Volunteering has helped me become truly involved as a part of my community. Through Youth Volunteer Corps (YVC) I have become more involved in a variety of community organizations that range from helping from the environment to helping people in […]
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Stuck at home? Challenged with what to do? Looking to make an impact in your community and spread hope? Us too. As an organization focused on youth development and community service, we have been exploring ways to continue supporting community […]
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Have you ever felt isolated and like you didn’t belong? If you have felt like this or know someone who has, then you know that it can make you feel down, change your mindset, and change your personality. Many people […]
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Join me for a conversation! Let’s talk about cultural competency. The world feels more divided than ever. People can seem so different. What is different can feel threatening. When we’re threatened, it’s harder to connect and feel a sense of […]
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Last December, my YVC affiliate (Charleston, SC) was one of the 3 recipients of the annual youth grant sponsored by YVCHQ. This year, the Green Globe Grant was awarded to applicants who presented an original and thorough idea for an […]
Read moreDo you remember the day that you did something nice for someone, and their face lit up with joy and gratitude? When I joined YVC two summers ago, I experienced this many, many times. Through practicing altruism, I felt happiness […]
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At one of my more recent YVC projects, I had the opportunity to volunteer at the Wildcat Glades Conservation Center. I started my day bright and early, sleeping in until a luxurious seven o’clock. To many, waking up at seven […]
Read moreMy name is Leah. I have been a YVC member for 4 years, and this is my story. I am currently a senior at Savannah High School. If all of the adults could pause here for a moment and think […]
Read moreHave you ever considered the joy volunteering can bring? You walk in the door with a smile on your face, you know it’s going to be a good day. They look up and see you as a similar smile starts […]
Read moreYouth Volunteer Corps in Manhattan had the chance to attend this year’s 2019 Summit in Kansas City, Missouri. As we are certainly closer than many of the other YVC’s, it was definitely less of a hassle traveling-wise for us. […]
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