Youth Service America (YSA) is a national organization that empowers young people ages 5 to 25 to take action in their communities through service-learning, advocacy, and civic engagement. Members participate in major national campaigns throughout the year, including Global Youth Service Day, the 9/11 Day of Service, Make a Difference Day, and the MLK Day of Service. Projects are structured around the ASAP framework, which guides participants through Awareness, Service, Advocacy, and Philanthropy to create meaningful, lasting change. YSA is one of the most well-established youth service organizations in the country, giving students a powerful platform to develop leadership skills and make a real difference in the world around them.
Bringing people together around a shared cause to create real change.
Speaking up and taking action on behalf of a cause or group of people.
Planning tasks, timelines, and resources to get a project done on schedule.
Organizing the logistics, schedule, and details behind a successful event.
Delivering ideas clearly and confidently in front of an audience.
Evaluating information carefully before drawing a conclusion or making a decision.
Students engage in civic advocacy campaigns and connect volunteering to policy issues affecting their communities.
Youth plan and execute service campaigns, apply for grants, and lead community-based projects with ASAP strategies.
Program emphasizes youth belonging, purpose, and contribution to communities through service-learning and civic engagement.
Students identify and solve problems facing their communities through service projects and advocacy work.
Community Experiences
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