in many cases, when heirs inherit a large amount of money, they have no plan, said Stephen D. Maislin.
Maislin, president and CEO of the Greater Houston Community Foundation, spoke Tuesday night as part of the George Bush Presidential Library and Museum's Issues Forum.
Maislin, a financial planner, said he has worked with both very wealthy families and families with smaller incomes.
'I have seen a wide range and it began to intrigue me that money is not the only issue (to securing a future),' he said."
Tuesday, July 19, 2005
Scotsman.com News - Scotland - Volunteering project is swamped with calls
Scotsman.com News - Scotland - Volunteering project is swamped with calls: "Volunteering project is swamped with calls
A YOUTH volunteering project in Scotland has had more than 4300 inquiries since it was launched in May."
A YOUTH volunteering project in Scotland has had more than 4300 inquiries since it was launched in May."
Monday, July 18, 2005
Girl Trades Birthday Presents For Donations
Girl Trades Birthday Presents For Donations: "Girl Trades Birthday Presents For Donations
Robert McNeill
Reporter
Most children in America look forward to their birthdays with parties filled with cake, games and gifts. In more desolate countries, youngsters can only appreciate another day of survival.
One local girl recognized the plight of those abroad, and chose to forego personal gifts this year during her birthday party and receive donations instead on behalf of others less fortunate."
Robert McNeill
Reporter
Most children in America look forward to their birthdays with parties filled with cake, games and gifts. In more desolate countries, youngsters can only appreciate another day of survival.
One local girl recognized the plight of those abroad, and chose to forego personal gifts this year during her birthday party and receive donations instead on behalf of others less fortunate."
Wednesday, July 13, 2005
Teen girls to hold purse strings in Grantmakers
Teen girls to hold purse strings in Grantmakers: "Teen girls to hold purse strings in Grantmakers
They'll evaluate peer proposals
Saturday, July 02, 2005
By Steve Levin, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
The premise involves gathering a group of about two dozen girls, ages 13 to 15, giving them $10,000 and permission to give it all away.
It's not a new reality TV show. It's an innovative grant-making program to empower teenage girls in Allegheny County.
Known as the Allegheny Girls as Grantmakers Project, the two-year program will allow girls to discuss and explore ways to make a difference in the county by reviewing grant proposals designed by peers and funding the best ones."
They'll evaluate peer proposals
Saturday, July 02, 2005
By Steve Levin, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
The premise involves gathering a group of about two dozen girls, ages 13 to 15, giving them $10,000 and permission to give it all away.
It's not a new reality TV show. It's an innovative grant-making program to empower teenage girls in Allegheny County.
Known as the Allegheny Girls as Grantmakers Project, the two-year program will allow girls to discuss and explore ways to make a difference in the county by reviewing grant proposals designed by peers and funding the best ones."
WESH.com - Consumer Watch - Group Searches For 'Teen' Commandments
WESH.com - Consumer Watch - Group Searches For 'Teen' Commandments: "Group Searches For 'Teen' Commandments
Nathan Dungan, Family Finance Expert
POSTED: 9:12 am EDT July 11, 2005
UPDATED: 9:28 am EDT July 11, 2005
As a mother and grandmother, Terry Parsons thinks about money a lot.
Not just in the 'Will I have enough money for retirement?' kind of way, but also in the 'Something feels out of balance' sensation that you feel in your stomach from time to time.
On a personal level, Terry, like millions of other parents and grandparents, worries about the impact our hyper-consumer society is having on her grandchildren. On a big-picture level, Terry thinks deeply about the social, economic and spiritual implications of a culture that is working overtime to addict millions of young people in the United States to spending. Not exactly the everyday concern of the average grandparent."
Nathan Dungan, Family Finance Expert
POSTED: 9:12 am EDT July 11, 2005
UPDATED: 9:28 am EDT July 11, 2005
As a mother and grandmother, Terry Parsons thinks about money a lot.
Not just in the 'Will I have enough money for retirement?' kind of way, but also in the 'Something feels out of balance' sensation that you feel in your stomach from time to time.
On a personal level, Terry, like millions of other parents and grandparents, worries about the impact our hyper-consumer society is having on her grandchildren. On a big-picture level, Terry thinks deeply about the social, economic and spiritual implications of a culture that is working overtime to addict millions of young people in the United States to spending. Not exactly the everyday concern of the average grandparent."
Friday, July 01, 2005
Thursday, June 30, 2005
Northeast Times-For service club, helping
Northeast Times: "For service club, helping
others is serious work
By Jeannie O’Sullivan
Times Staff Writer
At LaBrum Middle School, philanthropy is hot.
The 13 members of the Morrell Park school’s Community Service Club ask to do it. They encourage their friends to do it. They will even sacrifice a few precious minutes of lunch period to talk about it with a reporter.
Bragging is indeed in order.
Because of the club’s fund-raising efforts, the March of Dimes is $200 richer; students at Whittier School in North Philadelphia were able to rent a bus for a field trip to the National Great Blacks in Wax Museum in Maryland; and three lucky people now own a DVD player, a karaoke machine and a certificate good for dinner for eight at a Chuck E. Cheese restaurant.
These were the prizes from the raffles that the club held to raise funds for the projects."
others is serious work
By Jeannie O’Sullivan
Times Staff Writer
At LaBrum Middle School, philanthropy is hot.
