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Youth Lead and Contribute to Others |
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| The ability to grow through
experiences of service and leadership can be captured in the
recently defined competency of social responsibility. This broader
definition, previously limited to citizenship and civic education,
additionally includes concepts of volunteerism, community service, service
learning, human welfare and respect for others, being active and
responsible members of a larger social and political community (Polk,
2003). Youniss, McLellan and Yates (1997) report that youth participation
in 4-H, Scouts and YMCA increased the likelihood of membership and
leadership positions as adult in community and civic organizations.
Programs are needed that allow young people opportunity to practice various adult roles, thus developing leadership, communication and social skills to make meaningful contributions to their families, communities and other human beings. |
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| Active Contribution through Service and Leadership |
Evaluation Tools |
Rationale and Evidence |
| Goal: |
Youth grow and contribute as active citizens through service and leadership |
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| Sub-goals: | INDICATORS & BEST PRACTICES | |
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Youth develop self worth achieved through meaningful contributions. |
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| Youth feel they are respected by adults for their ideas, strengths, and contributions. | ||
| Youth develop an ethic of philanthropy and civic engagement. | ||
| Youth feel included and involved in their communities. | ||
| Youth use their time, energies and skills to serve others. | ||
| Youth are informed in how governmental decisions or made. | ||
| Youth develop personal competencies of leadership, caring and citizenship. | ||
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