Additionally, teens who choose to take on additional tasks and opportunities may:

• learn leadership and organizational skills and improve or demonstrate leadership skills they already have

• identify needs within their communities and beyond, and develop and implement plans to aid in meeting those needs

• understand the value of seeing projects through to completion

• learn to communicate and collaborate with local partners, community leaders, parents, and peers

• further develop problem-solving and conflict resolution skills

• experience the fulfillment of serving others