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Why should you volunteer?
- To meet a diverse group of fun and energetic people
- To gain practical experience and add to your resume
- To use your skills and learn skills from others
- To gain valuable leadership experience
- To be challenged
- To grow personally
- To earn academic credit
- To give back to your community
- Because it’s fun!
What is the Teens Make A Difference Program?
Teens Make a Difference (TMAD) is a program that recognizes the amazing work that young people do in their community! This program is designed for high school students only and the program is continual.
You can get started anytime by volunteering and logging hours on a TMAD timesheet; be sure to have the volunteer coordinator sign the timesheet each time you volunteer. Timesheets are due every year on April 1st to participate in the annual recognition ceremony and volunteering can be done at any nonprofit or community based organization. (Sorry, volunteering at your dad's insurance company or babysitting your little sister doesn't count.)
Libraries, hospitals, and participating schools are some of the places that you can give your time and make a difference! You can search for volunteer opportunities in your area by using our volunteer matching site here!
How can I be a part of the Teens Make a Difference program?
- You must attend a high school within our service area. Click here to view a map of our service area.
- Download a Teens Make a Difference timesheet here.
- Find a volunteer opportunity that sounds interesting to you. You can search for opportunities in your area here.
- Record your volunteer hours on your timesheet. Be sure to have the volunteer coordinator sign the timesheet each time you volunteer.
- Return your timesheet to Arrowhead United Way by April 1st.
- Fax: (909) 885-4096
- Mail: Teens Make a Difference c/o Arrowhead United Way, PO Box 796, San Bernardino, CA 92402-0796
- Watch for your TMAD award ceremony invitation to arrive in the mail.
How can my high school participate in the Teens Make a Difference program?
If you are a school administrator, teacher, or club advisor for a high school in our service area and are interested in getting your high school involved with the Teens Make a Difference program please contact (909) 884-9441 or Ashley Shear at AshleyS@ahuw.org, Rebecca Martin at RebeccaM@ahuw.org
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