By CommonAction - The youth engagement specialists  

 

Guide for Youth

Thoughts on Involving Others from Young People Who Involve Others...

"Involve your friends, classmates, everyone, at every level." - Michelle, 17

"Encourage everyone to learn the history and purpose of your issue on their own." - Marquetta, 15

"Let other people take responsibility for their own knowledge and encourage them to take 'ownership' in the issue." - Thomas, 18

"We all have a stake in the current health and future well-being of our communities; let them understand that being well informed on the past and present of their issue allows them to make the issue a significant part of their lives." - Joleen, 19

Integrating these lessons learned throughout your effort will enable you to inspire your peers.  Mix and march ideas from the different sections in this book for an approach where everyone succeeds. 

And remember - Its your world - you can change it!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SUGGESTED CITATION: Fletcher, Adam. (2001) FireStarter Participant Guidebook. Olympia, Washington: The Freechild Project. www.freechild.org/Firestarter


© 2001 by The Freechild Project, PO Box 6185, Olympia, Washington 98507, (360)753-2686, info@freechild.org. All rights reserved. Parts of this Guidebook may be quoted or used as long as the author and organization, Adam Fletcher, The Freechild Project is duly recognized.

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