What does it mean to be a Chicago Youth Service Corps Member?
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“It means that you have a passion for serving your community and using your voice for the voiceless. We have a platform to use and advocate for those who face problems in our community, and we must utilize this platform in a beneficial way. “
“It means that you have the will power to help others and try your best everyday.” “Being a CYSC member means finding new ways of building the city through collective youth initiatives. Inspiring one another to become leaders and grow our leadership skills in our homes and local communities.“
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“It means that you take part in caring about the city that you grew up in. It's about focusing on more than just how it all looks, but also how you can make it better and more efficient for the people.” “It means to be passionate and have the willingness to want to create, and evolve a solution to an issue facing the community so that the future we envision becomes a reality.” “It means to be a role model in and out of Chicago. It means to voice or echo that of your block and share your opinions to create a better, more diverse Chicago.“
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