On October 16 & 17, 2020, the Youth Volunteer Corps network came together to learn and celebrate. This year, YVC’s annual Summit, a network-wide conference went virtual. The conference included a full day of workshops and networking, a youth podcast, […]
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We have all seen news articles, internet memes, and social media posts reminding us that, “Someone needs to hear this.” At YVC, we value the relationships we have throughout the network. This means we have a pool of highly invested […]
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When a YVC community was recently faced with flooding, youth had the opportunity to take action and help their community heal. On August 8, large parts of downtown Staunton flooded in historic fashion, causing an estimated three million dollars in […]
Read moreAnxiety, as defined by the Oxford dictionary, is “a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome.” Basically, a description of how almost 99% of us feel right now. Many of […]
Read moreI once stumbled upon a quote that has resonated with me for many years, “Volunteers do not necessarily have the time; they just have the heart,” by Elizabeth Andrew. Sometimes with a busy schedule with school, work, and other extracurricular […]
Read moreMay is Mental Health Awareness Month. Over the last few months, many of us have spent extra time indoors and with family. Being with family 24/7, having limited opportunities to socialize, sudden changes to daily schedules, and less personal time […]
Read moreQinlan, from YVC in Philadelphia, has inspired us all though her actions. She was recently awarded the Don and Jean Sloan Youth Service Scholarship. This scholarship is awarded through Youth Volunteer Corps Headquarters. The $1,000 scholarship is open to active […]
Read moreHi! I’m Alison, YVC volunteer and member of YVC’s International Youth Advisory Board, and I want to take the time to talk about what we as youth can do during this quarantine for our communities. Let’s start with one of the […]
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Have you sat there, leaned back on your desk chair just counting away at the bumps on your ceiling? Why are you doing that? You have things that you need to finish. Believe me, this is a question I have […]
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As a youth development organization focused on team-based service opportunities for youth ages 11-18, Youth Volunteer Corps (YVC) provides youth with critical job and leadership skills. Additionally, participants are exposed to a variety of careers and community service organizations. Thousands […]
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