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We are pleased to announce that Georgia 4-H has been selected as a Lead Agency for the 2008 Global Youth Service Day, April 25 - 27, 2008.
Global Youth Service Day (GYSD) is an international initiative designed to engage youth all over the world in service and/or service learning projects on the same weekend, April 25-27, 2008.
The projects do NOT have to have a global focus. They should be focused on local issues and involve youth in the planning and organizing as well as reflecting on the projects afterwards. Ideally, all projects will include a service learning component.
GYSD organizers and the State 4-H Office will assist participatint counties by providing promotional materials, project development resources and information and assistance on project grant opportunities. How can County 4-H Clubs get involved?
In order to participate in GYSD, all you need to do is schedule a local community service project for the weekend of April 25th - 28th , 2008.
Why should County 4-H Clubs get involved?
This activity fits perfectly into 4-H's national initiative for Civic Engagement and can build upon or compliment other 4-H programs including Project Citizen, Leadership in Action and Chevron Community Pride Grants.
This is a great opportunity to be a part of a national/international collaboration. You will receive PSA templates as well as other assistance from Youth Service America in publicizing your efforts.
What is expected of participating counties?
If april 25th - 27th is a time frame that would work for your county, all that would be asked is that you provide very brief, bi-monthly updates to Jeff Buckley on the progress of your projects.
As a lead agency, it is our goal to involve at least 10 organizations (counties) and a total of 600 volunteers in community service projects on the weekend of April 25 - 27. At least some portion of the project should take place during this three day stretch.
About Global Youth Service Day
A program of Youth Service America, Global Youth Service is the largest youth service event in the world. Global Youth Service Day is a year-round effort to expand the impact of the youth service movement. The initiative launches new service organizations, policy changes, and sustainable service programs to create a culture of engaged youth. State Farm Companies Foundation is the presenting sponsor. More than 120 national partners and 75 lead agencies throughout the United States organize campaigns. Overseas, national lead agencies in more than 100 countries participate.
Global Youth Service Day is coordinated by Youth Service America, in association with the National Youth Leadership Council and in partnership with PARADE Magazine .
There are three other lead agencies in Georgia, Hands on Atlanta, Volunteer Macon Inc. and Cobb Community Collaborative.
In addition to tools to help you and your 4-H'ers develop and organize a project, there are also curricula available on specific topics that will help you enhance your service project and make it a true service learning experience.
For complete information about Global Youth Service day, click here.
For complete information on Youth Service America, the National Lead Agency, click here.
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