Foundation Mentors
For Young Adults
The world today is a very different place from the one in which your parents grew up. Everyday, people in the U.S. and all over the world experience problems like hunger, homelessness, domestic violence, teen pregnancy and the impact of pollution.
There are many opportunities for you to give your time, talent and treasure in ways that benefit you AND your community all year long.
"Great Givers helps you discover and activate your natural philanthropic spirit and to provide you the tools and encouragement to be Great Givers -- giving of your personal resources with both heart and head . "
Do Something
Discuss how you can make a difference in your community and learn how to find resources they need for your project.
Youth Noise
www.youthnoise.com
The Facebook for youth volunteering. This social networking site is for people who like to connect on deeper interests and issues. Find a cause, search for friends (all under 26) and get involved. Want to free Tibet? Got a thing for human rights? Whatever your cause, network it here.
Youth Venture
www.genv.net
A site for young changemakers who are building a global movement for change. Find videos, teams, blogs, featured members, and resources to donate and to get involved. Also find other young people who are rooting for similar causes you're interested in!
Idealists Kids and Teens
www.idealist.org/kt/index
All the information you need to find resources, outlets, and support groups to connect with on the issues that you want to get involved in.
What Kids Can Do
www.wkcd.org
A great site for those who want to hear and read great news about what youth have done for the good! This site promotes perceptions of young people as valued resources, not problems, and to advocate for learning that engages students as knowledge creators and not simply test takers
Youth Grant Makers
www.youthgrantmakers.org
A great site for to obtain resources on creating a youth advisory committee within a foundation or charity. With tools and resources on this site, you can become a grantmaker!
MarkMakers
www.markmakers.org
The place where people want to make a difference! Using gift cards, you can shop at the markmakers store for goods and services in need around the world. You can spread funds among more than 40 needs/causes such as vaccines, medicine, eyecare, or saving animals and rain forests.
At The Table
www.atthetable.org
Provides resources for involving youth in decision-making, serving as a forum for sharing best practices. The Youth Voice Database describes youth participation at various organizations.
Youth on Board
Provides resources and services that help young people and adults work more effectively together to improve their communities.
Youth Service
A resource center and coalition of thousands of organizations that seek to increase the quantity and quality of service opportunities for young people.
