The Young Adult Volunteer (YAV) program is an ecumenical, faith-based year of service for young people, ages 19-30. Partners around the world and across the United States invite volunteers to accompany local agencies working to address root causes of poverty and reconciliation. This year of service and accompaniment challenges young people to reimagine ideas of service to a responsibility to engage with complicity and perpetuation of unjust social arrangements while exploring the meaning and motivation of their faith. Come and learn more!
The Young Adult Volunteer (YAV) program is an ecumenical, faith-based year of service for young people, ages 19-30. Partners around the world and across the United States invite volunteers to accompany local agencies working to address root causes of poverty and reconciliation. This year of service and accompaniment challenges young people to reimagine ideas of service to a responsibility to engage with complicity and perpetuation of unjust social arrangements while exploring the meaning and motivation of their faith. Come and learn more!
Every year, generationOn Clubs from around the network submit an annual survey reporting on their accomplishments and service over the past year. For 2013-2014, 350 Clubs from our network of over 1,000 registered Clubs submitted the survey. This Yearbook compiles the data from that survey.
Pro bono Taproot Project--Key Messaging/Brand Strategy_SVdPtive+audit final (...Christine Oneto
Part of a three-pronged process: This portion included: Discovery findings & Competitive audit -- for the non-profit: St. Vincent de Paul (a free dining kitchen for the East Bay/Oakland community, who has attached service programs for: Chef training, job search skills, Redux: recycling/art program, along with others & their retail/discount stores. We re-branded and gave them a new mission statement and tagline: "Neighbors helping neighbors"
( I was one of 5 team members on the project)
5 philanthropy programs in Chicago to be a volunteerYosef Meystel
You can be a volunteer in regular positions, or you can help in a single event. Volunteering is a very gratifying experience in which you gain a lot of satisfaction in life for just a little help. Well, do not think it more, and look the volunteer opportunities in Chicago listed below.
This is a short presentation of the purpose, goals, mission and activities of the Faith Alliance of Metro Atlanta - along with information about how you can get involved.
This is the Public Relations plan that my teammates and I compiled over the course of 7 months as part of our senior capstone for our client, Prairie Rivers of Iowa. They were a non-profit environmental organization located in Iowa looking for name recognition. I was responsible for research, reviewing copy writing, and some creatives shown.
The face of philanthropy has changed dramatically over time. What does Diversity and Philanthropy look like today? How can YMCA fundraising programs thrive in our changing communities? In this webinar we will share the latest trends on philanthropy in diverse communities, why these trends are important for the YMCA. We’ll explore how our internal and external dimensions of diversity impact philanthropic behavior, including gender, age, faith, and race and ethnicity.
Every year, generationOn Clubs from around the network submit an annual survey reporting on their accomplishments and service over the past year. For 2013-2014, 350 Clubs from our network of over 1,000 registered Clubs submitted the survey. This Yearbook compiles the data from that survey.
Pro bono Taproot Project--Key Messaging/Brand Strategy_SVdPtive+audit final (...Christine Oneto
Part of a three-pronged process: This portion included: Discovery findings & Competitive audit -- for the non-profit: St. Vincent de Paul (a free dining kitchen for the East Bay/Oakland community, who has attached service programs for: Chef training, job search skills, Redux: recycling/art program, along with others & their retail/discount stores. We re-branded and gave them a new mission statement and tagline: "Neighbors helping neighbors"
( I was one of 5 team members on the project)
5 philanthropy programs in Chicago to be a volunteerYosef Meystel
You can be a volunteer in regular positions, or you can help in a single event. Volunteering is a very gratifying experience in which you gain a lot of satisfaction in life for just a little help. Well, do not think it more, and look the volunteer opportunities in Chicago listed below.
This is a short presentation of the purpose, goals, mission and activities of the Faith Alliance of Metro Atlanta - along with information about how you can get involved.
This is the Public Relations plan that my teammates and I compiled over the course of 7 months as part of our senior capstone for our client, Prairie Rivers of Iowa. They were a non-profit environmental organization located in Iowa looking for name recognition. I was responsible for research, reviewing copy writing, and some creatives shown.
