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New York City's Youth-Led Mayoral Debate

Details: by Kahalia Parfait; 22 May 2013

Experience is what you make of it. In this case the experience with the Mayor's Youth Led Debate made me conscientious about young people’s roles in New York City. Prior to being involved in the Mayor Youth Led Debate, I had no knowledge surrounding politics. I, similar to other young people, had the idea that the limitation of being young meant our voices didn’t count. Being a part of the Mayor Youth Led Debate allowed me to reevaluate this misconception.

How Youth Can Help Oklahoma Tornado Victims and Prepare for Natural Disasters

Details: by VolunTEEN Nation Team; 21 May 2013

If you’re looking to help the residents of Oklahoma, here are ways to support the community. While youth and teens may not have their own funds to contribute towards the cause, there are many other ways to support this community in need. It is important for teens especially to be role models in their community and relay this crucial information to others.

Step up to the Plate!

Details: by Katie Gardner; 21 May 2013

Pitch In For Baseball can be a homerun way for many organizations to get out of the dugout and step up to the plate by helping youth in need experience one of America’s most favorite pastimes. Pitch In For Baseball offers underprivileged youth the incredible opportunity of having fun while also making new friends and learning important life lessons like sportsmanship and teamwork. Pitch In For Baseball collects and redistributes new and gently-used youth baseball and softball equipment to underserved communities in the United States and around the globe.

Vids4Kids Contest

Details: by Katy Dolan; 19 May 2013

Are you passionate about volunteering? Do you love making videos? Then TeenageSurvival.com’s Vids4Kids Contest is right for you.

"Do Good Well"

Details: by Laura Seaman; 17 May 2013

Working together is a large part of getting things done in the world, and is Step 2 in the book “Do Good Well”. The book itself is a product of teamwork between the amazing duo of Nina Vasan and Jennifer Przybylo, along with many others with amazing volunteer experience. These two students met at an awards ceremony in DC in the year 2002. Since then, Nina has studied government at Harvard and is now working towards her MD at Harvard Medical School. Jennifer graduated from the Yale School of Medicine and is now a student at the Stanford University of Medicine. Over the years since their first meeting, not only have these two continued their dedication to service individually, but they have been working together to help others start their own journey into service. These two women have truly put others before themselves in an incredible way.