At one of my more recent YVC projects, I had the opportunity to volunteer at the Wildcat Glades Conservation Center. I started my day bright and early, sleeping in until a luxurious seven o’clock. To many, waking up at seven […]
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Letter to the Editor: Let Me Tell You a Story About Service
My name is Leah. I have been a YVC member for 4 years, and this is my story. I am currently a senior at Savannah High School. If all of the adults could pause here for a moment and think […]
Read moreThe Joy of Volunteering
Have you ever considered the joy volunteering can bring? You walk in the door with a smile on your face, you know it’s going to be a good day. They look up and see you as a similar smile starts […]
Read moreYVC Summit Service Project
Youth Volunteer Corps in Manhattan had the chance to attend this year’s 2019 Summit in Kansas City, Missouri. As we are certainly closer than many of the other YVC’s, it was definitely less of a hassle traveling-wise for us. […]
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12 Simple Fundraising Ideas
1. Trivia Night Put your supporters to the test with a trivia night! You can partner with a local restaurant or coffee shop. Not only will it be a great venue to host your event, but the restaurant might be […]
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Youth Volunteer Corps Celebrates Volunteers and Leaders at Summit 2019
On Saturday, October 12, Youth Volunteer Corps celebrated the accomplishments of volunteers and leaders from across North America. This year, YVC’s annual Summit focused on mental health workshops, diversity and inclusion training, service opportunities, and network accomplishments. Of the 150 […]
Read moreThe Connection Between Courage and 50 Hours
Adaptability, teamwork, communication skills—these are all possible answers you may receive in response to the question, “What did you gain from your volunteer experience?” These answers are all valid—I’ve also gained these skills myself; however, my experience with the Youth […]
Read moreFive Reasons for Volunteering in High School
School is officially in session! Just because summer is over, doesn’t mean volunteering has to stop. Jonathan Hoepner, former member of YVC’s International Youth Advisory Board, shares five reasons for volunteering in high school. Five Reasons volunteering in high school […]
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THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEAD
I stumbled across the International Youth Advisory Board (IYAB) Application one day online when I was looking at the Youth Volunteer Corps (YVC) social media. That summer had been a summer of me saying yes to more things, so I […]
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Six Projects where Youth Rocked Summer Service
Summer is a time for friends, family, AND service. It is an awesome opportunity to reconnect with people you care about and find new ways to make your community a better place. Here are six projects, from across North America, […]
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