See what NH ZOOMers are doing!

ZOOM is a daily PBS series for children ages five to eleven that's based on activity ideas sent in by viewers. Every show is packed with science activities, games, volunteering ideas, recipes, crafts, book reviews, jokes and plays. Throughout the show kids are encouraged to try out activities, share their experiences, and send their ideas to the TV show and Web site.

ZOOM Into Action is a campaign on ZOOM that motivates young people from kindergarten through high school  to volunteer and be involved in community service. Whether it's delivering hot meals to senior citizens, donating canned goods to a food bank, or cleaning up a neighborhood playground, ZOOM Into Action invites kids to "turn off the TV and do it!" Kids who volunteer and write to ZOOM about their projects have a chance to be featured on ZOOM. Every day, the TV show and Web site honor kids who are making a difference in their communities. Here are some of the NH ZOOMteam members!

There are lots of ways to help. You can rake your elderly neighbor's leaves, serve meals at a soup kitchen, or be involved in raising money for people in need. Check out these Youth Volunteer Opportunities! To help decide on a volunteer project, ask yourself these questions: (1) what kinds of things do I like to do?; ( 2) how much time can I share? ; (3) do I want to work alone, with a small group of family or friends, or with an organization; (4) what new things do I want to learn? For ideas on volunteer projects and how to get involved in your community, check out the ZOOM website.

Feel proud that you are helping out and making a difference. Let others know what you're doing - take a picture, write about it, or shoot a video. Get other people to care about the same things you do. Maybe you'll inspire them to ZOOM Into Action, too! And be sure to tell us about your volunteer project (Adobe Acrobat Reader required) - who knows, maybe we'll share your story on TV or on our Web site!

So get inspired!! See what other kids are doing around the Granite State...

Local partner organizations include City Year New Hampshire, PlusTime New Hamphsire, and the University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension 4-H Program.   NHPTV is also collaborating with Youth Venture.

If you have any questions about ZOOM Into Action, please contact Pat Van Wagoner for more information at: pvanwagoner@nhptv.org or 603-868-4352.

© ZOOM is produced by WGBH Boston.
National funding for ZOOM is provided by the National Science Foundation, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. Local Funding for Zoom Into Action is provided by the Mary Alice Arakelian Foundation, the Auther Getz Foundation, and WGBH. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.

All submissions become the property of ZOOM and NHPTV, and will be eligible for inclusion in all ZOOMmedia. This means that we can share your ideas with other ZOOMers on TV, the Web, in print materials, and in other media and ZOOMways. So, send it to ZOOM. Thanks!