What is National Youth Service Day? (page 3)

Who Participates in National Youth Service Day?

Over the past thirteen years, National Youth Service Day has brought together more than 19 million people in thousands of communities nationwide. NYSD has grown to include over 50 National Partners and millions of young people nationwide. In 2000, the program expanded to include youth projects in over 27 countries for the first annual Global Youth Service Day. Last year, 117 countries participated.

What Happens on National Youth Service Day?

Youth, businesses, families, schools, individuals and local organizations carry out activities that will serve and improve their communities. Millions of young people are introduced to volunteering on NYSD, and are inspired to begin a lifetime of service. Other Youth Service America Tip Sheets offer ideas for projects, as well as methods of youth organizing, and ways to recognize volunteers with awards and celebrations.

What are National Youth Service Day Lead Agencies?

Lead Agencies are the fifty organizations across the country that host city, regional, or statewide celebrations of National Youth Service Day. They convene planning coalitions, reach out to local media, and host opening ceremonies and/or closing celebrations. Each Lead Agency engages several hundred to tens of thousands of volunteers. For more information on anything in this Tip Sheet, visit www.ysa.org/nysd TIP SHEET

How should we use the National Youth Service Day Tool Kit?

The Tool Kit is a comprehensive guide to planning a service project for National Youth Service Day or any other service event. Use it as a complete package, or refer to specific chapters that apply to your needs.

What other Resources are Available?

Youth Service America makes the following resources available to help you plan your service project. Find out more about these and other resources at: www.YSA.org/nysd.

Service-Learning Curriculum Guides:Use these 9-week curriculum guides to engage students in service-learning while planning projects for National Youth Service Day. Available in three levels: K-6th Grade, 7th-12th Grade, and Community Leaders Guides.

Project Grants: Grants are available to help you plan and carry out National Youth Service Day projects and on-going service throughout the year.

Project Plan-It!: This online, interactive program allows you to plan your service project and customize your own funding proposals, press releases, service-learning reflection plans, and more.

NYSD T-Shirts: A perfect way to recognize and thank volunteers.