SERVICE CORPS for Youth Groups

Imagine a society in which youth are well-informed about pertinent social issues, engaged within their community, and empowered to make a difference in the lives of others. That is what our Service Corps Program is all about.

We can provide training, resource guides, and even some funding to youth groups interested in participating in Service Corps. If you are in middle school, high school, or an adult who works with students in these age groups, learn more by downloading a Service Corps Summary and/or contacting Tom Basquill at tom@handsontwincities.org. But act fast – we are looking for a total of 10 groups to participate in the Summer and early Fall of 2010!

Youth Engagement Initiatives on Twitter

Stay up to date with all of our work around youth engagement by following us at www.twitter.com/youth_HOTC.

Grant Money

We’d like to thank all the organizations who applied to our mini-grants through our Youth Advisory Board.  We are excited to see how the projects go!  Please check back for updates on the projects, including pictures, videos, and more!

Guide to Youth Volunteer Opportunities

At HandsOn Twin Cities we believe that volunteering starts at an early age!  If you haven’t volunteered before, we hope that you will find it challenging and rewarding.

Volunteer projects can range from planting a community garden to serving a meal at a homeless shelter to creating a podcast about racism.  Volunteers make a positive difference in their community by transforming organizations, neighborhoods and ultimately, individuals.

Youth volunteers can serve as individuals if they meet an organization’s minimum age requirement.  Otherwise, young volunteers can also serve with their family, school, youth group or even organize their own service project.

HandsOn Twin Cities is here to help you find the right volunteer opportunity, provide important information on community issues, and support you throughout your volunteer experience.

Please call us at 612-379-4900 or email (tom@handsontwincities.org) us with any questions, thoughts or suggestions. 

Download our Youth Volunteer Guide which contains the following information:

• All About Youth Volunteering
• Volunteering At a Nonprofit
• Developing Your Own Service Project
• Service Project Ideas
• Additional Resources

Search our database of ongoing and one-time volunteer opportunities.

Do you want to learn more about youth volunteering?
HandsOn Twin Cities will gladly present to your youth group or class about how to make a difference in your community through volunteerism.  Call us at 612-379-4900 to arrange a time.