The face of philanthropy has changed dramatically over time. What does Diversity and Philanthropy look like today? How can YMCA fundraising programs thrive in our changing communities? In this webinar we will share the latest trends on philanthropy in diverse communities, why these trends are important for the YMCA. We’ll explore how our internal and external dimensions of diversity impact philanthropic behavior, including gender, age, faith, and race and ethnicity.
Impact Storytelling: 3 parts to every great story, and 1 part to always leave...brandiolson
You know that telling stories about the work you do is critical to engaging stakeholders and raising money—so you probably tell a lot of stories. There are some incredible people doing amazing things in your program, but are your stories powerful enough? Do they explain your impact and compel others to take action? The reason some stories are effective, and others flounder will surprise you.
Impact Storytelling: 3 parts to every great story, and 1 part to always leave...brandiolson
You know that telling stories about the work you do is critical to engaging stakeholders and raising money—so you probably tell a lot of stories. There are some incredible people doing amazing things in your program, but are your stories powerful enough? Do they explain your impact and compel others to take action? What makes for an effective story? It will probably surprise you.
Community Youth in Action Network approached us to help create their annual report and we jumped to it right away!
CYAN is a youth driven organization that promotes and fosters the value of community service, engagement, wellness and leadership. Youth aged 12+ are inspired to engage in a lifetime of volunteerism, skill building, initiative and civic leadership.
Public Relations Campaign Book - Habitat for Humanity Orange CountyMeredithHardy2
This is a public relations campaign that focuses on research. This was a project where we collaborated with Habitat for Humanity of Orange County, Indiana, to create a campaign to further their brand identity and awareness within their communities.
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Key Takeaways 5
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In a few words, identify and address a problem and a proposed solution. You can focus on common dilemmas, new trends, changing techniques, industry comparisons, new entries to market, etc. How do you propose on solving this issue and what are your recommendations? The solution is based on a thorough examination of the problem and potential solutions.
Make sure you that you have your audience in mind when you write your white paper. Who is your audience and what are you trying to convey? Are they industry experts or is this an investment pitch to a business audience? This should help you set the tone and the correct verbiage for your paper.
Product/Service/Methodology
Describe the methods and demographics you used to obtain your data. Why did you choose the research tactics you implemented? How will this strategy inform on the topic you’re covering?
Key Findings
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Time to wrap it up. What is your conclusion? How would you synthesize all the information into something even the busiest CEO wants to read? What are the key takeaways? How does your product/service/methodology uniquely address the issues raised by your study?
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Habitat for Humanity of Brevard County
April 1, 2020
Habitat for Humanity of Brevard County
Habitat for Humanity of Brevard County is a fundamental organization that seeks to provide decent houses to the residents. The organization collaboratively works with the Habitat for Humanity International which is a nonprofit organization headquartered at Georgia to oversee the construction of decent housing facilities across the fifty states in the United States and over seventy countries across the world (Habitat.org). The vision of Habitat for Humanity is typical to partner with people and families when building decent and affordable homes while still establishing self- reliance, stability, and strength. In Brevard County, the Habitat for Humanity organization helps the communities living around to improve or build a place they can call home (Brevardhabitat.com). Just like the other Habitat for Humanity located in various locations, they work with volunteers to pay the clients an affordable mortgage.
HFH of Brevard County offers various important activities to individuals especially the low- income earners including initiating new constructions of houses that are decent and affordable. They renovate some of the existing homes in urban ...
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction 2
Product/Service/Methodology 3
Key Findings 4
Key Findings #1 4
Key Findings #2 4
Key Findings #3 4
Visual Data 5
Conclusion 5
Key Takeaways 5
Introduction
In a few words, identify and address a problem and a proposed solution. You can focus on common dilemmas, new trends, changing techniques, industry comparisons, new entries to market, etc. How do you propose on solving this issue and what are your recommendations? The solution is based on a thorough examination of the problem and potential solutions.
