“I think I’ll be working with YVC the rest of my life. I’ll never not be part of YVC.” – Samantha Martinez, senior at Wilson High School, Redding, PA
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Navigating a New Career Path
With my graduation date approaching fast, I’m realizing that I don’t know what I want to do next. As early as elementary school, I have been laser-focused on a career in neuroscience… well as much as someone that age could [...] Read more
From Youth to Lifelong Advocate: Yvette Marchetti’s YVC Journey
Yvette Marchetti, a YVC alum who volunteered with YVC of Greater Kansas City nearly 30 years ago, shares her experience with YVC. Check out what she had to say: On her YVC experience… "I was a YVC volunteer for years [...] Read more
20 Skills You Learn by Volunteering with Youth Volunteer Corps
Hey there, future change-makers! 👋 Ever wondered how volunteering can supercharge your skills and set you up for success? Well, buckle up, because we’re diving into the top 20 skills you’ll learn by joining Youth Volunteer Corps (YVC). Spoiler alert: [...] Read more
Global Volunteer Month
April is here, and do you know what that means? It's Global Volunteer Month! 🎉 This month, we celebrate the spirit of volunteerism that unites people from all corners of the globe in making positive change happen. It's a time [...] Read more
The Power of Community
“Our participation in the YVC Summit reinforced our appreciation of the power of a strong community to make a positive difference in member’s lives and communities.“ – Ryan & Thomas Growney Last month, we had the incredible opportunity to attend […]
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My Favorite YVC Project
It was early March 2023 when I learned about Youth Volunteer Corps, and after knowing its mission and goals, I got interested in joining. Little did I know that it was a launch into a greater life-changing experience with a [...] Read more
YVC Uganda
Youth Volunteer Corps launched its first African affiliate, Kampala, Uganda, earlier this year. On June 1, YVC's CEO, Tracy Hale, traveled to Uganda to visit the program and observe its progress. During her ten-day stay in Uganda's capital, Kampala, where [...] Read more
Step Back and Recharge
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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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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