Bright Futures: The Impact of Mentorship and Volunteerism Within Marginalized Youth Groups

Title
Bright Futures: The Impact of Mentorship and Volunteerism Within Marginalized Youth Groups
Creator
Rosabelle Alaina Surla
Exit Requirement
Undergraduate Honors Thesis/Project
Date of Award
6/27/2026
Honors Program Director
Gavin Keulks
Abstract
This project explores the role of mentorship and volunteerism in addressing challenges faced by underserved youth communities, specifically in the Northern Mariana Islands (islands of Saipan, Tinian, and Rota), a U.S. territory located in the western Pacific Ocean. Through personal experience, the project highlights how youth development organizations like 4-H Marianas empower youth by providing leadership and career opportunities. By documenting a total of ninety hours of service during the 2024, 2025, and 2026 National 4-H Conferences (approximately thirty hours per year), this project aims to analyze how experiential learning connects local needs with national-level work.
Type
Text
Department
Honors
Language
eng
Rights
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Identifier
honors_100726m
Subject
experiential learning