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By Susan Yudt
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MTV project links teens to volunteer opportunities.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 14+?
Any Positive Content?
Parent and Kid Reviews
Is It Any Good?
Aside from the PSA videos, there's not much original content on SERVE.MTV. However, the project links to several good organizations and directs visitors to All for Good, an excellent Web application that enables users to search for volunteer opportunities based on their location and interests. Teens looking for more robust coverage of politics and activism can check out Think.MTV.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the importance of volunteering. What's a good age to start volunteering? How would you choose which organization you'd like to help out?
Volunteering has changed a lot with the growth of social networking sites. How can you stay safe while using the Web to find volunteer opportunities and connect with other civic-minded teens?
Website Details
- Genre : Civic Engagement
- Pricing structure : Free
- Last updated : February 15, 2023
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