Helping our youth become ACT ready.
During our August 7th Ferguson Youth Advisory Board meeting one of our students asked for ACT tutoring. Tonight, we had our first Free ACT tutoring session. We are thankful for the support we receive from the community. Please let us know if you're interested in volunteering.
Founder of GiftingSense.org, Where Kids Learn That Thinking Before Buying Is A Powerful & Rewarding Life Skill
If you're wondering how we've kept at it all these years, watch this clip! Edie knows what we know: There's no substitute for seeing the lightbulb go on in a young person's eyes! There's no substitute for running into a teacher you've worked with and getting good news about a student or program's progress. The Stanford Center on Longevity identified three reasons why people don't volunteer, even though 90% of us reportedly want to (it improves our physical health and cognitive function). In my experience, volunteering with schools responds to them all: 1) Volunteer schedules are too inflexible/ it takes too much time: Schools can offer volunteers all sorts of scheduling flexibility because they often operate with "rolling day" schedules, which means that your "Day 1 of 8" commitment to help out with Music or Careers or whatever your jam is, won't always fall on a Monday or Friday. You can absolutely schedule your life around your volunteer commitments at a school. Taking a benchmark birthday or anniversary trip? Just let the school know "In the second term of next year, I'll be gone for a week". They only need advance notice. 2) Most volunteer roles aren't interesting: Listen to Edie in this clip, she talks about how as she spent more time in the classroom, her volunteer roles evolved to include more one-on-one time with students. Knowing you helped a child master their times tables, a crisis of confidence in reading or preparing for a test is a game-changer. But of course, you have to demonstrate to teachers that you can get that job done before they'll give it to you. "Plum assignments" always go to top performers, don't they? But trust me, the minute teachers know "you're for real", they'll ask you to do more, because they need the help. 3) No one asked me: The shortage of teachers/ aids/ school staff and resources is not a secret. Many schools today do have a vetting process for volunteers (as they should), but if you are committed to helping a school deliver on it's mandate, they'll find a way for you to make a contribution. I've been volunteer-teaching primarily 10-14 year olds how to think before they buy for almost 9 years. I've learned how to structure content so that it easily fits into lesson plans, engages students, and doesn't create pre or post-workshop administration for teachers. I show up on time, conduct workshops, and leave. I make one follow-up request for feedback, in service of keeping workshops as engaging as possible. I've seen the Edies of this world in countless settings. We always give each other a knowing smile. That moment is always a great part of my day. #TeachKidsAboutMoney #GiveMoneySmartz #WorkingTogether #Volunteering
Edie first began volunteering as a class parent when her kids were in elementary school. Today, she’s still volunteering, and showing why parent involvement in schools is so important. #ParentsDay
Discover the power of community service in your college applications! 🌟 Our latest blog post delves into the significant impact of volunteering on your college journey. Learn how it can set you apart and make a difference. Read more: The Role of Community Service in College Applications https://lnkd.in/dwtUJm97 #CollegeApplications #CommunityService #HigherEducation
Discover the numerous benefits of volunteering for teens and high school students! Dive into the informative article that highlights how volunteering can enhance personal growth, develop valuable skills, and create meaningful connections for young individuals. Read the full article here: #TeenVolunteers #HighSchoolStudents #PersonalGrowth #SkillDevelopment #VolunteerSuccess
New blog: Young volunteers – breaking down barriers. Our Volunteering Development Officer, Ellie supports people to volunteer in their local community. Ellie would like to see an increase in the numbers of young people volunteering: "What I would like to see more of now, is young people getting involved, especially young people with additional needs or facing barriers." You can read her new wonderful blog here where she breaks down the barriers young people face and offers advice: https://buff.ly/4c2Dqje We know that volunteering is great for skills, experience, confidence, to make new friends and get involved in the community - so please share this blog to help us encourage young people to volunteer! #Volunteering
Geng Wang returns to the SnapCast. Geng Wang is the CEO and Cofounder of Civic Champs. We celebrate the return of Volunteering. Among the many things we discuss: * Despite popular belief based on the census (old data from 2021), #volunteerism is back and appears to be above pre pandemic levels. * Multiple data points show this including Civic Champs data (both actual anonymized data from our customers but also surveys we have conducted), Volunteermatch data, and also Google search trends. * In addition with individual #giving continuing to go down, this gives organizations a great additional reason to lean into building up their volunteer programs. * #Volunteering is the number signal for affinity or the willingness to donate
Geng Wang returns to the SnapCast. Geng Wang is the CEO and Cofounder of Civic Champs. We celebrate the return of Volunteering. Among the many things we discuss: * Despite popular belief based on the census (old data from 2021), #volunteerism is back and appears to be above pre pandemic levels. * Multiple data points show this including Civic Champs data (both actual anonymized data from our customers but also surveys we have conducted), Volunteermatch data, and also Google search trends. * In addition with individual #giving continuing to go down, this gives organizations a great additional reason to lean into building up their volunteer programs. * #Volunteering is the number signal for affinity or the willingness to donate https://lnkd.in/ecU4EkH4
It’s National Volunteer Week! Volunteering goes beyond completing tasks–it’s about building connections and spreading positivity. From tutoring to cleaning up parks, there’s a volunteer opportunity for every passion and schedule. 🤝 This week, we challenge you to take the first step: sign up for a community project or reach out to the nonprofit you admire. Small actions can lead to big impact! Tag your favorite nonprofit below! #NationalVolunteerWeek
Spread positivity and kindness on #DoSomethingGoodForYourNeighborDay by learning how to start volunteering in your community! Check out this article for helpful insights and make a difference today. https://lnkd.in/gY233r4p
Effectively engaging and motivating volunteers is not only essential for the success of a nonprofit's mission but also for fostering a sense of purpose and satisfaction among those who generously give their time and energy. We've gathered 6 key tips to better engage your volunteers in our latest blog. Check it out! https://loom.ly/20sEZfE #volunteerengagement #nonprofitmarketing #newblogpost
