The Youth Volunteer Corps (YVC) is a national, nonprofit network of programs that offer youth, ages 11 to 18, the opportunity to improve their community through volunteering.
Our Mission
To create and increase volunteer opportunities to enrich America’s youth, address
community needs and develop a lifetime commitment to service.
Our Fundamental Goals
- To engage teams of youth in volunteer service projects that are challenging, rewarding and educational;
- To serve the needs of the community;
- To promote among youth a greater understanding and appreciation for diversity in their community; and
- To inspire youth to a lifetime ethic of service.
Volunteers will have the opportunity to . . .
- Develop their leadership potential
- Get active in their community.
- Overcome stereotypes and assumptions that can inhibit growth.
- Learn valuable skills, from framing walls to tutoring six year-olds.
- Earn service hours, increasing competitiveness for scholarships, college acceptance and jobs.
- Meet youth from various ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds.
- Increase self-confidence.
- Learn the value of a good work ethic.
During the school year, youth are recruited from throughout Greater Kansas City to give their time to volunteer after school and on weekends. At least one trained, First-Aid/CPR certified YVC Team Leader supervises every project.
Summer Sensation is an eight-week intensive service program that offer youth a chance to make a big impact on the community. For more information, click here.
LOCAL VIDEO OF YVCKC IN ACTION!