Opportunities for Youth Volunteers
There are many ways youth can give back to the community. This page contains a list of current volunteer opportunities geared towards youth and youth-centered organizations. If you do not find an opportunity that fits your need, please call the volunteer center at 865-5030 and we will be glad to help!
Youth Volunteer Corps
Youth Volunteer Corps (YVC) is an excellent way to make a difference in your community! YVC allows youth to earn service hours for organizations such as National Honor Society and Key Club, and looks great on resumes, college applications and scholarships.
The Youth Volunteer Corps' motto is: Helping Out in the Lawrence Area. Teens serve on the council to develop their interest in volunteerism, learn about various local agencies, match teens with service opportunities and create additional volunteer opportunities for other youth. During the school year, we offer 1-2 service opportunities a month, for a total for about 5 hours each month with the majority of our projects taking place on Saturdays.
Summer Youth Volunteering Program
This summer we will have our first Summer Volunteer Program. Starting June 15-19 we will have one full week of volunteer opportunities for youth. After that each week we will have 2-3 opportunities available all summer long. We truly believe that you can make a great difference this summer! Don't just sit around being bored, come on out to meet new people and have a great time by volunteering.
For more information, please contact the volunteer center at 865-5030 or by email, youth@rhvc.org.
To apply for membership in the Youth Volunteer Council, please complete the YVC Application.
Join our facebook group: Youth Volunteer Corps of Lawrence, KS
July Events ! Download the July Newsletter Here
Wednesday, July 1st, 10:00am-11:30am
Social Service League, 905 Rhode Island
Make the League beautiful and find some treasures for yourself!
Monday, July 6th, 7-8:30 pm
Community Garden, West side of Mississippi St. between 9th and 10th Streets
We will be mulching, pulling weeds, planting, painting fences and more to beautify this great space!
Wednesday, July 8th, 10:00am-11:30am
Social Service League, 905 Rhode Island
Make the League beautiful and find some treasures for yourself!
Thursday, July 9th, 12 pm
Youth Volunteer Corps meeting, Local Burger, 714 Vermont St.
We'll be making cards for Meals on Wheels and talking about our July projects!
Monday, July 13th, 7-8:30pm
Community Garden, West side of Mississippi St. between 9th and 10th Streets
We will be mulching, pulling weeds, planting, painting fences and more to beautify this great space!
Wednesday, July 15th, 10:00am-11:30am
Social Service League, 905 Rhode Island
Make the League beautiful and find some treasures for yourself!
Monday, July 20th, 7-8:30pm
Community Garden, West side of Mississippi St. between 9th and 10th Streets
We will be mulching, pulling weeds, planting, painting fences and more to beautify this great space!
Tuesday, July 21st, 10-11:30am
Langston Hughes Elementary, 1101 George Williams Way
Games, tutoring, and art projects with the Boys and Girls Club!
Wednesday, July 22nd, 10:00am-11:30am
Social Service League, 905 Rhode Island
Make the League beautiful and find some treasures for yourself!
Thursday, July 23rd, 9:30-10:30am
Pioneer Ridge, 4851 Harvard Rd
Come by for bowling and volleyball!
Friday, July 24th, 5-7pm
Overlook Park at Clinton Lake
Clean up litter from trails and stay for a picnic!
Saturday, July 25th, 12-3pm
LINK, 221 W. 10th (in the basement of First Christian Church)
Help prepare and serve lunch!
Monday, July 27th, 7-8:30pm
Community Garden, West side of Mississippi St. between 9th and 10th Streets
We will be mulching, pulling weeds, planting, painting fences and more to beautify this great space!
Contact YVC at youth@rhvc.org or 785-865-5030 for more information.
