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32 Pages has been our love letter to families in Singapore. A homage to the unpaid, underpaid and under-appreciated emotional work that have overwhelmingly fallen on mothers, caregivers and teachers. Holding space. Modelling behavior. Managing one's emotions to be present for a child. These are skilled work that go unrecognized but are important in keeping our children engaged in learning. A lack of such support exists in less resourced families ((And I mean less resourced in more than monetary terms)). In the process of building support, we've realized that the children we heal aren't just the ones of age but those that lie within adult facilitators - their inner child(ren). Great learning facilitators are born from those who have the support and self-awareness to be present for others. My co-founder Tamara Tan Ann’s story perfectly encapsulates the crux of our work. Building 32 Pages together alongside Tamara Tan Ann and Cheryl Lee has been a healing journey as former-children, educators and leaders. Today, 32 Pages is a volunteer-led organization. And while I am happy we are getting recognized for our commitment, I wonder about the value we place on emotional labor. Can such emotional work really be made up for by volunteers? And will our aspirations for our children in Singapore amount to something bigger? ___ 💕 Thank you TODAY and the NVPC - Towards a City of Good team (Jingjie Lim , Samantha Yeo, Jessintha Lee) for advocating for our community's stories. 💕 32 Pages is a movement that stands on the shoulders of many past and present volunteers (notable ones being - Yee Hwee (Tee), Varun Kohli, Xinyi Yang, Sherman Tham, Alefiya Malubhoy, Chan Xi Levona,Joel Koh Caleb Clayton). Thank you for crossing paths. 💕 Thank you to ReadAble (Jonathan Muk, Amanda Chong, Kelly Lim) and Reading Roots (Angeline Lim) for your help - for nudging us towards a community-first approach - when we started out. Your work has taught us that creating great childhood memories matters more than the stories we read. #groundupinitiatives #volunteerism #socialemotionallearning

Gianna Leider is igniting a passion for service in the future leaders of volunteerism, motivating them to contribute to their communities. Whether it's through volunteering or as a part-time summer employee, she's a source of positive light and inspiration for staff and students in JA BizTown and our summer camps. ❤️ 1. What has volunteering and working at JA taught you? "It has taught me how important it is to understand the basics of business and money. It's something that is so overlooked in our education system and should be taught more often." 2. What is one financial concept you think people your age need to understand more? "Budgeting! As a teenager, it's easy to spend money on non-necessities and not save. Going to college is an expensive event in your life and I think it's super important to acknowledge that and start saving early." 3. What are you most looking forward to about college? "Meeting new people who share similar interests but also being able to pursue my career aspirations." 4. What is your favorite JA memory? "Spirit week at Summer Camp!" 5. Anything else you'd like to share? "JA Summer Camp has created so many memories that I'll cherish forever and it is an opportunity you can't pass up." Thank you, Gianna, for being a shining example of a student volunteer! We know you will be a smashing success in all you do! 👏🌟 Visit our website at www.jaorswwa.org for more information about our summer camps. #studentvolunteers #gamechanger #positiveimpact #summercamp

Atlantic Union Bank is accepting applications between January 2, 2024 - February 1, 2024 (11:59 p.m.) for the second annual Future Community Impact Makers grant to support paid summer internships for students with low to moderate incomes. Summer internships provide exposure to different career possibilities, opportunities for foundational skill development, and the ability to start a professional network. Paid internships make these opportunities accessible to a wider pool of individuals. Applicant organizations must be community-based (nonprofits, government entities, community foundations, etc.) organizations that provide affordable housing, community services (i.e. food security and health services access), economic development, or financial education to low-to-moderate income community members. Grantees must commit to hosting under-graduate/certificate program and graduate level students in an 8-week, paid internship program. Each awardee will receive $4,000 in grant funds. Students must be hired as direct employees and organizations are responsible for employment taxes. All positions are expected to begin no later than June 14, 2024, and end no later than August 16, 2024. Awardees to be notified by February 15, 2024. To learn more about grant application: https://lnkd.in/euJprPaS #paidinternship #grant #nonprofit #affordablehousing #economicdevelopment #financialeducation #communityservices

Thinking about future careers can be difficult for kids, teens and young adults. With so many opportunities out there, they may not know which avenue is right for them. That's where SkillsUSA comes in! Learn all about the nonprofit resource that helps students explore their options — including how to get involved with the Kansas chapter — now.

