YouthEd Program
Bringing project-based learning front and center for high schools by providing classrooms with a platform for community impact beyond the walls of their school.
The Program
The YouthEd program uses our unique 3-step philanthropic process intertwined with a robust leadership curriculum to teach teens the skills to make an impact.
YouthEd is designed to be implemented once a week in a traditional classroom during the school year. There are 30 set sessions with 5 additional add-ons, depending on teacher priorities. The program could fit within a variety of classrooms, including Social Studies, English, Leadership, or other electives.
3-Step Philanthropic Process
The YouthEd program uses a unique 3-step philanthropic process to teach teens how to make an impact in their community.
1. Needs Assessment: We kick off the year by diving deep into the most pressing issues facing youth in our local communities. Participants interact with a Panel of Experts with decades of experience in changing the world and make the final decisions about what issues the group will focus on. Past issues include poverty, education, and mental health.
2. Fundraising: Next students get to expose the community to the work their team is doing by meeting with professional movers and shakers and putting on creative fundraising events. They learn the essentials of giving a meaningful Fundraising Pitch and start bringing in the big bucks by meeting with professionals in the community who are looking to contribute to the most pressing issues.
3. Grant-Making: This is where all the hard work pays off! Teams decide which nonprofits are doing the best at meeting the community needs and give away 100% of the funding raised to these organizations. Students provide much-needed services to at-risk youth who may otherwise not receive them. This program helps develop leadership skills while changing the world!
Bring the YouthEd Program to your School
Ready to see the life-changing impact of YouthEd ripple through your school and community? Contact us today at info@youthroots.org to learn how easy it is!