In the past, the first day of school for me was full of traditions. I have memories of organizing my locker, walking down hallways, finding my classes and eating in the cafeteria. This year, of course, has come with its […]
Read moreThe Power of an Introvert
Hi my name is Alison and I’m from YVC Anderson, SC! 2020 was second term with the International Youth Advisory Board (IYAB) and my 3rd year with Youth Volunteer Corps (YVC). Joining the YVC family was the best decision I […]
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Grateful For Service
As we near this Thanksgiving season, I have reflected a lot on what kinds of things make me grateful. There is the obvious family, friends, beliefs, and major things to be grateful for. But, what about the little things that […]
Read moreA Life-Long Legacy of Volunteering
As we journey ahead into the unpredictable future in these uncertain times, always remember it is truly a special, rewarding feeling to give our time to help others and how important it is to keep on giving. No matter how […]
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Youth Volunteer Corps Recognizes Network Accomplishments
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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Someone Needs to Hear This
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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Sometimes the Volunteer Work Finds You
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 moreLife in an Uncertain World
Anxiety, 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 moreWhy I Volunteer
I 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 moreMental Health Awareness
May 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 […]
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