My Nonprofit Reviews

John265 - charity reviews, charity ratings, best charities, best nonprofits, search nonprofits

John265

51 profile views
1 reviews

Review for Junior State of America, Oakland, CA, USA

Rating: 5 stars  

JSA provides students with insights and experiences that transcend government and politics. When joining JSA, students are welcomed into a warm, ambitious community that helps all of its individuals by supporting their aspirations. The organization is a proponent of the fundamental responsibilities each and every single one of us have as citizens - responsibilities which our generation is increasingly apathetic about. As a group, we advocate activism, leadership, volunteerism, and believe that above all if we "be the people" we will successfully make a difference. The club actively shapes today's students into tomorrow's leaders. Voltaire expressed it best when he stated that "I may not agree with what you have to say, but I will defend to my death your right to say it". JSA provides for its participants a venue in which strong opinions are appreciated, in which voicing your opinion and being ready to defend it in a dialectic fashion is encouraged. JSA is a journey; a journey where the people you meet, the cultures you're exposed to, and the simple life lessons you learn genuinely change your life.

Role:  Volunteer