CALLING ALL PASSIONATE YOUTH WHO ARE LEADERS IN SERVICE AND VOLUNTEERING

generationOn, the global youth service movement igniting the power of all kids to make their mark on the world, is searching for ten inspiring youth leaders from middle and high schools across the nation to form the first-ever generationOn Youth Advisory Council. Applications are being accepted now through February 4^th at www.generationon.org/global/big-happenings/youth-advisory-council.

The generationOn Youth Advisory Council will offer ten youth from diverse backgrounds a chance to participate in a national leadership development program, while acting as ambassadors for generationOn and serving as leaders in their own communities. The Council is being created to elevate youth voice and contribute to generationOn programming, while providing young people with a unique opportunity to be drivers of their own ideas from conceptualization to implementation and reflection.

“The generationOn Youth Advisory Council offers a remarkable opportunity for young people to demonstrate their strong commitment to service and volunteerism, and inspire and mobilize other kids to take action in their communities,” said Christopher Caruso, Executive Director of generationOn. “With a $5 million commitment from the Hasbro Children’s Fund, generationOn has been able to launch a movement that helps all kids, regardless of their age, to develop as empowered and creative problem-solvers and leaders.”

generationOn is looking for young people between the ages of 13-18 who are interested in partnering with other youth from around the country who are passionate about making a difference. Council members will be required to demonstrate a strong commitment to volunteerism, philanthropy and generationOn’s mission, which is “to inspire, equip, and mobilize youth to take action that changes the world and themselves through service.”  Members will also be encouraged to represent generationOn at conferences and special events.

Students interested in applying should be enrolled in middle or high school (6^th – 11^th grade), live in the United States and be available to travel March 18-22 (all expenses paid). Community, youth, and faith-based organizations and educators are invited to encourage youth who are interested in applying to fill out an online application which can be found at www.generationon.org/global/big-happenings/youth-advisory-council. The 2011 Youth Advisory Council members will be announced in late February, 2011.

For more information about the generationOn Youth Advisory Council and generationOn, please visit www.generationOn.org. 

About generationOn

generationOn is the global youth service movement igniting the power of all kids to make their mark on the world.  As the new youth division of Points of Light Institute, its mission is to inspire, equip, and mobilize youth to take action that changes the world and themselves through service.  generationOnhas brought the nation’s leading youth service organizations and programs under one umbrella including New York-based Children for Children, The League, Learning to Give, Points of Light’s KidsCare Clubs, HandsOn Schools and HandsOn Network’s youth-driven programs.  By partnering with teachers, parents, schools, community organizations and businesses, generationOn gives kids the opportunity to see firsthand the issues in their communities and the tools and resources they need to respond and become part of the solution. 

About Points of Light Institute

Points of Light Institute inspires, equips and mobilizes people to take action that changes the world. The Institute has a global focus to redefine volunteerism and civic engagement for the 21st century, putting people at the center of community problem solving. Points of Light Institute operates three dynamic business units that share the mission: HandsOn Network, MissionFish and the Civic Incubator, which includes generationOn and AmeriCorps Alums. 

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