Make sure you that you have your audience in mind when you write your white paper. Who is your audience and what are you trying to convey? Are they industry experts or is this an investment pitch to a business audience? This should help you set the tone and the correct verbiage for your paper.
Product/Service/Methodology
Describe the methods and demographics you used to obtain your data. Why did you choose the research tactics you implemented? How will this strategy inform on the topic you’re covering?
Key Findings
Key Findings #1
Research and argument
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Key Findings #2
Research and argument
Key Findings #3
Research and argument
Visual Data
Insert any data tables/charts/graphs/infographics etc.
Conclusion
Time to wrap it up. What is your conclusion? How would you synthesize all the information into something even the busiest CEO wants to read? What are the key takeaways? How does your product/service/methodology uniquely address the issues raised by your study?
Key Takeaways
Takeaway #1
Takeaway #2
Takeaway #3
2
1
Abdullah Zabidi 3
AZ
Habitat for Humanity of Brevard County
April 1, 2020
Habitat for Humanity of Brevard County
Habitat for Humanity of Brevard County is a fundamental organization that seeks to provide decent houses to the residents. The organization collaboratively works with the Habitat for Humanity International which is a nonprofit organization headquartered at Georgia to oversee the construction of decent housing facilities across the fifty states in the United States and over seventy countries across the world (Habitat.org). The vision of Habitat for Humanity is typical to partner with people and families when building decent and affordable homes while still establishing self- reliance, stability, and strength. In Brevard County, the Habitat for Humanity organization helps the communities living around to improve or build a place they can call home (Brevardhabitat.com). Just like the other Habitat for Humanity located in various locations, they work with volunteers to pay the clients an affordable mortgage.
HFH of Brevard County offers various important activities to individuals especially the low- income earners including initiating new constructions of houses that are decent and affordable. They renovate some of the existing homes in urban.
In this session, we’ll share ways schools are managing their Bonner Program and campus-wide center through workflows that use project management software to streamline operations and provide more effective and comprehensive information to stakeholders.
In this session, we’ll delve into the ways that institutions have been engaging faculty, creating courses and pathways, and working to build sustained infrastructure for civic learning and community engagement.
In this session, we’ll explore how to create cohort communities for students to explore their career interests and how civic and community engagement, in and outside of class, prepares them for post-graduate work.
Best Practices - Building a Coalition of Student-Led Service Projects.pdfBonner Foundation
In this session, we’ll share a core strategy for developing and supporting student leadership of community service by building a coalition (supported by your center) with representatives of student-led service projects, clubs, programs across the campus.
Fall Network Meeting Community Partnerships & Projects Session.pdfBonner Foundation
In this session, we’ll be able to share how we are building and managing effective community partnerships and projects. Through this process, participants can identify their strengths, opportunities, future aspirations, and resource needs.
Leveraging Data to Make the Case for Bonner Like Programs.pdfBonner Foundation
This workshop is well-suited for folks who care deeply about institutionalizing community engagement and expanding access to high-impact practices. Come ready to learn about how the Stetson Bonner Program learned from a 2023 Institutional Research & Effectiveness study that the most successful retention and graduation program at Stetson is our Bonner Program – more than any academic program, co-curricular program, athletic program, Greek program, or other explicit retention initiatives. You’ll hear about how we leveraged this information to create more Bonner-like programs. You’ll leave with an understanding of how to analyze your campus' data on first-time-in-college (FTIC) student retention, and how that data can help you advocate for expanding community engagement initiatives as an effective driver of retention.
This session aims promote learning and exchange of ideas on
how we can help students all across campus pursue careers
with purpose and meaning, especially ones that make the world
a better place. The session will engage students in a dialogue
about career goals, academic study, service experience, career
support, and group discussions based on career interests.
This opening session sets the stage for a dynamic and informative
conference focused on driving positive social change. We'll be
inspired and rooted in a sense of place by President Floyd and our
student speakers then dive into two frameworks focused on
equipping individuals to be change agents in their communities.
