Congratulations to Sekou:
YVCHR's Volunteer of the Month!
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Sekou has been a member of the YVCHR family since 2017 when he attended his first YVC Summer of Service session. Since then he has participated in a wide variety of projects from playing with kids with special needs to delivering food to senior citizens in an affordable housing community. His favorite project to date has been our monthly Pen Pal virtual project where he has been able to connect with a resident at the Gardens at Warwick Forest who is isolated due to the pandemic. He says the best part about volunteering is seeing the smiles on the faces of those he helps! We are grateful to his mother and sister for encouraging Sekou to become a youth volunteer with YVCHR!
After high school, he plans to attend college to pursue a career in engineering.
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Sekou loves playing basketball and listening to music in his free time. |
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Registration for our 2021 Summer of Service program begins on Monday, May 3rd!
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Important: Online registration begins on Monday, May 3rd at 8:00AM. The registration link is below and will also be available on the homepage of our website.
This year’s camp program will continue to be modified to allow for the implementation of additional precautions and safety measures due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We want to remain vigilant and offer a safe Summer of Service experience like we did in 2020.
Registration will be online again for this year’s camp sessions. Despite some of the limitations of online registration, it has proven to be the most efficient method. Please note that we are not able to “hold” spots for any participants; all registrations will have to take place through the online portal, and we will create a wait list once all available spots have been filled. If you are unable to secure a spot, please email kmorgan@yvchr.org to be added to the wait list. Be sure to read the refund policy posted on our Summer of Service website.
**Please only sign up for one week. Due to space limitations, youth are only able to participate in one session. Thank you for understanding!**
The cost per participant for one 4-day session is $90; payment will be taken online through the registration site, which will be made available on Monday, May 3 at 8:00 AM.
NOTE: YVCHR will continue to require face masks, daily temperature checks at drop-off (contact free) and frequent cleaning procedures in order to keep our youth, partnering agencies and staff as safe and healthy as possible.
For planning purposes, the sessions are listed below. Service sites for the first 5 weeks will be the same this year - S.A.M.E. (So All May Eat), Bluebird Gap Farm, Virginia Peninsula Foodbank, and Parkview Community Garden. Please note the start and end times and that locations may be adjusted due to weather or last minute conflicts with organizations. YVCHR is unable to provide transportation to or from the service sites, so please plan accordingly.
Monday - Thursday, 8:30 am-1:00 pm, various sites on the Peninsula:
- June 28th - July 1st
- July 5th - July 8th
- July 12th - July 15th
- July 19th - July 22nd
- July 26th - July 29th
- August 2nd - August 5th (Newsome Park Elementary Courtyard Renovation Week)
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New Service Opportunities for May and June
PLEASE NOTE: At this time, projects in June will be limited in order for us to prepare for our 6 summer sessions. Keep an eye on the calendar, though, in case we add some last-minute service opportunities.
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IN-PERSON PROJECT
It's time for another session of hat making! No experience is necessary, but patience and perseverance will be key.
All supplies will be provided.
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IN-PERSON PROJECT
This is a massive spring cleaning project to help an elderly homeowner. Grab your work gloves and sign up today! Many hands make light work.
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IN-PERSON PROJECT
Join us as we make a variety of enrichment items to stimulate the minds and bodies of the many amazing animals at the VLM!
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IN-PERSON PROJECT
This project will benefit the Foodbank, as well as provide an immersive language experience for refugee youth who are practicing their English while volunteering!
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IN-PERSON PROJECT
This Sleep in Heavenly Peace annual event is the largest bed-building event in a single day! Chapters across the nation will be working to reach a collective goal of 7,500 beds for kids in need, and YVCHR is excited to join them in this herculean effort.
No experience is necessary, but youth must be at least 12 years old to participate. A separate waiver for SHP must also be submitted a week prior to the event.
Masks will be required for the duration of this project.
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FAMILY SERVICE OPPORTUNITY |
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Join us on Saturday, May 29th at Pleasant Shade Cemetery in Hampton for our inaugural
FAMILY DAY service project in honor of Memorial Day.
Youth (11-18) and at least one parent/guardian will serve together as we tend to some of the overgrown sections of this historic cemetery in Hampton.
Be sure to wear long pants and sturdy, closed-toe shoes.
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Giving Day is May 11th!
This year we have an INTENSE competition brewing between our Team Leaders from CNU and our Youth Advisory Board (YAB) members. If the YAB group raises more money than the Team Leaders, then the YAB will pie a Team Leader! Will it be Brandon, Josh, or Noah who gets pied? Or will a YAB member be the one to take a pie to the face? Your donations will decide, so pick your side and help support YVCHR!
Want to start your own fundraiser for YVCHR? Create a campaign and become a YVCHR ambassador! Contact Katie for more information.
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YVCHR Youth Advisory Board
2021-2022
Applications are now being accepted for YVCHR's 2021-2022 Youth Advisory Board (YAB). If you are passionate about making an impact in our community and want a seat at the decision-making table for YVC programs, then please apply! YAB members help plan projects, serve as a liaison to schools, and have the opportunity to hold an officer position. We are looking for proactive, creative, committed, and hardworking youth who want to make a difference and have their voices heard.
In order to apply, a youth must:
- Be between the ages of 11-18
- Have attended Summer of Service OR YVC projects throughout the year with a favorable report by a Team Leader.
- Be available for monthly YAB meetings usually held the 3rd Saturday of the month
- Serve at least 30 hours at YVC projects from Sept - June
- Be willing to encourage volunteerism among peers
- Be involved in at least 2 of YVCHR's "big events"--i.e. Canstructure, YVC Summit, Summer of Service, etc.)
- Participate in fundraisers as needed.
Deadline: June 30, 2021
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International Youth Advisory Board (IYAB)
2021-2022
Thousands of youth volunteers serve with YVC each year, and YVC Headquarters looks for 20-30 of the best to serve on IYAB. IYAB is a prestigious position that connects youth to volunteers from other affiliates across the YVC network, which spans the U.S. and Canada!
Five signs you might be a good fit for IYAB:
- You love making a difference in your community through your local YVC program.
- You serve as a leader on YVC projects and offer exciting new ideas to improve YVC.
- You will be within the age group of 11-18 and still in either middle or high school for the 21-22 school year.
- You’re willing to commit to IYAB’s monthly calls on the second Sunday of each month at 7 p.m. (East Coast)and are able to spend an additional 10-15 hours throughout the year on special projects required by IYAB members.
- You’re enthusiastic, excited, and ready to change the world through YVC!
Deadline: June 30, 2021
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Introducing YVCHR's New Mobile App! |
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Being part of the YVCHR family just got easier! Apple and Android users can now easily access the volunteer waiver, service project info, their record of service hours, updates about big events and more. To download, simply search YVC Hampton Roads in the App Store or Google Play. For more information, click here. |
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Community Partner Spotlight |
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We truly appreciate the local businesses, corporations and non-profit organizations that support and advance YVCHR's mission through the generous provision of grants, donations and sponsorships. |
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