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YOUTH INVOLVEMENT

Presented by Louisville- Nimishillen Historical Society Betty Derry, Ron Derry, and Brooke Giebel

IMPORTANCE

v Young people are our future

v Creating community stakeholders v Developing community v New and original ideas

v Aging population of historians and lovers of history

v Age can limit participation when health becomes a factor or retirement moves people away v Older people may not have the same physical ability to volunteer time

v Mass appeal/widening audience

VOLUNTEER WORK

Ø Great way to get students through the door

Ø Volume is key to finding involved, engaged participants

Ø Use local school policies and clubs to your organization’s advantage Ø Young people may be more physically able to do certain laborious jobs

CONNECT WITH YOUTH IN EVERY WAY POSSIBLE

Social Media

Local Places, Individuals, and Organizations

• Local organizations have their
• wn membership base
• Local theatre, school clubs, near by historical
• rganizations
• Walking tours
• Living History events
• Create a mascot

See our Snapchat and Instagram @lsvlenimhistory

v v High School students fill a position similar to a board seat to more actively engage student(s) v Act as an ambassador to reach other young people

v Assists us in getting volunteers v Often willing to participate in and help at events v Knowledge of social media and trends that might be being over looked

v Choosing your liaison to the younger generation

HIGH SCHOOL REPRESENTATIVE PROGRAM

CHOOSING A HIGH SCHOOL REPRESENTATIVE CANDIDATE

What to look for

C A student or students that pursues the position on their own C Already looking to further their participation in the community C Interest and passion for history and/or work being done by the

• rganization

C Intrinsically motivated students

What to avoid

D A student participating entirely for ulterior reasons such as resume/ college application building or because of parental pressure D Students that don’t reside locally or attend a school that is not the nearest by D Students with a previously “bad reputation”

“MILLENNIALS”

WORKING WITH THE YOUTH

§ Students often really enjoy their work.

§ Make sure their accomplishments are praised and their ideas/input is respected § Allow them the space to work on things that interest them

§ Young people are often less accustomed to responsibility without consequence

§ There is no reason that they have to be there, so motivation must be found in other ways

§ Utilize their connection to social media and popular culture to update the organization

Sydney

§ Louisville High School Junior § Began as a HR at 15 after accepting

• ur sponsorship and participating in
• ur local pageant to become

Constitution Queen § Helps with volunteer organization and fundraising ideas

OUR SUCCESS

Daniel

§ Louisville High School Senior § Daniel’s father is one of our founding members and attended many meeting unofficially before coming on as a HR in February of 2018 § Participates in events and offers social media support