Participants can expect to gain valuable insights, engage in
thought-provoking discussions and be inspired by the stories of
those who work towards moving the metaphorical mountains of
social inequality, injustice, and systemic challenges.
This is What Democracy Looks Like Powerbuilding -- Cali VanCleveBonner Foundation
Community organizing has always played a prominent role in the nonprofit world. But what about long-term, sustainable activism work? Power building is a newer sect of community organizing in which people can organize around a certain issue creating power within targeted communities. The Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition (TIRRC) and its 501(c)(4) TIRRC Votes has created a movement across the state, and they build power within our immigrant and refugee communities through voter engagement and services such as legal aid, educational resources, etc. It is vital to recognize the diverse forms in which we can organize around election cycles beyond simply registering people to vote. If you're interested in either immigrant and refugee rights, voter engagement, or unconventional means of organizing, this would be the place for you!
Are you aspiring to build an exciting career on the global stage? Do you dream of working across borders, cultures, and continents? In an increasingly interconnected world, an international career offers unparalleled opportunities for personal and professional growth. Join us to discuss how you can leverage your Bonner experience in a global context and to explore a wide array of international opportunities.
Prioritizing Bonner How to Support the Student Journey (1).pptxBonner Foundation
This workshop focuses on how to support students as they go through their undergraduate programs not only in the Bonner Program but in their academic and personal lives as well. Students experience a lot of changes and stress during the transitions of college, and we will be discussing some structures and strategies to support them to grow into accountable leaders while still prioritizing their wellbeing.
Preparing a strong personal statement_fall_2023_grad_general.pptxBonner Foundation
Thinking about applying to graduate school? Join Executive Director of Admissions and Enrollment, Ivone Foisy from Emory University’s Rollins School of Public Health to learn how to make your personal statement stand out to admissions committees. She will address your questions and offer examples of strong personal statements.
Current Communication Apps and Their Uses in Bonner.pdfBonner Foundation
This workshop is well-suited for individuals who want to think critically about how their program supports meaningful communication and collaboration. Come ready to share challenges with sharing information and meeting students where they are at. You'll hear about how to use Discord and Notion to improve program infrastructure, community building practices, and information gathering and distribution. You'll leave knowing how to set up channels in Discord and how to adapt a Notion template so that you're ready to improve your program's capacity.
A process server is a authorized person for delivering legal documents, such as summons, complaints, subpoenas, and other court papers, to peoples involved in legal proceedings.
ZGB - The Role of Generative AI in Government transformation.pdfSaeed Al Dhaheri
This keynote was presented during the the 7th edition of the UAE Hackathon 2024. It highlights the role of AI and Generative AI in addressing government transformation to achieve zero government bureaucracy
Understanding the Challenges of Street ChildrenSERUDS INDIA
By raising awareness, providing support, advocating for change, and offering assistance to children in need, individuals can play a crucial role in improving the lives of street children and helping them realize their full potential
Donate Us
https://serudsindia.org/how-individuals-can-support-street-children-in-india/
#donatefororphan, #donateforhomelesschildren, #childeducation, #ngochildeducation, #donateforeducation, #donationforchildeducation, #sponsorforpoorchild, #sponsororphanage #sponsororphanchild, #donation, #education, #charity, #educationforchild, #seruds, #kurnool, #joyhome
This session provides a comprehensive overview of the latest updates to the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (commonly known as the Uniform Guidance) outlined in the 2 CFR 200.
With a focus on the 2024 revisions issued by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), participants will gain insight into the key changes affecting federal grant recipients. The session will delve into critical regulatory updates, providing attendees with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate and comply with the evolving landscape of federal grant management.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the rationale behind the 2024 updates to the Uniform Guidance outlined in 2 CFR 200, and their implications for federal grant recipients.
- Identify the key changes and revisions introduced by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) in the 2024 edition of 2 CFR 200.
- Gain proficiency in applying the updated regulations to ensure compliance with federal grant requirements and avoid potential audit findings.
- Develop strategies for effectively implementing the new guidelines within the grant management processes of their respective organizations, fostering efficiency and accountability in federal grant administration.
