July 2023

Summer is here and our youth volunteers are out in force supporting the work of numerous partner organizations and addressing a variety of community needs! With 5 camp sessions remaining, we're excited to see the continued impact of these awesome teens as they discover the best in themselves while serving others. See below for highlights from Sessions 1 and 2 of our Summer of Service program. Can you spy #FlatPat at our projects? Patrick Mahomes is cheering on our youth as they commit to volunteer for 15+ hours this summer as part of his #Volunteerfor15 challenge! Special thanks to our host sites and partner organizations: Bluebird Gap Farm, 4-H Schoolyard Habitats Outreach, So All May Eat (S.A.M.E.), Greater Hampton Roads Diaper Bank, Fear 2 Freedom and The Gardens at Warwick Forest.

The project calendar will no longer include a dropdown menu for project registration; you will now be redirected to YDAT, which requires a user profile. See below for more details!

We have provided a step-by-step guide to help you through this process (click here!).

Step 1. Visit https://ydat.org/site/HamptonRoads

Step 2. Log in with your existing credentials -OR- create a new account.

Step 3. Access your YDAT account and explore list of service projects.

Step 4. Register for a project by clicking the word "REGISTER" next to your project(s) of choice. Then scroll to the bottom and click the "REGISTER" button. You can register for multiple projects at once.

Step 5. You'll be directed to a confirmation screen with project details. Be sure to read all project information carefully. You will also receive a confirmation message to the email address associated with your YDAT account.

NOTE: If you had a YDAT account previously, try to sign in with your old log-in information/email first. You may need to reset your password. If you cannot remember your old log-in information, please create a NEW PROFILE and then EMAIL programdirector@yvchr.org to let us know. We'll merge your accounts so that any completed service hours from past projects will be transferred to your new YDAT profile.

IMPORTANT: To create a new YDAT account, you will be sent an email with a link to continue registration. If you do NOT see this email at first, please be sure to check your SPAM folder! If you still do not see it, please reach out to programdirector@yvchr.org for assistance!

Upcoming Service Opportunities

Click the project links below for more information about each service opportunity. Some projects have special requirements/considerations, so please read carefully.

Bookmark the PROJECT CALENDAR on our website and be sure to sign up when new projects are posted! Volunteer spots go fast!

Ensure you receive timely informational emails by adding programdirector@yvchr.org to your contact safelist.

Click here for Safelist directions!

You can see our youth volunteers in action by following us

on Facebook and Instagram!

NOTE: There are fewer projects available for sign-ups in the summer due to our Summer of Service camp program; all 7 sessions are currently full. To be added to the waitlist for one of our summer sessions, please email programdirector@yvchr.org. Check the project calendar regularly for updates as we add new opportunities for August and September!

2023 YVC Summit in Tulsa

Youth volunteers and program staff from affiliates across the YVC network will meet in Tulsa for this year's YVC Summit on October 13th and 14th. This is a great opportunity to collaborate, learn, lead and get inspired! The estimated cost per attendee is $550 (subsidized rate that includes airfare, hotel stay for 3 nights and conference registration). Interested? Email programdirector@yvchr.org.

High school students and adults who would like to help local schools and nonprofit organizations (like YVCHR!), please consider signing up to volunteer at Community Knights Bingo. Proceeds from bingo are invested back into the Hampton Roads community!

NOTE: Community Knights will sign volunteer logs for those who need verification of service hours. This is not a YVCHR-facilitated activity, so a team leader from YVCHR will not be on-site.

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