Category Archives: Youth Leadership Council
Teen Helps Kids Fighting Leukemia Improve Quality of Life
Zixuan “Cecca” Xu became the volunteer project leader at Sun-Yat Sen Center in China in the summer of 2011. In this role, she organized meetings and projects, raising $600 over three months to help children with leukemia. With the group, … Continue reading
Aaron Badida – A Youth Volunteer Making Big Community Impact
Aaron Badida’s volunteer service includes the Museum of Science and History, outreach through Celebration Church and two years of service with the HandsOn Jacksonville Youth Leadership Council. He participated in Global Youth Service Day projects including the Best Buddies’ Walk … Continue reading
Youth Leader, Tuongvan Le- Spreading Happiness through Volunteering
“Volunteering has been one of my greatest passions since I’ve moved to the United States, a place where volunteerism is greatly valued and widespread and where all volunteers share the enthusiasm and passion to help others in their communities selflessly. … Continue reading
Youth Leader, Christy Soares- Demonstrating the True Meaning of Volunteering
“Through volunteering, I would like to change the way the world works. I would like to show the world that compassion and personal relationships mean more than a paycheck.” Christy Soares is a recent graduate of Stanton College Preparatory High … Continue reading
Youth Leader, Lizzy Utset – Developing Global Perspectives about Tolerance
“Through volunteering, I want to reverse the trend of ignorance and hate that has begun to spread throughout the world, and inspire people, especially children, to develop the sorts of global perspectives and interests to make them more tolerant and accepting of … Continue reading
Youth Leader, Nishtha Garg – Meeting Community Needs Through Creating Unity
“I hope at least to make people aware of each other; to create a better sense of unity among the people that I volunteer with, endeavoring to create a sense of community. This sense of community can apply at any … Continue reading
Youth Leader, Megan Federico – Using Compassion to Create Something Amazing
“By volunteering, I hope to broaden people’s horizons and perspectives, to walk in another’s shoes. I want to increase knowledge of the struggles communities face, and truly encourage compassion and the means for using that compassion to create something amazing.” … Continue reading
Youth Leader, Zack Bodden – Passion to Change the World
“Through volunteering, I hope to make a better world for future generations to live in. As long as you have a burning passion for the cause, any change can happen. As long as this passion is present, we can change … Continue reading
Youth Leader Aaron Badida – Catalyst for Change
In the days preceding Global Youth Service Day, we’ve called on some our Youth Leadership Council to share about themselves and their thoughts on volunteering. Aaron Badida is an 18-year old senior at Stanton College Preparatory School. He has been … Continue reading
HOJ Youth Leader Receives National Volunteering Award!
We are thrilled to announce that Youth Service America (YSA) has recognized 16-year-old Grace Wallmeyer of Jackonsville, Florida as an Everyday Young Hero for her work to educate her community about drowning prevention by teaching swimming and water safety classes. … Continue reading
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