Jennifer Schaus and Associates hosts a complimentary webinar series on The FAR in 2024. Join the webinars on Wednesdays and Fridays at noon, eastern.
Recordings are on YouTube and the company website.
https://www.youtube.com/@jenniferschaus/videos
Russian anarchist and anti-war movement in the third year of full-scale warAntti Rautiainen
Anarchist group ANA Regensburg hosted my online-presentation on 16th of May 2024, in which I discussed tactics of anti-war activism in Russia, and reasons why the anti-war movement has not been able to make an impact to change the course of events yet. Cases of anarchists repressed for anti-war activities are presented, as well as strategies of support for political prisoners, and modest successes in supporting their struggles.
Thumbnail picture is by MediaZona, you may read their report on anti-war arson attacks in Russia here: https://en.zona.media/article/2022/10/13/burn-map
Links:
Autonomous Action
http://Avtonom.org
Anarchist Black Cross Moscow
http://Avtonom.org/abc
Solidarity Zone
https://t.me/solidarity_zone
Memorial
https://memopzk.org/, https://t.me/pzk_memorial
OVD-Info
https://en.ovdinfo.org/antiwar-ovd-info-guide
RosUznik
https://rosuznik.org/
Uznik Online
http://uznikonline.tilda.ws/
Russian Reader
https://therussianreader.com/
ABC Irkutsk
https://abc38.noblogs.org/
Send mail to prisoners from abroad:
http://Prisonmail.online
YouTube: https://youtu.be/c5nSOdU48O8
Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/libertarianlifecoach/episodes/Russian-anarchist-and-anti-war-movement-in-the-third-year-of-full-scale-war-e2k8ai4
Presentation by Jared Jageler, David Adler, Noelia Duchovny, and Evan Herrnstadt, analysts in CBO’s Microeconomic Studies and Health Analysis Divisions, at the Association of Environmental and Resource Economists Summer Conference.
2. The Young Adult Volunteer (YAV) program is an
ecumenical, faith-based year of service for young
people, ages 19–30, in over 20 sites in the United
States and around the world. YAVs accompany local
agencies working to address root causes of poverty
and reconciliation while exploring the meaning and
motivation of their faith in community with peers
and mentors.
Benefits throughout the year of service include
a regular stipend, housing, transportation and
student-loan assistance.
“Serving in Korea, I kept thinking, ‘God isn’t calling me; God is
calling someone else.’ I decided to continue this struggle in a second
YAV year,this time in New Orleans.A lot of my time was self-exploration
and realizing I am exactly who God created me to be.”
–Bennett Alldredge (Korea and New Orleans, 2013–15)
@yavprogram
A year of
service
for a
lifetime
of change
3. Faqs
What does it cost?
There is no volunteer fee to serve. YAVs do
commit to fundraising a minimum of $4,000
(national placements) and $5,000 (international
placements) for the year. YAVs fundraise to
gather a community of support during the
year. While each YAV must fundraise, we
recognize different communities have varying
capacities to give. There are additional options
for financial & spiritual support if needed.
Fundraising coaching provided!
Do I get paid?
Volunteers receive a living stipend during the
service year. The YAV program also provides
housing, transportation to-and-from all events
and meal costs. All costs associated with the
program are covered.
What about student loans?
Volunteers may receive up to $250/month of
assistance during their YAV year(s) through the
Season of Service Loan Assistance Program.
Do I have to be Presbyterian?
No! YAV is an ecumenical program — volunteers
from all Christian traditions are invited to serve.
While most of our participants are Presbyterian,
this is not a requirement, and we welcome
people from all Christian backgrounds.
What are you looking for
in a YAV applicant?
• Young adults ages 19–30
• A commitment to serving in culturally
and religiously diverse contexts
• Openness to exploring and deepening
one’s faith in the context of community
• Flexibility, curiosity, patience and a
sense of humor!
• The ability to adapt to uncertainty
and ambiguity
• A desire to be present with people
and with God
How are YAVs placed?
