Peace Corps
Peace Corps: History
In 2011, the Peace Corps celebrated 50 years of volunteer service. Learn about this government service organization and the work members have done to improve the quality of life for people all around the world.
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Corporation for National and Community Service: United We Serve
See many ways to get involved in the community and promote volunteerism. Provides ideas for service, toolkits to help get started, and many resources for people willing to volunteer to improve their schools and communities.
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Youth Service America
Get Involved! Speak out! Serve! Here's a great site for kids who want to get involved in their community and become the future leaders. Lots of ideas and examples. Explore programs, news, and events to help you get connected and start...
Scholastic
Scholastic: Actions Speak Louder [Pdf]
For this lesson, students examine the role of the media in promoting a service project. They will create relevant media materials, implement a service project and then reflect on the results.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Helping Kids Help the Environment
Define and explore the concept of environmental citizenship through a series of literacy-based multimedia, online and hands-on learning experiences. Discover how responsible citizens can help protect their local communities by...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Kids Care
In this video segment [0:47] from Zoom, students in the Kids Care Club prepare "Bags of Love" for mothers and children.
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National Crime Prevention Council: Teens, Crime, and the Community
With a section for teens and one for adults, TCC offers information and resources aimed at reducing violence in the lives of teens--with their help.
Curated OER
National Park Service: Work With Us
Learn about working for the U.S. National Park Service. Read a list of career opportunities from archaeologist to park ranger, and find out about park volunteering and internships.
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Ameri Corps
Use this site to learn how you can make a difference by serving with an Americorps or Learn and Serve America Program. After their term of service, AmeriCorps members receive education awards that help finance college or pay back student...