Nonprofit Financial Data » Youth Development

Nonprofit Financial Data » Youth Development » Youth Development Programs

Nonprofit Financial Data » Human Services » YMCA, YWCA, YWHA, YMHA

Individual and Family Life » Volunteer Opportunities » Construction / Maintenance Volunteer Opportunities » Yard Care Volunteer Opportunities

Organizations that are actively seeking individuals who are willing, on a voluntary basis without remuneration, to clean up and maintain the yards of people the organization serves.

Nonprofit Financial Data » Youth Development » Youth Centers and Clubs (includes Boys / Girls Clubs)- Multipurpose

Individual and Family Life » Individual and Family Support Services » Mutual Support Groups » Lifestyle / Transition Related Support Groups » Youth / Student Support Groups

Mutual support groups whose members are young people, including students, who want an opportunity to share their issues and concerns with other youth in a safe, supportive environment.

Organizational / Community / International Services » Information Services » Information Lines » Youth Issues Lines

Programs that provide telephone information about specific youth-related topics such as alcohol and drug abuse; child abuse; sexuality; sexually transmitted diseases; AIDS; birth control, pregnancy an d choices; sexual assault; weight management; relationships; dealing with feelings; family concerns; dealing with rules; and school, career and life choices. Included are programs that youth can acces s through a central number and request a tape about a specific topic of interest which is then played over the telephone, those that are staffed by live operators who can answer questions directly, an d those that provide youth issues information via a Web site on the Internet.

Individual and Family Life » Spiritual Enrichment » Independent Spiritual Pursuits » Yoga

Programs that provide opportunities for people to learn and practice yoga, a discipline that combines stretching exercises, breathing techniques and meditation to achieve fitness, flexibility, relaxat ion and internal centering.

Individual and Family Life » Social Development and Enrichment » Youth Development » Youth Enrichment Programs

Programs that offer a wide variety of activities including arts and crafts, academic programs, sports, reading clubs, workshops and other recreational, leisure, cultural, social and civic activities f or school-age children and youth in out-of-school hours. The objective of youth enrichment programs is to promote healthy social interaction and help participants maximize their social, emotional, phy sical and academic potential while developing their creativity.

Individual and Family Life » Social Development and Enrichment » Youth Development » Youth Community Service Programs

Programs that provide opportunities for students and/or school-age children and youth to make a contribution to their local community through volunteer service projects or other forms of assistance. T he purpose of the program is to develop leadership skills and good citizenship practices in youngsters who are interested in service to others.

Individual and Family Life » Social Development and Enrichment » Youth Development » Youth Citizenship Programs

Programs that provide opportunities for students and/or school-age children and youth to gain a clear understanding of the process of government and to develop an appreciation for their approaching ci tizenship responsibilities. Some programs offer firsthand experience by allowing young people to establish mock governments, observe elected officials and public servants in their daily activities or participate in events like "mayor for the day" or "police chief for the day" which enable them to take on the duties of the office under the supervision of the person being replaced.

Individual and Family Life » Social Development and Enrichment » Youth Development » Youth Business Programs

Programs that utilize volunteers from the teaching profession, business and industry to provide firsthand information about the business world for students and/or school-age children and youth and opp ortunities for them to learn about economic principles and the economy. Some clubs may also initiate small business ventures under the guidance of adult volunteers.

Individual and Family Life » Social Development and Enrichment » Youth Development » Youth Agricultural Programs

Voluntary, informal education programs that emphasize the total development of young people who are members through work on the animal, engineering, family/consumer, health, resource, plant or social science project of their choice in consultation with their parents and supervising adult volunteers. Members also participate in camping activities, leadership conferences, awards programs and communi ty service activities.

Individual and Family Life » Social Development and Enrichment » Youth Development » Y Facilities

Programs that provide for the spiritual, social, mental and physical development of children and youth and their families through a broad-based program which includes classes, recreational activities, fitness programs, leadership development opportunities, camping, youth clubs, parent-child programs, youth employment support services, cross-cultural exchange programs, community involvement opportu nities and a variety of other activities that give participants a chance to develop a wide range of interpersonal relationships, strengthen family ties and to achieve a satisfying degree of personal g rowth.

Individual and Family Life » Social Development and Enrichment » Youth Development

Programs that provide opportunities for children and youth to participate in a wide range of recreational, cultural, social and civic activities through membership in clubs, scout troops and other you th groups whose purpose is to help youngsters develop their potential and grow into healthy, educated, responsible and productive adults.

Individual and Family Life » Individual and Family Support Services » In Home Assistance » Yard Work

Programs that pay for or provide maintenance services for people who need to remove hazards from their property or otherwise keep their property in compliance with community codes.

Income Security » Employment » Job Development » Youth Job Development

Programs that seek out and create job opportunities for individuals who are in their teens.

Income Security » Employment » Employee Certification » Work Permits » Youth Work Permits

Programs that issue or assist individuals who are younger than age eighteen to obtain documentation which certifies for employers that the youngsters are authorized to work.