Service Learning for Maine Schools
True democracy is a project that’s much bigger than any one of us. It’s bigger than any one person, any one president, and any one government. It’s a job for all of us.” - President Barack Obama
Youth Service America
Founded in 1986, Youth Service America® supports a global culture of engaged children and youth committed to a lifetime of meaningful service, learning, and leadership. With half the world’s population under age 25, our mission is to help all young people find their voice, take action, and make an impact on vital community issues. Starting in 2016, Youth Service America® will focus all our assets and outcomes on achieving the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030.
Youth Project Grants
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Want to make a difference?
Take action? Solve a tough community problem? Whether you’re a child, teen, educator, or adult champion, YSA Grants can power your youth-led service and service-learning projects year-round. Why grants? We believe in investing in youth as problem solvers to address the most important challenges facing our world. This bold strategy puts children and youth in the driver’s seat and gives them the power to plan, implement, and witness the full impact of their service. YSA Grants can help. |
Service Organizations
Volunteer Maine, the state service commission, builds capacity and sustainability in Maine's volunteer and service communities by funding programs, developing managers of volunteers, raising awareness of sector issues, and promoting service as a strategy.
Take a Service Year in Maine. This is an opportunity to develop real-world skills through hands-on service. It’s an extraordinary year that transforms your life and your community. Learn more below.
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Points of Light Foundation, said by many to be the leading site dedicated to volunteer service. Loaded with tons of resources and information.
AmeriCorps is a voluntary civil society program supported by the U.S. federal government, foundations, corporations, and other donors that engages adults in public service work with a goal of "helping others and meeting critical needs in the community."
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