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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2020 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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Celebrating Gold Level YVC Affiliates
As a youth development organization focused on team-based service opportunities for youth ages 11-18, Youth Volunteer Corps (YVC) provides youth with critical job and leadership skills. Additionally, participants are exposed to a variety of careers and community service organizations. Thousands […]
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Volunteering Increased My Understanding of Community Needs
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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Connection Is a Powerful Tool
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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Cultural Competency: Building Bridges in a Divided World
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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How to Write a Grant Proposal that Impresses
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 moreGet Creative! Service Brings Joy and Gratitude
Do 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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