Community Service has been a part of the Girl Scout experience since Juliette Gordon Low said, "Do a good turn every day to somebody." Community Service helps girls increase their self esteem, civic responsibility and awareness of their community. Community Service also provides girls with opportunities to practice teamwork and critical thinking skills as well as empower girls to make a change in their community.
Community Service Website Links:
www.usafreedomcorpskids.gov
This web site includes volunteer ideas for youth, online games to show how volunteering can be fun and rewarding, service stories from the President, and information on how to earn the President's Volunteer Service Award.
www.presidentialserviceawards.gov
Get more information about The President's Volunteer Service Award, a Presidential recognition program for Americans of all ages, who contribute a significant amount of time to volunteer service. The program recognizes individuals, families, and groups that have achieved a certain standard - measured by the number of hours served over a 12-month period.
www.ysa.org
Youth Service America (YSA) is a resource center and premier alliance of 300+ organizations committed to increasing the quantity and quality of opportunities for young Americans to serve locally, nationally, or globally. Get valuable information on grants and awards, internship opportunities, and find volunteer opportunities in your communities. Try their 'Project Plan-It', an interactive tool to create service-learning projects. Great for Gold and Silver awards!
www.publicachievement.org
Be inspired! Check out what these kids are doing in their communities and how Public Achievement is stretching internationally.
www.dosomething.org
Do Something is an organization that helps you get involved in your community. Log on and find out what you can do!
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