Volunteering and Service
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- VolunteerMatch
- Finds volunteering opportunities with nonprofit organizations by location and interest area.
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- America's Promise
- Collaborative network that facilitates volunteer action for children and youth. Founded after the Presidents' Summit for America's Future in 1997.
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- Do Something
- Encourages young people to create their own vision for making a difference in their community and provides them with the resources and support needed.
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- Free The Children
- An international network of children helping children through education and development programs in many countries. Describes its programs, news releases, publications and accomplishments.
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- Nicodemus Wilderness Project
- Provides global volunteer opportunities that empower youth to help save the environment while they develop important leadership skills. Project essays and photos are published online as an educational resource.
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- Educate
- A non-profit organization 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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- International Award for Young People
- 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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- Kids are Heroes
- Devoted to inspiring kids to become involved in their communities. Includes ways to help and feature stories.
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- National Association of Youth Courts
- Resource for teen courts. Features regional training seminars, publications, message boards, newsletter, and links.
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- Search And Rescue Dogs
- 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
- Find out how to help kids in less developed countries get an education. Includes real life stories, video clips and fact sheets. Part of the Global Campaign for Education.
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- TeenPact Online
- Provides information about Christian group which equips teens to become leaders in politics, society, and citizenship.
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- The Duke of Edinburgh's Award
- Information about the awards program and how to become involved in a community service project in the United Kingdom or Ireland.
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- The National Association of Peer Program Professionals
- 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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- Volunteers of America - New Orleans
- Touching lives and offering support and fellowship to the youth of the Crescent City.
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- 20 Ways for Teenagers to Help Other People by Volunteering
- Lists ideas for volunteer service and provides links to several regional and national organizations.
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- Chores-For-Charity
- Students earn community service credit from their school by donating to charity, a portion of their earnings from chores, part-time or summer jobs. Includes featured charities and testimonials.
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- Coastal Pet Rescue Youth and Teens Programs
- Matches teens with adult volunteers to help homeless, abused, and neglected animals in Savannah, Georgia.
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- Harry Singer Foundation
- Assists young people develop character and skills needed to assume the responsibilities of active citizenship by providing service learning programs and essay contests.
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- International Volunteer Programs Association
- Provides international volunteer opportunities and youth internship exchange programs. Includes tips, funding information, and educational resources.
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