Youth-Led Service Initiative

Seeds of Service

A collaboration between the Youth Center Leadership Council and Weaver Elementary’s Ambassadors — workshops and real service opportunities that grow communication, empathy, and leadership in young volunteers.

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Weaver Ambassadors’ Site
PROGRAM

Youth-Led Initiative

PARTNER

Weaver Ambassadors

WORKSHOPS

4-Part Series

LOCATION

10761 Los Alamitos Blvd

ABOUT THIS PROGRAM

What is Seeds of Service?

The Seeds of Service program is a collaboration between the Leadership Council and Weaver Elementary’s leadership program, The Ambassadors. This youth-led initiative offers a series of workshops designed to teach students valuable lessons in communication, emotional intelligence, the importance of volunteering, and exposure to different leadership styles and conflict-resolution techniques — hosted at Ambassadors meetings throughout the school year.

The second part of our program brings accessible and engaging community service opportunities to elementary schoolers, giving them the resources and information to foster proactive volunteering and service.

Program Benefits

Communication

Build clear, confident communication skills for school and service.

Emotional Intelligence

Grow empathy and self-awareness when working with others.

The Power of Volunteering

Discover why community service matters and how to give back.

Leadership Styles

Explore different ways to lead and find your own approach.

Conflict Resolution

Learn practical techniques to resolve disagreements with care.

Seeds of Service

Planting the Values of Leadership and Giving Back

Details

Workshop Series Overview

A four-part series hosted at Ambassadors meetings throughout the school year.

Students explore how thoughtful gestures, like writing letters, build compassion and connect volunteering to real people.

A look at how empathy and emotional awareness make volunteering more meaningful and effective.

Students are introduced to different leadership styles and practical techniques for resolving conflict.

A hands-on opportunity to volunteer with the Bolsa Chica Land Trust and put service into action.

Why Seeds of Service?

Youth-Led Impact

High school leaders design and run every workshop, creating real mentorship between older and younger students.

Real Service Opportunities

Beyond the classroom, students connect with nonprofits like the Bolsa Chica Land Trust and Joy Cards for hands-on volunteering.

Skills That Last

Communication, emotional intelligence, leadership, and conflict resolution — lessons that serve students well beyond the program.

Nonprofit Opportunities & Collaborations

Service in the Community

We collaborated with outside organizations to bring Ambassadors in the Seeds of Service program meaningful, real-world volunteer opportunities.

Bolsa Chica Land Trust

Hands-on environmental and habitat-focused volunteer opportunities for young students.

Joy Cards

Spreading kindness and compassion through cards for those who need encouragement.

Join Seeds of Service!

Help grow the next generation of compassionate, capable young volunteers — get involved with the Leadership Council and Weaver Ambassadors today.

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