The 2012 National Service-Learning Conference in Photos

May 14, 2012

A picture is worth a thousand words. Let's take a few moments to remember the amazing few days we shared during the 2012 National Service-Learning Conference and youthrive PeaceJam Leadership Conference in Minneapolis, Minn.

conference floor from the catwalks

Lauren Alaina in the crowd

Opening night was almost a blur of activity with so much to see all at once. Musical performances from the High School for Recording Arts and Special Olympics Project UNIFY® Ambassador and American Idol finalist, Lauren Alaina (pictured above) got people out of their seats and moving.

Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood at the 2012 National Service-Learning Conference

U.S. Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood got in on the exhibit hall action, trying out a driving simulator set up by an NYLC Project Ignition school.

Geoffrey Canada at the 2012 National Service-Learning Conference

Geoffrey Canada, President of Harlem Children Zone Inc., inspired us to be ready for our moment when it comes with his story of a movie night at the White House.

"The National-Service Learning Conference always delivers incredible workshops, plenaries, speakers (Geoffrey Canada and Shirin Ebadi: Such an honor to hear both of them). Being around these people makes me happy, but I also just felt energized and proud to be a part of this community. Everyone there has such big dreams, youth and adults, for shaping a more peaceful, sustainable and just world, and they want to do it together."
Annie Wood, NYLC Youth Advisory Council member

Youth Room at the 2012 National Service-Learning Conference

Even after long, busy days in workshops, youth attendees were dancing and playing games, thanks to Youth Room sponsor Best Buy.

farm project

On Saturday during Serve and Celebrate sponsored by UPS, we participated in a full day of service projects across the Frogtown neighborhood of Saint Paul. The weather was beautiful, so some attendees opted for urban farming. Over 30 UPS volunteers helped with the logistics of the day including bus boarding, meal distribution, and more.

Shirin Ebadi on the climbing wall

Nobel Peace Prize laureate Shirin Ebadi visited the community health fair at Jackson Elementary during Serve and Celebrate, and tried out the climbing wall.

2012 National Service-Learning Conference, chalkboard photo project

Other students scattered in groups across the city to collect pictures and stories from the residents there, in a project lead by local artist Wing Young Huie.

Global Youth Service Day, MN

Finally, the conference week wrapped up with a Celebration at Minnesota's Global Youth Service Day at the Mall of America with dancers, singers, and hands-on projects.  Dozens of youth, volunteers, and partner organizations joined to show their support.

"This week had an amazing influence on me. The lessons I learned here will stay with me forever. Last week was so challenging and amazing, tiring and inspiring! I loved, of course, being with my YAC family. I get so energized and motivated by being around such an inspiring bright group of youth who all have the similar desire to make a change in the world."
Brandon Rush, NYLC Youth Advisory Council member

Blue bear on stage

Kelita Bak as the blue bear

NYLC CEO announces the 2013 National Service-Learning Conference in Denver, March 13-16.  Planning has already begun, we can’t wait for you to join us!

 

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