Volunteering and Service (Subscribe)
Links
Action for Nature
http://www.actionfornature.org/
Encourages young people to take personal volunteer action to help sustain and protect a healthy environment.
America's Promise
http://www.americaspromise.org/
Collaborative network that facilitates volunteer action for children and youth. Founded after the Presidents' Summit for America's Future in 1997.
Charity Guide
Directory of flexible volunteer opportunities and service learning ideas that can be implemented quickly, while on vacation, or over time.
Friends Canada
Brief guide on how to organize and conduct a community service project in Canada. Handouts and posters are provided online to help promote events.
Harry Singer Foundation
http://www.singerfoundation.org/
Assists young people develop character and skills needed to assume the responsibilities of active citizenship by providing service learning programs and essay contests.
HumaneTeen
Features stories of teen activists and clubs making a difference for animals and the environment; includes information on how to take action locally.
Kids Can Make A Difference
http://www.kidscanmakeadifference.org/
An educational program for middle and high school students that focuses on the root causes of hunger and poverty, the people most affected, solutions, and how students can help.
Landmark Volunteers
Offers service opportunities for high school students with numerous cultural, environmental, historical and social service organizations nationwide.
Love In Action
http://www.love-in-action.info/
A Christian program in Litchfield, Illinois designed to equip youth for evangelism.
MADD Online: Youth In Action
Community-based youth organization committed to reducing underage drinking. Includes history, FAQs, projects, team spotlight, and how to get involved.
Nicodemus Wilderness Project
http://www.wildernessproject.org/
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.
Orangewood PALS
http://www.orangewoodpals.org/
Non-profit volunteer community organization with support and activities for abused and neglected children in Orange County, California. Provides volunteer opportunities for both teens and adults.
Spark the Wave
Introduces youth to community service concepts in a peer-learning environment. Offers after-school seminars in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and D.C. and a one-week volunteer leadership summer camp
Student Conservation Association
Provides students of all ages in the USA the opportunity to serve and protect national parks, forests and urban communities.
The Friendship Circle
http://www.thefriendshipcircle.com/
Extends support to families who have children with special needs and involves them in a full range of social and Judaic experiences. Volunteer opportunities offered in Suffolk County, NY.



