Project Stella Resources College Advice, Parents and Educators

7 Secrets to Making your Volunteer Work stand out on a College Scholarship Application

Hello! Welcome to our Project Stella Blog! Today, I want to help you help your student stand out on their applications  and in their interviews for college and scholarships. 10 years ago it was easy for a student to get a scholarship or accepted to their top college choice by just mentioning that they did "x" number … Continue reading 7 Secrets to Making your Volunteer Work stand out on a College Scholarship Application

Project Stella Resources Events for Youth, Parents and Educators

3 Ways to Increase Participation in your Canned Food Drives

Hello! Welcome to our Project Stella Blog! One very popular, and much needed, service project that schools and organizations have during the Holidays in a Canned Food Drive.  Anywhere you go you see bins collecting nonperishable items.  Because they are so popular for groups to do, they are often overlooked. In this post, I will … Continue reading 3 Ways to Increase Participation in your Canned Food Drives

Project Stella Resources Busy Family, Parents and Educators

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

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 Two of the Challenge we making some suggestions to our new FAVORITE tradition: Elf on the Shelf/Kindness Elves. Want to know what … Continue reading Ways to Encourage your Child to Enjoy Giving this Holiday Season – Day Two of Challenge

Project Stella Resources Parents and Educators

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

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Project Stella Resources Events for Youth, Parents and Educators

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

Project Stella Resources Events for Youth

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

Project Stella Resources Summer Reading Recommendations

Recommended Reading List for Engaging Youth Volunteers

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Project Stella Resources Events for Youth, Parents and Educators

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

Project Stella Resources Events for Youth

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