Students Write: One Day…
In their Community Change Workshops (CCWs), YouthBuild Philly students learn leadership skills while serving their community. While they transform own lives by earning a diploma and trade certification, students at YouthBuild additionally strive to transform their community for the better. In a recent CCW, students reflected on what changes they would like to see in their [...]
Students Write: Why Service?
While earning their diploma and trade certification, all students at YouthBuild additionally participate in volunteer and leadership activities in service to their community. Every student is a part-time AmeriCorps member and completes at least 675 hours of service during their YouthBuild year - thereby earning an education stipend to use for furthering their education after YouthBuild. While they [...]
Guest Post: Never Too Late
by Shacoya, Class of 2013 As of now, I am a 21-year-old mother of a beautiful 3-year-old little girl, Armani. She means the world to me. I'm trying to better myself, not only for me, but for her, too! I dropped out of school in the 10th grade after I became pregnant with my daughter. For [...]
MLK Day Student Reflection: “It feels good to give back to my community.”
by Danielle, YouthBuild Class of 2013 On MLK Day, I helped out at Longstreth K-8, painting a mural in the school cafeteria. My mural is a pretty white tree with pink, purple, blue, and green leaves. It also has a giraffe and a quote. Our school did more than just painting; we made blankets, t-shirts, and care [...]
Bon Appétit! (Interview with Kerry & Tiffany, YB Volunteers)
One of the most popular extracurricular clubs offered at YouthBuild is Cooking Club. Every Wednesday during lunch, students prepare healthy meals using fresh ingredients. In the process, they learn about new foods and different cooking techniques. The success of this club is owed to our creative and dependable YB volunteers, Ms. Kerry and Ms. Tiffany. Both women [...]
MLK Day 2013: YouthBuild Philly Gives Longstreth Elementary an Extreme School Makeover!
Note: Stay tuned for student accounts and reflections on this year’s day of service! For many in the U.S., Martin Luther King Day is thought of as a day off from school or work. At YouthBuild Philly, however, it’s one of our biggest days on. Service in the community is a core element of YouthBuild Philly’s [...]
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