Going through a “tough time” can have many different meanings to many different people. Are we collectively going through a tough time, like we did when COVID hit? Are you, as an individual, going through a tough time? Or have […]
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All posts by Tracy Hale
Financial Success
“Mo’ money, mo’ problems”. Not only is this the name of a song made by the rapper “The Notorious B.I.G.”, it’s also applicable to real life. With economists predicting a recession occurring this year, making good decisions with your money […]
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My Experience at Summit 2022
Hi my name is Brooklynn. I live in Alberta, Canada and I am on the International Youth Advisory Board. This year at the beginning of October I went to Summit 2022 in Kansas City, Missouri. I had such a great experience […]
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My First YVC Summit
I was lucky enough to get to go to Summit in Kansas City, Missouri this year and there’s so much to share! I met a lot of cool people from different places and got to make friendships that will last […]
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Why Youth Should Volunteer During the Summer
Summertime is an ideal season for youth to get involved and make a difference in their communities by volunteering. Volunteering can boost a student’s resume and college applications while also helping them to gain invaluable skills and experiences. Not to […]
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YVC Plattsburg’s Tigers on Main – Dakota Day
(Opening Night) I was part of designing the first official school store in Plattsburg, Missouri. It started as a simple idea suggested by some students. More people began to get involved and it turned into more than just an idea. […]
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Bilingual Brain
In a world that is growing more connected than ever before due to advancing technology and social media, learning a second or even a third language is becoming increasingly important. While many of today’s youth take middle and high school […]
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My Top Three Favorite Volunteer Projects
Youth Volunteer Corps (YVC) is a unique way to serve the community. Unlike most volunteer opportunities, you get to spend time at a variety of organizations serving diverse community needs. Here are my top three favorite YVC Projects. Number Three […]
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3 Reasons Why You Should Volunteer
For those of you who don’t know me, which I am assuming is the majority of your reading this blog, I am graduating from high school this year. As the year comes to an end, I wanted to reflect on […]
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2021 Don and Jean Sloan Youth Service Scholarship Recipient: ANDY
I joined the Youth Volunteer Corps (YVC) towards the middle of my grade 10 year. While initially a fear of uncertainty and outside interaction delayed my first volunteering event, my experience from other clubs bolstered me enough to explore outside […]
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