“I think I’ll be working with YVC the rest of my life. I’ll never not be part of YVC.” – Samantha Martinez, senior at Wilson High School, Redding, PA
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All posts tagged: volunteer
Navigating a New Career Path
With my graduation date approaching fast, I’m realizing that I don’t know what I want to do next. As early as elementary school, I have been laser-focused on a career in neuroscience… well as much as someone that age could [...] Read more
From Youth to Lifelong Advocate: Yvette Marchetti’s YVC Journey
Yvette Marchetti, a YVC alum who volunteered with YVC of Greater Kansas City nearly 30 years ago, shares her experience with YVC. Check out what she had to say: On her YVC experience… "I was a YVC volunteer for years [...] Read more
20 Skills You Learn by Volunteering with Youth Volunteer Corps
Hey there, future change-makers! 👋 Ever wondered how volunteering can supercharge your skills and set you up for success? Well, buckle up, because we’re diving into the top 20 skills you’ll learn by joining Youth Volunteer Corps (YVC). Spoiler alert: [...] Read more
Global Volunteer Month
April is here, and do you know what that means? It's Global Volunteer Month! 🎉 This month, we celebrate the spirit of volunteerism that unites people from all corners of the globe in making positive change happen. It's a time [...] Read more
The Power of Community
“Our participation in the YVC Summit reinforced our appreciation of the power of a strong community to make a positive difference in member’s lives and communities.“ – Ryan & Thomas Growney Last month, we had the incredible opportunity to attend […]
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Financial Success
“Mo’ money, mo’ problems”. Not only is this the name of a song made by the rapper “The Notorious B.I.G.”, it’s also applicable to real life. With economists predicting a recession occurring this year, making good decisions with your money […]
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My Experience at Summit 2022
Hi my name is Brooklynn. I live in Alberta, Canada and I am on the International Youth Advisory Board. This year at the beginning of October I went to Summit 2022 in Kansas City, Missouri. I had such a great experience […]
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Why you should volunteer this summer!
For all the new volunteers who joined us this year, here’s a few reasons why you should volunteer in a new project this summer! You Meet New People 🙂 You already share something in common with every person you meet […]
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My First YVC Summit
I was lucky enough to get to go to Summit in Kansas City, Missouri this year and there’s so much to share! I met a lot of cool people from different places and got to make friendships that will last […]
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