Since 1987, YVC has witnessed countless youth whose lives have been transformed by service.
Studies have found that youth who serve have an increased sense of personal control and self-esteem, enhanced development of identity and life skills including leadership, public speaking, dependability, job responsibility, and higher academic achievement.
Studies tracking youth who volunteer have found that youth can develop negative attitudes about service if they don’t feel that their efforts are making a difference. That's why YVC aims to ensure that every single youth has a positive experience volunteering through high-quality, team-based volunteer projects.
Studies have found that youth who serve have an increased sense of personal control and self-esteem, enhanced development of identity and life skills including leadership, public speaking, dependability, job responsibility, and higher academic achievement.
Studies tracking youth who volunteer have found that youth can develop negative attitudes about service if they don’t feel that their efforts are making a difference. That's why YVC aims to ensure that every single youth has a positive experience volunteering through high-quality, team-based volunteer projects.
by volunteering with yvc, you can:
- Increase your competitiveness for getting scholarships and getting into college.
- Be eligible for YVC's Milestone Awards!
- Take action and make a difference.
- Meet youth from other communities who you may never meet otherwise.
- Make new friends.
- Fun and easy way to get required service hours.
- Learn valuable skills, from framing walls to tutoring children to leading projects.
- Discover your strengths, abilities, and interests.
- Do rewarding work that helps meet your community's needs.
- Be a part of the solution. Be the change.
- Have fun!
Registering for YVC projects is easy as 1, 2, 3!
1. Fill out the YVC Application!
This can be returned to Kiaya via email or in person. This application must be filled out in order to participate in volunteer events. There are English and Spanish copies available to fill out.
2. Sign-up for specific projects!
Signing up for specific events is easy! Simply fill out the event sign-up form (located below) with your name, email and the event you would like to join us for! You will get a conformation email within a few days confirming your spot on the roster. In addition you will also receive an email the day before the event with important information such as location of the project, recommended attire and more. Some events have limited space so be sure to sign-up quick!
3. Join us for the service event!
Once you have completed the two steps above, all that is left is to work the actual project! The day before the event, you will receive a reminder email about the event. This email will contain all the information that you will need for the day (recommended attire, project details, etc.). Transportation to and from the event is available upon request. All out of town projects (such as Safe Haven Humane Society) will have transportation available. Please let your YVC leader know ASAP if you need transportation accommodations.
1. Fill out the YVC Application!
This can be returned to Kiaya via email or in person. This application must be filled out in order to participate in volunteer events. There are English and Spanish copies available to fill out.
2. Sign-up for specific projects!
Signing up for specific events is easy! Simply fill out the event sign-up form (located below) with your name, email and the event you would like to join us for! You will get a conformation email within a few days confirming your spot on the roster. In addition you will also receive an email the day before the event with important information such as location of the project, recommended attire and more. Some events have limited space so be sure to sign-up quick!
3. Join us for the service event!
Once you have completed the two steps above, all that is left is to work the actual project! The day before the event, you will receive a reminder email about the event. This email will contain all the information that you will need for the day (recommended attire, project details, etc.). Transportation to and from the event is available upon request. All out of town projects (such as Safe Haven Humane Society) will have transportation available. Please let your YVC leader know ASAP if you need transportation accommodations.
