Category Archives: Engaged citizenship

Blend activism with volunteerism to keep young people engaged #27MVE

Posted on August 17, 2012 by Trina Isakson • 0 Comments

This post is tip #6 in the 27 Tips for better Millennial volunteer engagement series. Many volunteer roles filled by young people put them on the front lines of an organization. In some cases this can help connect them to the organization’s mission, but in many cases, it many lead to feelings of total disconnection… Continue Reading

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Nonprofits should incubate external initiatives by #Millennials #27MVE

Posted on August 10, 2012 by Trina Isakson • 0 Comments

This post is tip #3 in the 27 Tips for better Millennial volunteer engagement series. Millennials (usually of the university student variety) are often involved in initiatives related to sustainability, homelessness, international development, social justice, etc. as a part of student clubs, classes, or other. Some of these initiatives fit perfectly with your organization’s mission.… Continue Reading

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Authenticity in politics: a genuine opportunity to inspire the youth vote

Posted on July 17, 2012 by Bronwen Barnett • 0 Comments

Voter turnout hit a record low at 50% of eligible voters casting a ballot in the 2009 BC provincial election – down 8% from 2005. Not surprisingly, young people are responsible for many of those unchecked ballots, for instance 66% of registered 20-24 year olds did not vote in the 2009 election. With the next… Continue Reading

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Individualism and lack of community disempowering the youth vote

Posted on May 13, 2012 by Bronwen Barnett • 0 Comments

It is generally observed that young people don’t vote as much as older adults because of, well, their age. Young people may not be educated yet in the basics of the political process or have articulated their stake in society – all essential to influencing political involvement. However, prior to the 1980s people under thirty… Continue Reading

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