Ways to Encourage your Child to Enjoy Giving this Holiday Season – Day One of Challenge

[et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="3.0.47"][et_pb_row _builder_version="3.0.48" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat"][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="3.11.1" custom_padding="24.3281px|0px|2px|0px|false|false"][et_pb_row _builder_version="3.13"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="3.0.47" parallax="off" parallax_method="on"][et_pb_text _builder_version="3.11.1"] Hello! Welcome to our Project Stella Resources Blog! The Holiday Season is HERE and we are hosting a 5 Day Challenge to help parents encourage their children to enjoy giving this Holiday season. For Day One of the Challenge we focused … Continue reading Ways to Encourage your Child to Enjoy Giving this Holiday Season – Day One of Challenge

Tips to Help Youth lead Volunteer Projects

Hello! Welcome to the Kindness Clubhouse!  My daughter is a Junior Independent Girl Scout Member currently working on her Bronze Award. For the first time, this project NEEDs to be student-led.  Previously, projects were organized by the parents with some input from the members but in reality the Scouts followed directions on what to do … Continue reading Tips to Help Youth lead Volunteer Projects

Benefits of Volunteer Experience: An Interview with Mike Murphy

Hello! Welcome to our Project Stella Resources Blog! I've spent many years working with community members, parents, and volunteer managers that want to plan meaningful service opportunities for young volunteers. The benefits of volunteer experience and having these projects available for youth is vast. One huge benefit from volunteering is that youth learn important lessons … Continue reading Benefits of Volunteer Experience: An Interview with Mike Murphy

Recommended Reading List for Engaging Youth Volunteers

[et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="3.0.47"][et_pb_row _builder_version="3.0.48" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat"][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="3.11.1" custom_padding="24.3281px|0px|2px|0px|false|false"][et_pb_row _builder_version="3.11.1"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="3.11.1" parallax="off" parallax_method="on"][et_pb_text _builder_version="3.11.1"] Hello! Welcome to our Project Stella Resources Blog! I've spent many years working with community members, parents, and volunteer managers that want to plan meaningful service opportunities that engage youth volunteers. The benefits of having these projects available for … Continue reading Recommended Reading List for Engaging Youth Volunteers

4 Ways to Fund Your Service Project for Youth Volunteers

Hello! Welcome to our Project Stella Resources Blog!  I've spent many years working with community members, parents, and volunteer managers that want to plan meaningful service projects for youth volunteers. The benefits of having these projects available for youth is vast. But, most service projects for youth volunteers require something. Supplies, food, water, gas money, … Continue reading 4 Ways to Fund Your Service Project for Youth Volunteers

3 Tips to get High School Students to attend your events

Hello! Welcome to our Project Stella Blog! I often get asked about how I publicize the events and programs I plan to engage youth. While there are several strategies involved, the #1 thing I try to do is "Sell the Experience." It took me a lot of trial and error to figure out how to … Continue reading 3 Tips to get High School Students to attend your events

10 Service Projects for Kids for 9/11 National Day of Service

Welcome to the Kindness Clubhouse!  It is our mission to transform our homes, schools, and communities with Kids who R.O.C.K. - Radiate Outrageous Compassion & Kindness.  While our resources can be used anytime during the year, there are some National Days of Service that we want to recognize and encourage youth to take a moment … Continue reading 10 Service Projects for Kids for 9/11 National Day of Service

Host your own Create A Creature Event at School

I came home from work today and was bombarded by the news of the Build A Bear Pay Your Age event.  While the promotion sounds wonderful in theory and obviously got a lot of people's attention - the overwhelming response caused a lot of safety concerns and the lines were shut down. One thing the … Continue reading Host your own Create A Creature Event at School