Although volunteering and philanthropy are generally directed towards the health of society rather than an individual, there are many personal benefits to helping those around you. On a personal level, I have found the volunteering I have done through YVC...
International Youth Advisory Board
Three Ways to Create Happiness
Finding happiness is a hot topic right now. Everywhere you look there is a new self-help book, television show, or presenter who wants to help people discover how to do this. That being said, the best ways of finding happiness are actually opportunities...
The Unbreakable Bonds of Service and Food
“What should be the last song we should sing in the van before we leave for the airport?” asked Becca. I heard someone in the back rows suggest Uptown Funk. She instantly loaded the song up on her phone and we heard the signature intro play through the van’s...
My Summit Experience 2018: Friends, Fun & Learning
This year’s Youth Volunteer Corps Summit held in Charleston, South Carolina was my very first Summit. My program in St. Louis is brand new and our program director recently moved. So, I was walking into my first Summit with no other volunteers and no program director....
Serve Small
Often times, when I am talking about my volunteer work, people state “Oh, I wish I could do that, but I’m too busy” or “That would be a great group to be apart of, but I don’t think I have time.” The definition of community service is: voluntary work intended...
2017-2018 International Youth Advisory Board
Introducing the 23 youth selected to represent the thousands of youth who volunteer with YVC each year!
2016-2017 International Youth Advisory Board
Introducing the 23 youth selected to represent the thousands of youth who volunteer with YVC each year!
2016 Recipient of the Don and Jean Sloan Scholarship
Sophia is a volunteer with YVC of Kansas City and a leader in her community and school.
The Second Sunday of Every Month
International Youth Advisory Board member Mackenzie shares about her experience on the board and how it’s impacting her life.
Video of the Day: Now I’m Stronger
YVC of Calgary helped produce video about mental youth and how it affects the youth of their community.