Summer 2019 Newsletter

Welcome Summer 2019!

Dickerson Center Jefferson Monticello African American Museum Dallas Youth Ambassador Celebration

We are pleased to report that our Fall/Winter Youth Ambassador program at AAM / Jefferson Monticello exhibition was a huge success.

The service program focused on docent training for high school students. Fifteen young people applied and completed the 20-week program of training and service. They served over 200 hours at the museum in Fair Park. At the completion of the project, they were celebrated for their service held at the museum, with Dickerson Center board, museum staff, and parents in attendance.

Dickerson Center Jefferson Monticello African American Museum Dallas Youth Ambassador certificate 2018

In the works for Fall:
We are planning an ambitions voter education/registration campaign for youths between 17 and 24 years old over the next twelve months.

Volunteers are needed and financial support is being accepted! Get the word out.

Several technology grant proposals are pending. More to come!

Youth Ambassadors@African American Museum

We are excited to launch our Youth Ambassador Program at the African American Museum Monticello Exhibition.

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“I am excited about launching the Youth Ambassador Program”, said Dickerson Center President/CEO, Linda Lamar. “This is a unique service opportunity to engage middle and high school students as docents at the African American Museum for the Monticello exhibition.” Ten students spent five hours in training, learning about slavery in American History and the value of volunteering on Saturday, September 15. Each student will serve 42 hours between September and December 2018 and will earn a service certificate after completion of volunteer service.

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#GivingTuesday, November 27, 2018

Keep middle and high school students engaged in serving.

Wondering how you can get involved? Click our donate page to support out mission and programming and support our efforts in engaging students in serving their community.

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A Year of Service Learning 2018

Involving Kids

Childrens’ volunteering benefits everyone! Through volunteering, youth learn to …

  • respect others
  • be helpful and kind
  • understand people who are different from themselves
  • develop leadership skills
  • become more patient
  • gain a better understanding of good citizenship

Volunteering at an early age can create positive life behaviors. Children who volunteer are three times more likely to volunteer as adults. Steady volunteering, even at a minimum of one hour a week, reduces negative behaviors. For example, youth who volunteer are 50% less like likely to abuse drugs, alcohol, cigarettes, or engage in destructive behavior. It’s never too early to start to volunteer! Children have many opportunities to help their communities.

Service Learning Using Raised Garden Bed

Contact us to learn how your child can become involved in service learning opportunities.