This opportunity is available to Ventures that engage youth in service-learning projects. Wondering what service learning means? The term can be a little confusing. It basically means that your Venture combines traditional teaching with hands on community service. So your Venture is creating a space where youth can actively engage in their communities. Grants are available for up to $1,000. Click here to apply now! Deadline: October 15, 2010
The people at Smaller Earth have one mission: To give people the opportunity to travel the world while changing lives! To increase awareness of their mission they started the Your Big Year online challenge. Through the challenge they are giving out 1000’s of individual rewards and 2 life changing trips across the world. To make it to the finals participants may take part in online challenges, raise money for chosen charities, or refer people to their website. If you are over 18 and have always dreamed of traveling the world this is your chance! Remember the sooner you get started the more chance you have of winning. So apply now!
Deadline: October 22nd, 2010
This is the story of Pierre Bataille- Youth Venturer, Social Entrepreneur, and now Reality TV star! Pierre co-founded Playable (formerly known as APAID) an organization which focuses on improving lives of people with disabilities using sport as a tool. He and his team members help organizations across Europe and Africa to adapt their activities and policies to enable inclusion of people with disabilities.
Pierre was recently chosen as a fellow for the Unreasonable Institute. The institute brings over 20 young social entrepreneurs from all over the world to Boulder, CO for 10 weeks where they live together, receiving mentorship from some of the top names in the social enterprise field, as well as get the chance to win grants of up to $75,000. The entire 10 weeks are filmed and have been turned into a 10 episode reality series! Click here to watch the series and consider applying yourself for some valuable mentorship, funding, and fame!
Its almost September and that means only one thing. The summer is gone! Believe me, we're as upset as you are. Perhaps the one highlight of going back to school is the mini-shopping spree we all allow ourselves. Its fun, we know, but ever wonder what the climate impact of all your back-to-school gear is? The Back-2-Cool campaign has the answers to your questions. Its not that difficult to be a climate-conscious consumer! Click here and let them help you out.
We have always known that the skills you develop as a Venturer are valuable in many different areas of your life. Over time schools, colleges, and now organizations have also begun to recognize the value of your skills. We at Youth Venture have recently developed a partnership with Commongood Careers to help you reach these organizations!
Commongood Careers is a search firm that connects outstanding talent to innovative citizen sector organizations, and they are looking for Venturers! If you are currently looking for a job add your resume to the Youth Venture resume pool by clicking here. You can also browse available openings by clicking here. Remember to site ‘Ashoka’s Youth Venture’ as your source when applying to jobs. Its time to reap the benefits of being a Venturer!
You + Great idea + Experienced Mentor = Successful Venture! We at Youth Venture have seen that Venturers who have the support and guidance of an experienced mentor are more successful at launching and growing their Ventures. Harvard Undergraduate Women in Business has seen this too! Hence they decided to launch the Business for Good competition that identifies college students with impactful social enterprise ideas to receive individualized mentorship from experienced social entrepreneurs. This could be a really valuable asset for you and your Venture. Applications open September 1st. Apply today!
A big shout out to Youth Venture European team EUforIA who have successfully taken their Venture to a global level! The Venture was formed in 2007 by six students from different European countries who met while studying abroad at Boston University. Its mission is to raise awareness and motivate youth to take local action around global challenges (also, check out their awesome logo!). Read more>>