The 13 members of the Morrell Park school’s Community Service Club ask to do it. They encourage their friends to do it. They will even sacrifice a few precious minutes of lunch period to talk about it with a reporter.
Bragging is indeed in order.
Because of the club’s fund-raising efforts, the March of Dimes is $200 richer; students at Whittier School in North Philadelphia were able to rent a bus for a field trip to the National Great Blacks in Wax Museum in Maryland; and three lucky people now own a DVD player, a karaoke machine and a certificate good for dinner for eight at a Chuck E. Cheese restaurant.
These were the prizes from the raffles that the club held to raise funds for the projects."
Milford Daily News - Local News Coverage-"Young philanthropists award grant
Milford Daily News - Local News Coverage: "Young philanthropists award grant
By Rick Holland / Daily News Staff
Thursday, June 30, 2005
BELLINGHAM -- A teenager and his money are soon parted, to borrow a phrase -- just ask parents of high school students, many of whom will tell you they feel like human ATMs.
Rather than making regular withdrawals from mom's purse or dad's wallet to spend on the latest fashion or newest videogame, though, one group of local teens is giving money away, making decisions on which worthy youth-based programs to support.
The Strata Kids Count Mini-Grant Board was formed six months ago, giving its teenage members the authority to evaluate and decide where to award a portion of Strata Bank's charitable giving for underprivileged youth. Yesterday afternoon, the board made its first $500 grant to the Bellingham Skateboard Park, located behind the Stall Brook Elementary School.
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By Rick Holland / Daily News Staff
Thursday, June 30, 2005
BELLINGHAM -- A teenager and his money are soon parted, to borrow a phrase -- just ask parents of high school students, many of whom will tell you they feel like human ATMs.
Rather than making regular withdrawals from mom's purse or dad's wallet to spend on the latest fashion or newest videogame, though, one group of local teens is giving money away, making decisions on which worthy youth-based programs to support.
The Strata Kids Count Mini-Grant Board was formed six months ago, giving its teenage members the authority to evaluate and decide where to award a portion of Strata Bank's charitable giving for underprivileged youth. Yesterday afternoon, the board made its first $500 grant to the Bellingham Skateboard Park, located behind the Stall Brook Elementary School.
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Visibility, voice and empowerment
Visibility, voice and empowerment: "isibility, voice and empowerment
In its second year, Uth ACT is drawing on the support of pro-youth groups in Hampton.
BY JENN ROWELL
Published June 30, 2005
A group of young people in Hampton is defying the perception that America's youth are apathetic.
This spring, Uth ACT held its second annual citywide youth rally. The event was geared toward raising awareness of youth involvement and to reach out to young people who aren't engaged in civic life. Drawing more than 400 people, the rally was the kickoff for a civic engagement weekend that included a leadership conference. Speakers included Joe Spencer, Hampton's vice mayor, and state Sen. Mamie Locke. Young talent was also showcased, with everything from teen skaters to poetry to hip-hop and rock performances."
In its second year, Uth ACT is drawing on the support of pro-youth groups in Hampton.
BY JENN ROWELL
Published June 30, 2005
A group of young people in Hampton is defying the perception that America's youth are apathetic.
This spring, Uth ACT held its second annual citywide youth rally. The event was geared toward raising awareness of youth involvement and to reach out to young people who aren't engaged in civic life. Drawing more than 400 people, the rally was the kickoff for a civic engagement weekend that included a leadership conference. Speakers included Joe Spencer, Hampton's vice mayor, and state Sen. Mamie Locke. Young talent was also showcased, with everything from teen skaters to poetry to hip-hop and rock performances."
Tuesday, June 28, 2005
HometownAnnapolis.com, Broadneck - Around Broadneck: Students connect with Kenya
HometownAnnapolis.com, Broadneck - Around Broadneck: Students connect with Kenya:
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"rhe past couple of years, Mr.Gregory, the charismatic founder and executive director of Kenya Connect, a non-profit created to encourage the exchange of understanding and communication between North America and Africa, has shuttled back and forth across the Atlantic. His mission is to enhance educational opportunities for the Kenyan children and, at the same time, increase American kids' awareness of less-well off cultures through philanthropy and old-fashioned pen pal writing."
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"rhe past couple of years, Mr.Gregory, the charismatic founder and executive director of Kenya Connect, a non-profit created to encourage the exchange of understanding and communication between North America and Africa, has shuttled back and forth across the Atlantic. His mission is to enhance educational opportunities for the Kenyan children and, at the same time, increase American kids' awareness of less-well off cultures through philanthropy and old-fashioned pen pal writing."
Friday, June 24, 2005
Winnipeg Sun: Sports - High school athletes juggle work and play
Winnipeg Sun: Sports - High school athletes juggle work and play
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: "Bell excelled in volleyball, cross-country running, indoor and outdoor track and water polo. The 17-year-old, who plans to swim and run cross-country at the U of M, had a 98.1% average and was the student council co-president and chairman of the Lord Selkirk youth and philanthropy committee. "
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: "Bell excelled in volleyball, cross-country running, indoor and outdoor track and water polo. The 17-year-old, who plans to swim and run cross-country at the U of M, had a 98.1% average and was the student council co-president and chairman of the Lord Selkirk youth and philanthropy committee. "
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