YSA National Service Briefing

21st Annual National Service-Learning Conference - Inspire. Imagine. Innovate! March 24-27, 2010 in San Jose, California

NationalServiceBriefing — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 19:08:51 +0000

Don't miss your chance to join us for the 21st Annual National Service-Learning Conference - Inspire. Imagine. Innovate! Held March 24-27, 2010 in San Jose, California, this event celebrates service-learning as a force that spans cultural and national boundaries, builds communities, and strengthens young people.

The conference is the largest gathering of youth and practitioners involved in service-learning, drawing approximately 2,500 attendees from across the United States and many other countries each year. Through three days of general sessions, thought leader series, service-learning projects, and networking, the conference engages participants in the local, national, and global issues that service-learning addresses. Come explore more than 100 exhibits, and nearly 150 hands-on workshops and service-learning projects.

President Obama Releases FY2011 Budget Request

NationalServiceBriefing — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 19:07:32 +0000

Earlier this week, President Obama sent his Fiscal Year 2011 budget request to Congress, including proposed funding for the Corporation for National and Community Service and its programs. The Corporation's FY 2011 budget request of $1.4 billion will strengthen our nation's volunteer sector, foster innovation and civic engagement, and mobilize more than six million Americans to solve critical problems through national service. This is an increase of $266 million over last year, including a $216 million increase for AmeriCorps programs.

Pepsi Refresh Project

NationalServiceBriefing — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 19:07:07 +0000

Pepsi is looking for people, businesses, and non-profits with ideas that will have a positive impact. Look around your community and think about how you want to change it. Pepsi is accepting 1000 ideas every month. Applications will be accepted from the 1st through the 15th, or until we receive 1,000 ideas, whichever comes first. The February application period has closed, but you can begin preparing to submit beginning March 1. www.refresheverything.com/myidea/idea

'Beyond the Welcome Home' Democracy 2.0 Summit

NationalServiceBriefing — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 19:06:40 +0000

Mobilize.org has partnered with the Goldhirsh Foundation, MTV, the McCormick Foundation, and ServiceNation: Mission Serve to explore the unique issues facing our returning Millennial veteran population. Mobilize.org will hold a summit in Los Angeles on April 1 - 3, and bring together 100 returning Millennial veterans to use interactive keypad voting technology to debate, discuss and work collaboratively to propose veteran-led, veteran benefited projects in our communities and on our campuses.

Everyday Young Hero: Addison Graham - Lakeville, MA

NationalServiceBriefing — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 19:06:14 +0000

Addison is a Girl Scout who does lots of volunteering and keeps busy with community service projects. Four year ago, as a Girl Scout, she rallied her troop to participate in a "One Warm Coat" coat drive - which she saw listed in a Girl Scout guide, of suggested community service projects. Early on it was clear that she would be a leader on this project, as she was excited to learn she could directly help the needy by connecting them with a warm coat - even one from her own closet.

Huggable Heroes Award & Scholarship (Deadline: February 26)

NationalServiceBriefing — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 19:05:26 +0000

Do you know a young leader between the ages of eight and 18 who is making a difference in his or her community or around the world? Now through February 26, Build-A-Bear Workshop is accepting entries for its seventh annual Huggable Heroes® program, which recognizes everyday young people who go to extraordinary lengths to make life better for others.

We Are A Solution: Youth Changing the World through Service-Learning Multimedia Showcase (Deadline Extended: February 16)

NationalServiceBriefing — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 19:05:02 +0000

$500 prize for each category winner!

Do Something Awards (Deadline: March 1)

NationalServiceBriefing — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 19:04:37 +0000

Could you use $100,000 to change the world? The Do Something Awards celebrate young people 25 and under who are tackling a problem and changing the world. Five nominees will be rewarded with a $10,000 community grant, participation in a live VH1 TV show, media coverage and continued support from DoSomething.org. The grand prize winner will receive $100,000 during the live broadcast! Application closes March 1st, 2010. Apply or nominate someone today at www.DoSomething.org/awards

Solutions to the Dropout Crisis Webcast: Promoting Powerful Professional Learning

NationalServiceBriefing — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 19:03:32 +0000

Tuesday, February 16, 2010
3:30 - 4:30 pm Eastern Time

New Online Resources for Students and Professionals Dedicated to Public Service from Rutgers University

NationalServiceBriefing — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 19:02:53 +0000

The Rutgers-Newark School of Public Affairs and Administration has recently launched new online resources for students and professionals dedicated to public service:

The Alliance for Public Service website contains up-to-date information on public service news, events, organizations, research, publications, and more. The website also contains career information such as professional development and internship opportunities. It is located at: http://publicservice.newark.rutgers.edu

Student Poll from Junior Achievement and ING Reveals Teens Value "Doing Good" More than Making Money

NationalServiceBriefing — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 19:02:26 +0000

Teens entering the workforce today face one of the worst recessions in decades but remain optimistic about their future careers, according to poll released January 26 by Junior Achievement and ING. The poll indicates 90 percent of teens are confident they will obtain their ideal job. Additionally, an overwhelming majority (84 percent) said they would forego a perfect job for the opportunity to make a difference in the world. www.americaspromise.org/News-and-Events/News-and-Features/APB-2010/Vol-4...

Coalition for Community Schools National Forum 2010

NationalServiceBriefing — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 19:01:58 +0000

Building Innovative Partnerships for Student Success: The Key to America's Future
April 7-9, 2010
Philadelphia, PA

This year we celebrate partnerships because they are at the heart of the community schools approach-bringing schools, families, community residents, higher education and an array of other community partners together around a common result-student success.

National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month (February)

NationalServiceBriefing — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 19:01:17 +0000

On January 28, 2010, Associate Attorney General Tom Perrelli joined Senators Mike Crapo (ID), Sheldon Whitehouse (RI), and Joseph Lieberman (CT) to announce the United States Senate's unanimous passage of Senate Resolution 373, which designates February 2010 as "National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month."

YSA Supports 365 'Health Heroes' and 'Good Neighbors' With More Than $280,000 in Grants

NationalServiceBriefing — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 01:49:49 +0000

Hundreds of schools and organizations across the United States launched youth-led service-learning initiatives last week. Youth Service America & State Farm Companies Foundation awarded $100,000 to support 100 youth-led service projects across the United States and Youth Service America & UnitedHealth Group provided 265 grants worth more than $180,000 to support youth-led projects responding to escalating childhood obesity crisis.

Volunteering Up Amid Tough Economic Times

NationalServiceBriefing — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 01:49:20 +0000

Americans have answered President Obama's call to service, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), which reported a significant increase in the number of volunteers and the volunteer rate in 2009. According to the BLS report, 1.5 million more Americans volunteered between September 2008 and September 2009 than did in the previous year. Approximately 63.4 million people, or 26.8 percent of the population, volunteered through or for an organization in 2009 compared to 61.8 million in 2008.