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The United Way of Greater New Bedford announced today that applications for the 2015 Learn and Serve Summer Youth Program are now available. Applications can be downloaded from the United Way’s website and hard copies are available at the United Way and at the following libraries: Howland – Green, Lawler, Wilks, Casa da Saudade, and the downtown Main library. Applications must be completed and returned to the United Way at 105 William St. by 3:00pm on Wednesday, June 24, 2015.
Learn and Serve, is a six-week, 12-hour-per-week project based learning and community service program for 14-15-year old New Bedford residents. The program duration is from July 6, 2015 to August 13, 2015. The Learn and Serve Program will engage teams of youth in meaningful, real-world projects that build basic work skills while fostering an ethic of civic engagement and community service.
The program will allow youth to explore a diverse array of skills such as basic research, design, program development, and subject areas such as art, healthy lifestyles, literacy, and safe and beautiful environments. Participating youth who successfully complete the program will receive a $300 stipend at the end of the summer.
United Way President Michelle Neves Hantman explained that the goal of the program is to provide New Bedford youth with a constructive outlet for their time and energy. “We want to engage youth in projects that will help them to develop critical life skills including time management, personal responsibility, teamwork, and a strong sense of community,” said Ms. Hantman.
The Learn and Serve Summer Youth Program is funded through private donations.
For more information about the 2015 Learn and Serve Summer Youth Program, please call Lynne LaBerge at 508.997.4511 x2361 or email at llaberge@newbedfordschools.org.
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