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 8th through 12th grade students from area 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 Registration Form

     Hobby Skills Bank

2)     Next, contact the Volunteer Coordinator at The Volunteer Connection by phone  823-3128 or volcor@nckvc.org to schedule a brief orientation (approximately 20 minutes) to go over your registration 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 Awards  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

For more information and to sign up for these volunteer opportunities, contact us by e-mailing volcor@nckvc.org or call 785-823-3128.

Volunteer Needs:

Summer is a great time to volunteer and accumulate volunteer hours. Here are some fun opportunities!

Let me know if you would like to help with any of them!

 

Community Track and Field event is requesting youth volunteers, 14 and older, to help with various tasks as needed, such as: timers, measurers, clerks, runners, and clean up.

Saturday, May 18, 8:30am – 12pm (noon).

 

For Girls Only: Girl Scout Lock-In is requesting volunteers (14 years and older) to help with their annual Lock In by staying overnight with the group and helping with activities planned throughout the evening. Adults will be present.

Friday, May 17, 6:00 pm – Saturday, May 18, 8:00 am.

 

Concession Stand at Ball Park needs volunteers to help serve pop, popcorn, candy, etc. during a weekend ball tournament. Also need drivers (age 16 and over) for golf-cart to deliver items to the different diamonds. All profits from concession stand helps support youth programs in Saline County.

Saturday, May 18, 9 am – 1 pm; 11 am – 3 pm; 3 pm – close (around 7:00 pm)

Sunday, May 19, 10 am – 1pm; 11am – close (around 4:00 pm)

Thursday, May 23, 5 pm – 9 pm

Friday, May 24, 11 am – 4 pm

 

 

Here is a fun event that runs from June 3 – July 25

If you are not able to volunteer a full week, you may volunteer just a few days.

Please let me know if you would like to help. Great opportunity!

June 4th to July 28th. Times vary depending on day.

Youth Activities Assistants needed to help with a Summer Youth Program for ages K-6, in Assaria. Activities include swimming, crafts, field trips, etc. Volunteers must be 14 years of age to volunteer. The program runs from June 3th to July 25th, Monday-Friday, starting times vary between 8:30am – 12:30pm, and ending time varies between 12:00 noon, 4:00 and 4:30, depending on the day.

Special field trip days requiring extra volunteer help are June 27 & July 3.

Schedule available upon request.

We would like to know how many volunteers will be able to help as soon as possible, especially for the start of the program. Please let me know ASAP if you have an interest and call if you would like additional information.

Kids Cooking Class Assistants are needed to help with kids cooking classes held at Salina’s local Food Bank. Ability to read a recipe, and use measuring cups and spoons is a must. This is an ongoing weekly volunteer need where you can help with Tuesdays &/or Thursdays classes, 3:45 pm – 5:00 pm. 

Youth Volunteers are needed to spend time after school as a friendly visitor; playing games, reading, etc. to residents in long-term care facilities.

Clothing Sorters needed to sort donations, mostly clothing and misc. household items for a local charity organization. Schedule is flexible.

Song Leader/Piano Player to lead sing-along to nostalgic music from our past in a long-term care facility, twice monthly (determined by volunteer’s schedule) from 5:30 – 6:30.

Cookie Baker to bake and donate two dozen cookies for a non-profit organization to serve to families in their hospitality room.  Please call our office for more information.

 

 

 

 

Volunteers Remove Christmas Lights in Downtown Salina~ January 2010

YAC Members work with Daisy Scouts on a Valentine Project~ February 2010

Youth Volunteers Participate in the Make A Child Smile Card Making Project at TVC~ February 2010

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