Call to Action

Participants of the town meeting were asked to answer one (or both) of the following questions:

What can somebody (or a group) from Sitka do with my organization/program right now to make a difference for youth?

What would I like to see anyone do in their home or neighborhood to make a positive difference for youth?

Here's what they have to say:

SAFV

• Adults to walk on Sitka trails with youth
• Teens to join a peer education program that promotes healthy choices
• Adults to model healthy relationships

SEARHC Health Promotions

• Lunchtime 20 –30 minutes walking for exercise (adults to walk with teens)
• Adults to cook healthy meals for/with youth
• Adults to role model healthy relationships
• Youth to become a part of a youth advisory council for substance abuse prevention planning.
• Youth to be pen pals for youth living in Southeast

Community Members

• A teen event calendar so teens can schedule pick-up games and other events.
• Community Schools or Ed. Consortium
• Do we have an academic decathlon tem in Sitka?  If there is interest I want to get one going. (Felix Au Yeung)
• Adults must avoid making assumptions about youth based on their previous poor choices.
• Adults can sign up for basic computer class run by teens
• Chaperone for a school dance
• Help the youth football team build a storage shed for football equipment and help with the field
• Parent supervision to open a gym (MPR) for after school open gym
• More activities between MEHS, Pacific High and SHS, fun stuff
• Attend a school event you never before attended
• Support a youth group fundraiser, buy a raffle ticket you would not normally buy

Big Brothers and Big sisters

• Volunteer as a big brother or big sister

Raven’s Way

• Adults and teens to be a guest speaker about recovery and cultural experiences
• Volunteer for a youth needs assessment

Youth Advocates of Sitka

• Help to plan summer activities for Hanson House

Crossing Bridges

• A safe home in every neighborhood
• Activity opportunities for teens

Community Schools

• Groups/individuals to donate time/resources to create fun activities or training that connect youth and adults
• Volunteer 1½  - 2 hours per week leading or assisting with an after school activity.  Call Rick Peterson 966 –1453 to get started
• Contribute time/supplies for before – school snack program

The Sitka Sentinel

• Teens and adults are invited and encouraged to write letters to the editor

Southeast Alaska Independent Living (SAIL)

• Youth and adults for Youth in Transition Advisory Board
• Volunteers for the recreation program, ORCA
• Youth internships in SAIL office