YOUTH SUPPORT PROGRAM
Support Positive youth development programs strengthen young people’s sense of identity, belief in the future, self-regulation, and self-efficacy as well as their social, emotional, cognitive, and behavioral competence. Development programs involving youth are more effective.
Why establish youth organizations?
Being part of a group can help young people develop important personal and interpersonal skills. …
It can also help young people gain self-confidence and self-esteem. …
It can help reduce the risk of becoming involved in unsafe activities, such as using drugs and alcohol.
Benefits for young people include:
Increased competencies, self-esteem, skills and knowledge;
Enhanced individual development as it provides youth with opportunities to generate real community change;
Increased status and stature in the community;
Increased self-discipline and time management;
Community participation helps youth become empathetic citizens who could potentially continue similar work when they become adults. Additionally, youth who give back to their communities develop leadership skills, learn the importance of helping, and gain work experience.
Teens say the benefits received from volunteering are: Learning to respect others; learning to be helpful and kind; learning to understand people who are different; developing leadership skills, becoming more patient, and better understanding of citizenship.
The youth offer helps to keep young people safe and supports their mental, emotional and physical health, improves their social and economic wellbeing, and makes sure they can access education, non-formal learning and recreation.
