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"Guided by adults.....Run, developed and organized by youth.....Benefit to all in community." |
The Peaceful Posse is an intergenerational community service based mentoring and educational program. It provides exploration of ideas, sharing of time and talents and available support systems to create a positive and safe lifestyle and community where all generations share their uniqueness and wisdom.
It allows for various and flexible formats of interaction where all are invited to participate. The Posse is a volunteer driven group which assists youth in being the architects of their own destiny while utilizing the wisdom and support of community elders.
Benefits to Joining the Posse
- Develop a safer sense of community
- Build self esteem
- Provides support systems
- Changes perception of youth and adults
- Channels energy into alternative interests
- Promotes leaders / role models for present day and future generations
- Improved communication skills
- Creative group and individual problem solving
- Mutual connection and learning
- Foster compassion and understanding as well as a spirit of giving
- Leads to positive entitlement and hope
- Empowers students to create and make healthy choices
- Creates a way to nurture ideas kids have for professional development
- Develops responsibility and critical thinking
According to the Report of America's Promise-Alliance for Youth
Youth between 6th and 12th grades who possess the following key developmental assets:
- On-going relationship with caring adult
- Safe places and structured activities
- Marketable skills through effective education
- Opportunities to serve
These same youth demonstrated the following characteristics:
- More success in school, academically and socially
- Less sexual active
- Fewer alcohol related problems
Membership Includes
- T-shirt
- Photo I.D. badge
- 1/2 price or free attendance at BAAV sponsored events
- Discounts on catalogue items
Yearly membership costs $10.00 for teen, $20.00 for adult and $35.00 for a family.
*SPONSORSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE