Some webpages that might inspire you for CAS
(The text is taken from the webpages)
Volontärbyrån makes it easy for volunteers and non-profit organisations to find each other. Here you can post, search and inquire about volunteering opportunities which can be done in English or other languages with non-profit organisations in Sweden.
Places for people who want to work with animals
Stockholm's Cat Shelter located in Nacka - there is an application form to fill out for volunteers. - you must be 16 to work evenings and weekends.
http://www.kattstallet.se/ Kattstället in Vällingby - email if you want to volunteer (you need to be 18)
http://hundstallet.se/ a dog home in Åkeshov, but you must be 18 to volunteer
Online - Science websites with volunteering opportunities
SciStarter is the place to find, join, and contribute to science through recreational activities and citizen science research projects. Our database of citizen science projects enable discovery, organization, and greater participation in citizen science. Learn more about citizen science.
http://www.citizensciencealliance.org/projects.html
The CSA is a collaboration of scientists, software developers and educators who collectively develop, manage and utilise internet-based citizen science projects in order to further science itself, and the public understanding of both science and of the scientific process. These projects use the time, abilities and energies of a distributed community of citizen scientists who are our collaborators.
Other useful sites to give you ideas
The
Global Issues Network (GIN) empowers young people to collaborate locally,
regionally and globally to create solutions for global issues. Each year,
thousands of students worldwide engage in GIN-related activities.
Any secondary-aged student is welcome to join.
YouthMovements.org
is a collaborative program that connects, supports and maps youth-led and
youth-serving projects. In partnership with organizations - across the
youth sector, YouthMovements.org supports youth-led development projects by
mapping the projects of multiple networks in one place and by increasing
contact between diverse networks of engaged young people. Read our Declaration of
Interdependence.
This
site provides young people with information and opportunities to get involved
in tackling the world’s greatest challenges at the local, national and
international level. Organizations benefit from increased recognition,
increased understanding of the sector, new ideas to be more effective
and exposure to new young people.
TakingITGlobal
is one of the world's leading networks of young people learning about, engaging
with, and working towards tackling global challenges.
CAS corner with ideas and help for IB students - written by an IB CAS coordinator - a little bit out of date just now but still has a good page with links to ideas
Clean Up the
World engages an estimated 35 million volunteers in 130 countries each year,
making it one of the largest community based environmental campaigns in the
world.
We inspire
and empower community groups, schools, businesses, and local governments to
join as Members and carry out community-based activities that address local
environmental issues.
By
facilitating local action, Clean Up the World brings about global environmental
change.
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