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VOLUNTEERING
The
following is a list of community service opportunities, by
agency. Click on the opportunity to get a description of each
activity. If you see something you are interested in you can
contact the agency directly, using the provided information.
Or just click on the "Sign Us Up"
button and fill out the simple form, which will then be forwarded
to the agency. Someone from the AGENCY will be in touch.
E-mail Kids
Connect if you haven't heard back from someone
or if you have questions.
CIVIC
ENGAGEMENT
Kids
Voting Wake County
http://www.kidsvotingwake.org/
Kids
Voting NC Wake County creates an active and informed electorate
by engaging students and the community in the democratic
process. Each year hundreds of volunteers help Kids Voting
create better voters, one student at a time Check out their
website to get more information on how to get involved in
the voting process as well as ways to volunteer.
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Capital
Area Youth Council
http://www.joblinkcc.com/capitalarea/Local_Initiatives/Youth/youth.htm.org/
The
Capital Area Youth Council was established in October 1999
to advise and assist the Capital Area Workforce Development
Board in addressing the needs of our youth population with
particular emphasis on young people, ages 14-21.The Council
is appointed by the local Workforce Development Board which,
among other things, works to support and promote a comprehensive
and systemic approach to youth services that will enable
youth to be successful in education and in the workplace.
The Capital Area Youth Council serves Wake and Johnston
Counties.
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Raleigh
Teen Program
http://www.raleighnc.gov/
The
Teen Program offers exciting and stimulating opportunities
for teens ages 12-18 in the City of Raleigh and Wake County.
The purpose of the program is to provide opportunities for
youth to create, plan, and implement programs, and to design
and develop projects and special events that will be of
benefit to their peers, the community, and to themselves
as individuals. Through recreational, educational, social,
empowerment-based, and career exploration activities, teens
can explore careers and discover ways to make important
personal developments. Teens participating in these programs
are encouraged to take an interest in their personal growth
and development, and to realize their potential leadership
ability and role as responsible young adults.
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Raleigh
Youth Council
http://www.raleighnc.gov/
The
Raleigh Youth Council is for teens and run by teens. Teens
focus their involvement in leadership opportunities, community
service, recreation, and fundraising as well as special
events such as: Youth in Business Day, Governor's Page Week,
Youth Legislative Assembly, Student Government Month, State
Youth Conferences, Domino Day, and other events that develop
leadership qualities and help participants to realize their
full potential. The Raleigh Youth Council creates a forum
where teens can freely express their ideas and opinions
and serve as advocates for teens in Wake County.
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Don't
see exactly what you are looking for? Check out Anywhere.
Anytime. for a list of great ideas for projects
that you can do anytime and anywhere - with a group of friends,
neighbors, co-workers, classmates or your own family.
Know
of an upcoming event or community service agency not listed
on our website? Email Kids
Connect to let us know about it!
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