July 2021
Congratulations to Tyler:
YVCHR's Volunteer of the Month!
Tyler began volunteering with YVCHR as part of our Goat City Committee back in 2019. He was a 6th-grader at the time and provided valuable input on the design of the structure that was built by teams of youth volunteers at Bluebird Gap Farm between 2019 - 2020. Tyler was a consistent member of the construction crew and says that the Goat City was his favorite project because he was able to meet lots of people over several different work days, and he enjoyed hanging out with the goats. Since then, he has participated in several different projects. His advice to new youth volunteers is to "work hard, do your best, and try new things." Tyler himself was recruited by his older sister, who has also been involved with YVCHR since she was in middle school.

According to Tyler, the best thing about volunteering is helping people and giving back to the community. When he's not volunteering, he enjoys sports, building things, and going camping.
July & August Service Opportunities

Check out the PROJECT CALENDAR on our website and be sure to sign up when new projects are posted!

PLEASE NOTE: Our Summer of Service program is currently underway. Consequently, we are only able to offer a very limited number of volunteer opportunities outside of our camp sessions, but be sure to check the project calendar as new opportunities are added. Regular programming will resume in August/September 2021.

You can see our youth volunteers in action by following us on Facebook and Instagram!
25 volunteers needed! Pick 1 shift or sign up for both shifts. Pizza will be provided.
This is a collaborative project with other YVC affiliates and will be hosted virtually.
All of our summer sessions are currently full with extremely long wait lists. If you are looking for volunteer opportunities outside of YVCHR, please reach out to the organizations below! They are actively recruiting volunteer help for the summer.
Sleep in Heavenly Peace

For youth who have participated in our past bed builds, here's your opportunity to make deliveries! This is a family-friendly service opportunity; youth must be accompanied by an adult family member who can drive to each home and assist with assembly. No experience required; each group will be led by a core team member.
Community Knights

Volunteers are needed to help with Wednesday and Sunday bingo games. Must be at least 14 years old. Click the button below to sign up as a floor worker and/or bingo prep volunteer. The funds generated by these bingo games provide critical support to local nonprofit and school programs via GIFT grants.
Peninsula Rescue Mission

Camp Open Arms is the last two weeks of July! After having to cancel last year due to COVID, PRM is so excited to be able to host this amazing experience for campers again! Every evening they have a snack time for the kids with homemade cookies. They need LOTS of cookies! It takes 40 dozen the week of July 19 and 53 dozen the week of July 26!! If you would be interested in making 2-3 dozen (or more 😊) cookies for them, please contact Faith!
Admin Help at Carver Elementary

Two volunteers are needed for a couple of hours to put together some basic carts, unpack boxes and label materials for teachers at Carver Elementary. These tasks can be done anytime between the hours of 7:30AM and 5:00PM beginning July 19 through July 30. Please contact the school at (757)-591-4950. Leave your name and contact information and the Assistant Principal, Mr. Fail, will contact youth to coordinate a date and time.
SAVE THE DATE:
Sunday, October 17th
Join YVCHR at Top Golf on Sunday, October 17th from 2:00 - 5:00PM for our fall fundraiser! This tournament-style event will be open to families and individuals. Not a golfer? No problem! All guests can play for prizes, bid on silent auction items, and enjoy food on the buffet--all in support of youth volunteerism in Hampton Roads!

Tickets will go on sale in the coming weeks, so mark your calendars, invite your friends and get ready to golf "fore" YVCHR!
Download YVCHR's Mobile App!
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.
Have gently used men's clothing and shoes that you would like to donate? Please contact Katie to arrange a drop-off or pick-up! We are currently supporting So All May Eat (S.A.M.E.) by collecting donations for their clothing closet, and our goal is to help provide a variety of garments (all seasons and styles) for men who are in need.
Community Partner Spotlight
The Carolyn Lackey Trust