Volunteers are placed only to sites where
they apply. Through our mutual discernment
process the candidate’s preference, the site’s
preference and the needs of our partners are
considered. Candidates should be open to
applying to a variety of sites.
4. October 1
Applications open
January 1
Round 1—All sites available,
early placement
March 1
Round 2—Most sites
available, final date to apply
to international sites
June 1
Round 3—National sites only,
limited spots available
Important DatesI’m not Presbyterian. Why Participate?
The YAV program is a formational opportunity
for young adults interested in practical
faith-development and work experience. As a
PC(USA) program, YAV seeks to be an open
and affirming program celebrating diversity
at all levels. We are grateful for the many
different voices from various faith-traditions
that make our program deeper and stronger,
as exemplified in our many partners
throughout the country and our world. We
fully believe it is a year of service for lifetime
of change.
What about health insurance?
If YAVs do not have access to health care,
the program is able to provide coverage.
The program does encourage participates to
remain under their current coverage during
their year of service if possible.
What about housing?
Most YAVs live with fellow volunteers
in a community house. Some sites have
a host-family model. All YAVs will be an
active member of an intentional Christian
community.
What do YAVs do?
YAVs are placed with a partner organization
at each of our sites. Their work depends
on the focus of the placement partner.
Volunteers’ interests and skills are taken into
account when discerning a site placement.
Volunteers engage in direct service, education
and awareness, and advocacy
Do I need to know a second language?
No. Speaking another language may be helpful
at many placements but is not a requirement.
International YAVs may be provided with
language classes as available. National site
placements require conversational English.
All YAV events occur in English.
5. YAV Core Tenets
Every YAV site strives to embody the following
values throughout the year of service:
Intentional Christian Community
Simple Living
Cross-Cultural Mission
Leadership Development through Faith in Action
Vocational Discernment
For specific information on each tenet, visit
youngadultvolunteers.org.
Common themes
Each YAV site places volunteers with partners focused
on a number of issues. Common themes include, but
are not limited to:
Antiracism Commitment
Eco-Justice/Sustainability
Global Community (accountability to local
& international neighbors)
Homelessness/Poverty/Income equality
Food Justice
Education
Immigration Reform
Interfaith Partnerships
Site coordinators
Each YAV site has a site coordinator — someone
to help volunteers understand the culture, context
and history where they serve, connect volunteers
with work sites, plan retreats and other community
engagements, and discern their call and vocation.
YAV Sites
National Albuquerque
Asheville
Atlanta
Austin
Boston
Chicago
Chinook, MT
Denver
Indianapolis
Little Rock
Los Angeles
Miami
New Orleans
New York City
Washington, D.C.
Binational Tucson/Agua
Prieta, Mexico
International Colombia
Peru
Philippines
Scotland
South Korea
Zambia
For up-to-date site availability and
specific information on each site,
visit youngadultvolunteers.org.
6. Make a gift!
Visit youngadultvolunteers.org
and click on “Give Now” to financially
support the sustainability of this
transformational program.
Volunteers are asked to fundraise
about 20 percent of the costs to serve
as a YAV for one year. The remaining
costs are covered by the Presbyterian
Church (U.S.A.), PC(USA) congregations
and individual donors.
Make checks payable to:
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
P.O. Box 643700
Pittsburgh, PA 15264-3700
Please include E049075 in the memo line
of your check to ensure it is credited to
support the YAV program.
Formore information?
Email the associate for recruitment at
yav@pcusa.org, call 800-728-7228, ext.
5300 or visit youngadultvolunteers.org.
Follow us!
One of the best ways to connect with
the YAV program and stay up-to-date on
program announcements is by following
@yavprogram on social media:
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
100 Witherspoon Street
Louisville, KY 40202
“Working as a community organizer at the U.S.–Mexico border,
it was important to honor and respect the leadership
of those most affected by the injustice of the immigration
system. I learned to be a leader, through faithful witness,
that centers the voice of those often silenced and who embraces
the prophetic leadership of the undocumented community.”
–Stephanie Quintana-Martinez (Tucson, 2012–13)
Young Adult
Volunteers