Trained Involved Teens Assisting Non-Profits

The purpose of Project TITAN is to link youth volunteers with non-profit organizations by giving teenagers an opportunity to serve as board members on local non-profit boards. Youth are matched with a non-profit organization that has a mission statement compatible with his/her interests. Youth board members will be voting members of boards. Students will receive an adult mentor from the board on which they serve. The mentor will help make the youth’s time on the board as productive and enjoyable as possible. Youth can be paired up in teams to serve on boards, if they feel more comfortable doing so.

Benefits of Project TITAN for Teens:

• Youth can serve as role models for their peers.
• Involving youth supports them in gaining a wide range of skills and developing confidence in opinions and ideas.
• Early youth participation supports long-term growth of social responsibility and involvement.
• Teens will learn problem solving and decision-making skills.
• By serving as board members, youth will learn about philanthropy and community well-being.

Benefits of Project TITAN for Non-Profit Boards:

• Youth provide diversity to the board.
• Youth will energize the group and bring a new dynamic to board members.
• Youth can challenge conventional thinking.
• Involving youth reflects the democratic value of letting all people voice their thoughts and opinions.
• Youth can influence their parents and other adults.
• Youth will capture the attention of decision makers and grant givers.
• Youth are uniquely qualified to say what works for young people and can provide a fresh outlook.