Resources

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Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA)
http://www.ymca.net
YMCAs also offer camps, computer classes, and community service opportunities in addition to fitness classes.

My Future
http://www.myfuture.com
My Future, a site affiliated with the U.S. military, offers information on scholarships, financial aid, getting a job, military service and money management for teens.

Youth Venture
http://www.youthventure.org
Youth Venture helps young people develop their own opportunities for leadership through community service organizations, small business ventures, or after-school clubs.

VolunteerMatch
http://www.volunteermatch.org
VolunteerMatch is dedicated to putting you in touch with volunteer organizations in your area. You can enter the name of a group you'd like to know more about, search by your ZIP code, or browse all the available opportunities.

SERVEnet
http://servenet.org
This site contains information on volunteering and community service opportunities.

Snag a Job
http://www.snagajob.com
This site contains part-time, summer, and hourly employment information, plus tips on writing resumes and handling interviews.

Quintessential Careers for Teens
http://www.quintcareers.com/teen_jobs.html
This site has job and career advice for teens, including part-time and summer employment.

National Park Service
http://www.nps.gov
This site contains information on America's national parks and the many ways you can enjoy the great outdoors.

CDC Travelers' Health
http://wwwn.cdc.gov/travel/default.aspx
Look up vaccination requirements for travel destinations, get updates on international outbreaks, and more, searachable by country.

Habitat for Humanity
http://www.habitat.org
A nonprofit housing organization building simple, decent, affordable housing in partnership with people in need.