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Youth Volunteer Information
(scroll to
the bottom of the page for current volunteer opportunities)
Are you between the ages of 11 and 18?
Do
you enjoy learning new things? Do you want to gain valuable
experience? Do you want to meet new people? Do you want to
make a difference in the community? If any of these apply to you,
then consider registering as a volunteer through
The Volunteer Connection.
There are several ways to get involved:
Individual Volunteering
- We will set you up with an ongoing or one-time volunteer
opportunity that matches your interests and skills. Individual
volunteers must be complete the registration process listed below.
The current listing of volunteer opportunities for youth is also
listed at the bottom of this page.
TVC Youth Advisory Council- This council consists of youth
from 8th through 12th grade students from all schools. The mission
of this council is to address and serve the community's needs by
empowering youth to better themselves and their community through
volunteer service. The youth that serve on this council organize and
carry out volunteer projects in the community. You must be a
registered volunteer to participate in the group. Please contact
volcor@nckvc.org for more
information.
Group Projects - If your church or youth group is looking for
a community service project, contact the Volunteer Connection. We
will work to match your group with a need that fits your group's
size, abilities and desired outcome.
Steps to Register as a Volunteer:
1)
First, fill out these two forms and be sure to have a parent/guardian sign if you are under age 18.
Youth Volunteer Enrollment Form
Hobby Skills Bank
2)
Next, contact the Volunteer Coordinator at The Volunteer Connection by phone 823-3128 or e-mail
volcor@nckvc.org to schedule a brief orientation
(approximately 20 minutes) to go over your enrollment form and
explore some volunteer opportunities. Orientations can take place at
school (during ELO/Seminar), Salina Public Library or The Volunteer
Connection office, 239 N. Santa Fe.
3)
Last, bring yourself and your forms to the scheduled orientation.
Presidential Volunteer Service Award
President's Volunteer Service Award's are
awarded annually through The Volunteer Connection. The award year
runs from March 1 to February 28 each year. Awards are distributed
during honors night at local schools. These awards are based solely
on volunteer service time that an individual or family completes.
Please contact The Volunteer Connection for additional information.
Current Youth
Volunteer Opportunities
Contact us at
volcor@nckvc.org or by calling
785-823-3128 to get more information and to sign up for these volunteer opportunities.
**Door Hanger Distributors-
Volunteer Needed to Distribute Pre-Census Information. Walk and Hang
Door Hangers…no talking to strangers required
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Show up Saturday March 20, 9am at The Chamber of Commerce
Development office to choose from the areas left and pick up your
supplies. Youth must have a parent or guardian participate in this
volunteer activity with them. Parent/Guardian ID and signature
required at the Chamber Development Office.
**Neighborhood
Count Celebrations-
There are several of these events being held in area parks.
Volunteers will assist with set up and tear down, any games and
refreshment distribution. You must let us know if you want to
volunteer at any of these events.
Saturday, March 13—12 Noon- Jerry Ivy Park and 3pm Riverside Park
(Elm street east of Comcare)
Saturday, March 20—12 Noon-Sunset Park and 3pm Pacific Park (Pacific
and 12th street)
Sunday March 21-3pm The Peace Garden (2nd and Forrest)
Saturday March 27th All Day event to promote the census.
There will be a series of concerts, Wii tournament and inflatable
games. Shifts available 10:45am-3pm and 3pm- 6:15pm. Contact us to
sign up to volunteer for this event.
**Smoky
Hill River Clean Up
March 13 8am-Noon ---Youth 14 and under must have a parent or
guardian with them to volunteer. All volunteers will need to sign a
release form to participate. Youth under 18 will need apparent
signature on the release form. Light breakfast will be included.
Contact TVC to sign up.
**March 16-20 Floor Sweepers needed
for the JUCO Basketball Tournament
Shifts 9:30-11:30am and 11:30-1:30pm
Contact The Volunteer Connection to sign up.
**March
15 8:30am to 3:30pm 6
Female High School students needed to help assist young girls
function. Girls will go to a movie and then engage in activities at
a local teen center. High School volunteers will help monitor
younger girls on the bus, in the movie theatre and at the teen
center. Contact The Volunteer Connection to register to volunteer.
***Friday March 19 6-9PM Volunteers needed to assist with
family game night.
**Friday March 19th 11am-2pm volunteers needed to help with
fund raiser for local non-profit agency that provides numerous
services in the community. Volunteers will be selling hot dogs and
drinks. Volunteers will assist with "boot drive" and there is a
possibility of a car wash.
** Fools Day 5K Saturday, April 3- Volunteers needed to work
various stations before during and after the race. Race is in the
morning. Contact The Volunteer Connection for more information and
to sign up.
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