Joan Wafer's Contact Details

Joan Wafer's Company Details

Kids Korps USA

, , • 11 - 50 Employees
Nonprofit Organization Management

Kids Korps USA engages young people, ages 5 through 25, in community service. Our mission is to instill in America's youth the spirit of giving while providing valuable education in leadership and responsibility. Our vision is to develop leaders for life through youth volunteerism.The mission of Kids Korps has an indelible and unique impact beyond the many benefits of volunteerism: we shape young lives through exposure to, and direct involvement in community service. The daily benefit of improving ones community is tangible. The lifelong benefit to young volunteers is an increase in their level of maturity, empathy, and positive perspective on how THEY can make the world a better place.The inspiration for founding Kids Korps USA came from a desire to make children more aware of their environments and provide them with opportunities to contribute to the positive welfare of their communities. Kids Korps USA operates on the premise that volunteering encourages children to care about the world around them, and thus has a positive influence on the shaping of their lives. Mobilizing children to give something back helps their communities and the kids themselves, boosting their self-esteem and combating boredom – two of the biggest factors, experts say, in reducing youth violence. Given the right opportunities and strong, positive leadership, our youth discover their talents and skills to help others in their community.