The connections you make and the lessons you learn with Youth Volunteer Corps will last a lifetime. Whether you completed your YVC experience last month or many years ago, YVC wants to remain a part of your lifelong journey. We hope you will join our Alumni Network to engage with the YVC community for years to come.
The Youth Volunteer Corps Alumni Network allows members to connect with fellow YVC alumni across the globe and to give back to YVC. There is no cost to join and additional opportunities include:
- Relive Timeless Memories:
Take a trip down memory lane with YVC photos from the past and present, and submit some of your photos to be featured in our newsletter, social media accounts, or website. - Share Your Expertise:
Help us improve our programs for the next generation of YVC volunteers. Whether it be a new project or the opportunity to welcome a new affiliate, we value your insight and hope to use it to shape our work! - Tell Your Story:
Where are you now? How has YVC influenced your career or personal values? We want to hear from you! Your story will inspire current youth and fellow alumni alike. - Stay In-the-Know:
Stay updated with YVC happenings with exclusive access to our Alumni Newsletter, packed with the latest updates, stories, and volunteer opportunities you won’t want to miss. - Build Your Professional Network:
Connect with YVC Alumni worldwide who are leaders and innovators in various sectors. - Be Recognized for Your Achievements:
Join us at the Youth Volunteer Corps Annual Summit, where we’ll celebrate your exceptional contributions!! Members of the Alumni Network are eligible to be recognized with notable honors and can nominate fellow alumni for awards, too! - Empower the Future:
Nominate current youth volunteers for prestigious scholarships and awards, shaping the future of service and leadership.
Have another idea for the YVC Alumni Network? We’d love to hear from you! Please email us at Alumni@yvc.org.
Join the Fun!
Stay engaged long after you leave YVC.
From joining our staff or Boards to donating their time and resources,
our alumni remain connected
in ways big and small.
“YVC opened a new world for me, providing direction and a sense of purpose. It introduced me to a generous community, became a second home, and inspired my career in social impact, allowing me to help others.”
Did YVC inspire you? Want to share a fun memory? Or, have any questions? Please feel free to share anything with our team below!
Youth Volunteer Corps Alumni Advisory Board
Connor Lang, Chair
Affiliate: Calgary, AB
Years Served: 4
Current Location: Calgary, AB
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Connor (he/him) is currently living in Calgary, Alberta where he is working towards a Master’s in Medical Science at the University of Calgary. Alongside his classes, he is pursuing a research project under the supervision of Dr. Veronica Bruno and Dr. Tuan Trang that focuses on animal models for Parkinson’s disease and their ability to reflect the pain phenotype observed in human patients. Outside of school and research, Connor plays hockey for the Calgary Inclusive Hockey Association and is the assistant captain of their team, Flare Terra. Additionally, he enjoys photography, as well as outdoor sports like hiking and skiing.
Jessica Hovermale
Affiliate: YVC Corvallis, Oregon
Years Served: 6
Current Location: Corvallis, Oregon
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I am entering my fourth year at the University of Oregon Clark Honors College in Eugene, Oregon! I am double majoring in dance and planning, public policy, and management with a minor in nonprofit administration. I work for the City of Eugene Cultural Services department, where I am a program assistant and get help with event planning and communication. I love traveling and volunteering whenever I can! In my free time, I love hiking, reading, surfing, choreographing, spending time with my cat, and baking.
Eamon Saldana
Affiliate: YVC Calgary
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Current State:
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I am a community advocate with over five years of leadership experience supporting newcomer and immigrant youth in Calgary. My work centers on mental health advocacy, youth empowerment, and systems level change. I serve as Youth Chair of United Voices, where I lead program development, community outreach, and advocacy initiatives focused on youth wellbeing. My experience includes leadership roles with the Calgary Bridge Foundation for Youth, the City of Calgary, ActionDignity, and Youth Central. I am committed to inclusive leadership, cross cultural understanding, and building stronger communities through collaboration and service.
Apurva Mitta
Affiliate: YVC Columbia, SC
Years Served: 2
Current State: South Carolina
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Apurva Mitta (she/her) is a senior in the Clemson University Honors College studying Mechanical Engineering. Through her undergraduate research on lunar rover mobility, she has had the opportunity to collaborate with NASA programs and explore her passion for space exploration and planetary science. At Clemson, Apurva has also been involved in sustainability initiatives and mentorship through the Youth Scholars Program and Honors advising/tutoring. She loves being part of communities that inspire curiosity and growth. Outside of academics, Apurva enjoys singing—especially Indian classical music—dancing, and spending time with friends.
Madison Fitzgerald
Affiliate: YVC Kansas City, Missouri
Years Served: 6
Current Location: Ireland
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Madison Fitzgerald currently lives far from her hometown of Kansas City.,Missouri after a whimsical vacation thought led to an international move. In the summer of 2024, she spent a month traveling in Ireland with her dad to celebrate receiving her Ph.D. in Microbiology & Immunology from the University of Michigan. Just over a year later, Madison moved to Ballina, Ireland to work at a biotech company. In addition to exploring her new home, Madison enjoys singing in a local choir, crafting handmade quilts, and figuring out how to use her European oven.
Sindura
Affiliate: YVC Reading
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Current Location: Durham, North Carolina
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Stephen Ndungutse
Affiliate: YVC Kampala
Years Served: 3
Current Location: Kampala, UGA
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My name is Ndungutse Stephen. I am from Uganda, Kampala. Majoring in Mathematics, Economics and Entrepreneurship. I love changing people’s lives basing in my capabilities. In my free time, I do read novels, listen to music and also play soccer. Besides school, I love doing business. I like associating with people and making friends. I love attending youth camps because there is alot to learn and many skills that are equiped to us.
Addison
Affiliate: YVC
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Current Location:
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Brooks Morgan
Affiliate: YVC Hampton Roads
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Current Location: Virginia
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