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 […]
Read more2020 Don and Jean Sloan Youth Service Scholarship Recipient: QINLAN
Qinlan, 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 moreYouth Finding Purpose in Quarantine
Hi! 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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The Struggle: Missing Motivation
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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