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Are you a changemaker?
Young people like you across the country are volunteering, acting as leaders and role models, advocating, and making an impact in the lives of others. Read their stories below and tell us about how you are creating change for yourself and others!
Colleen
I knew applying for internships is similar to applying for colleges: you need to apply to more than one, then select from the offers you (hopefully) get.
Employment
Healthy Relationships
Ty
Nine months ago, I was a Harvard sophomore who was searching for a summer internship, preferably one in my area of interest, public health. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention was an obvious option for me.
Education
Employment
Healthy Relationships
LaRay
A lot of people might think that you may not have good ideas because you're a teenager, but working hard makes a big difference as it shows [others] you have a voice and you are capable…
Health and Safety
Mental Health and Wellbeing
endever*
I’m nongender, which for me, means that I don't identify as either male or female.
Mental Health and Wellbeing
Hayley
I was inspired to create MY LIFE...because there was really a lack of places that youth could share their voice, and make a positive difference in their lives and in the community.
Foster Care
Health and Safety
Mental Health and Wellbeing
Amanda
I’ve learned to feel comfortable with who I am, and to speak up not only for myself, but for others.
Mental Health and Wellbeing