At Youths In Action, our mission is to empower young hearts and hands by providing children with meaningful opportunities to make a positive impact on the world through volunteer service. We believe that even the youngest members of our community possess the capacity for compassion, empathy, and action, and we aim to nurture these qualities through hands-on experiences that create a ripple of kindness and care. We strive to create a world where everyone has the opportunity to thrive, respectful of their background or circumstances. We are committed to paring high school students with middle school students to mentor them in extracurricular activities and community service. Our mission is to provide schools who do not have extracurricular activities with the resources needed for kids to get to participate in extracurricular activities they love.
We are a non-profit charitable organization. Our organization is built on a foundation of compassion and integrity. We believe in treating everyone with dignity and respect, and we are committed to using our resources in the most effective and efficient way possible. We hope to create vibrant and fun activities in which children discover lifelong interests and hobbies. Having been involved in various activities throughout our lives, we know firsthand that a child’s interests are so important in shaping who they are and enriching their academic life. We also know that extracurriculars are not easily accessible to all children, but with our organisation we hope to change that.
We are comprised of high school/secondary school students across the globe with like-minded, creative and impassioned visions so we can understand the needs of our peers. We have locations in Fort Lauderdale, Pittsburgh, and London. We share a passion for giving every child the opportunity to take part in extra-curriculars, as we believe that it is absolutely vital to promote creative expression, self-confidence and discipline.
Goal: Creating extracurricular and community service opportunities for children around the globe
Why: We want to link those who don't have the opportunity to participate in extracurricular activities with mentors in their area to build self-esteem.
How: We will connect local middle school/primary school students with a network of passionate and highly engaged highschool/secondary school students. We will hold both online and in-person sessions, in which primary school students can take classes in an extracurricular activity (e.g. instruments, sports, arts) or an area that the upper school student desires. In addition, we will host mindfulness activities for the goal to improve self-esteem and mentorship on resilience. We will reach out to schools and organize ways for their upperschool students to volunteer in community service by helping us to lead extracurricular activities. We also raise funds to provide resources and equipment that will allow students to participate in extracurricular activities.
Opportunities: Sign-up to be a mentor and lead extracurricular classes or create charitable activities (see below for a list of examples). Or apply to find a mentor who can help you take part in extracurricular activities or provide you with resources/equipment you may need (i.e. dance shoes, golf clubs, soccer equipment etc.).
We have highschool/upperschool students who are willing to volunteer to lead extracurricular activities. In London, we have students who can lead dance lessons. In Fort Lauderdale we have students who will lead golf lessons and raise funds to buy golf equipment for those who cant afford it. In Pittsburgh we have students who will lead golf and volleyball lessons. If you want to volunteer and join us in leading a class then contact us! If you are student you want to join a class we are offering also contact us and we can let you know our schedule.
We can mentor you to set up your own charity event. We can help you lead or participate in fundraising events such as charity golf tournaments, runs, or bake sales. You can also help raise awareness about specific social issues that the organization supports.
We can help you develop or participate in assembling care packages filled with essential items like toiletries, non-perishable food and comforting notes to donate to local shelters, hospitals or families in need. This hands-on activity teaches empathy, gratitude and the value of helping others
How about organizing crafting sessions where kids can create handmade items like blankets, cards or toys for charitable organizations? We can mentor you on how to develop a plan to make handmade items that can be therapeutic for those going through difficult times.
You can participate in regular neighborhood cleanups, helping to keep their community clean and beautiful. This activity fosters a sense of responsibility for the environment and promotes teamwork.
How about volunteering as a reading buddies and helping younger kids with their reading skills? We can connect you with local agencies who need volunteers to help children struggling with reading. This activity promotes literacy and creates positive role models within the community.
You can organize food drives at schools, community centers or local grocery stores. This concept is aimed at spreading awareness about food insecurity and helps gather donations for local food banks.
Host art workshops where children can create artwork or murals that promote positive messages within the community. Your creative efforts can beautify public spaces while conveying meaningful themes.
Older children can contribute by creating and managing the organization's social media presence, creating informative videos or writing blog posts about the impact of volunteering.
Just like us you can share your talents and skills with others through mentorship workshops in the areas of art, music, hobbies or subject matter of interest. You can encourage children to be creative and share their talents and skills with others via lessons and collaboration.
Your support and contributions will enable us to meet our goals and fund our mission. We use the funds that are donated to purchase equipment and resources to allow children to participate in extracurricular activities. Please see our FAQ section for specific information.