.....A
common misconception is that high school students can do very little
in the way of global issue work. Not only have students worked to change
the world, but they also have made a huge impact on their communities
and even their nation.
.....In this section, you will be able
to see what kind of work you can do as a high school or a junior high
school student.
Study
Abroad Programs
This section will list different programs that you can use to study
abroad, how to pick a good program, how to talk to your parents about
studying abroad, how to transfer credits, how to apply to a program,
travel safety, getting over culture shock, how to balance learning and
having fun while overseas, and stories from people who have studied
abroad in high school.
Volunteer
Vacations
This section will list different types of volunteer vacations, how to
pick the one that is right for you, how to apply, how to get your family
and friends involved, what to expect while volunteering, and stories
from people who have gone on volunteer vacations.
Alternative
Breaks
This section will list different types of alternative breaks, how to
pick the one that is right for you, how to apply, how to get your friends
involved, what to expect while volunteering, and stories from people
who have gone on alternative breaks.
Starting
a Club at School
This section will list different clubs that have been formed in high
schools, and how to go about doing it. You will be able to view many
of the common clubs dedicated to global issues and how to get your school
involved, including how to start fundraisers, how to get the word out
to the community (and on the national level, if you wish), and how to
keep people interested.
Working
in the Community
This section will list different community organizations that are common
throughout the United States, and how to join them.
Working
from Home
This section will list all kinds of organizations that you can join
and work with from home, with important global issue campaigns and jobs.
Being involved in a program from home not only lets you devote however
much time you want to it, but it also lets you get your feet wet in
service work.