For teens, a busy summer can be a great chance to acquire new skills and experiences that will help them in the long term. Whether it’s exploring a hobby, volunteering, or delving into their passions... let's prioritize learning this summer! #TeenSkills #SummerLearning #NewExperiences

I recently completed an internship with The Borgen Project and wanted to share a few things I learned. 💡 The need for grassroots advocacy on an issue like global poverty is necessary so that elected officials hear that these issues matter to constituents. We are one interconnected world. 💡 I learned a ton about the mechanics of advocacy, including how to contact Members of Congress, and do online fundraising (Proud that I raised over $850!). 💡 There was simplicity in the way the work was structured that taught me about several areas e.g., advocacy leadership, fundraising, recruitment, and marketing. 💡 This internship connects to my degree in International Relations because it examined the connections between global poverty and instability. Alleviating poverty can help relieve tensions between and within countries and decrease opportunities for conflict to arise.

Week ✌🏼 of Junior Achievement of Middle Tennessee, Take Stock in Your Future complete! This week we taught our class of high-school seniors about market orders, stop orders, and limit orders, as well as how to read a stock table 📈 Teaching this course is highlighted a few things for me: A. How little I know. B. How much I wished I started trading earlier. C. How much of an impact volunteering can have on others, most specifically the next generation. Ps: If you’re looking for ways to volunteer, I’d be happy to tell you more about what I know about junior achievement, just reach out! #ONWARD

Are you experiencing that classic conundrum: you need experience to get a job, but you can't get a job without experience? This guide will help you think more broadly about the skills you already have, and learn about ways to get your foot in the door. (Hint: volunteering, co-curriculars, and academic projects all count as experience!) z.umn.edu/BuildExperience

At Communities In Schools of Hampton Roads, we recognize the importance of collaboration with local businesses to ensure the success of our programs. Here are some examples of how these partnerships can benefit early childhood education: -Donations and Sponsorships: Local businesses can provide financial support for early childhood education initiatives, such as school supply drives or after-school programs. This can help to ensure that children have access to the resources they need to succeed in school. -Volunteer Opportunities: Businesses can offer their employees opportunities to volunteer with early childhood education programs. This can help to build a sense of community and give employees a chance to give back to their local community. -Internships and Job Shadowing: Local businesses can offer internships or job shadowing opportunities to high school students interested in pursuing careers in education. This can give students valuable experience and help to build a pipeline of future educators. -In-Kind Donations: Businesses can also provide in-kind donations, such as books, toys, or other resources that can be used in early childhood education programs. This can help to ensure that programs have the resources they need to provide high-quality education to young children. At Communities In Schools of Hampton Roads, we are committed to building strong partnerships with local businesses to support early childhood education. By working together, we can help to ensure that all children have access to the resources and support they need to succeed in school and in life. Visit our website to learn more about how you can help a student in need. #allinforkids #cisofhr #hamptonroads #communitysupport #earlychildhoodeducation

Parents - if you're worried about your autistic teen not having a summer job, I've got good news. There's still so many ways they can have a meaningful summer. Head over to the blog for details on my 4 favorite focus areas for the summer: 1️⃣ volunteering: an amazing way to practice work skills in a lower stress environment 2️⃣ job shadowing: getting to see what a day in the life really looks like 3️⃣ building relationships: investing in friendships to build connection 4️⃣ practicing life skills: driving, cooking, budgeting and more! https://lnkd.in/eYcTuf25 #autism #summerjob #volunteering