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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 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
Contact us by e-mailing volcor@nckvc.org or
call
785-823-3128 to get more information and to sign up for these volunteer opportunities.
New Volunteer Opportunities
Art Program Volunteer-
One high school senior to volunteer to help with Middle School Art
program on Wednesday's at 3pm each week for this school year
(October-April).
Street Fair Volunteers-
30 volunteers needed to help with activities during the street fair
on September 25 from 10:30am-4:30pm. 2 shifts
available--10am-1:30pm and 1-4:45pm. Help with crafts, games,
booth supervision, and more. Volunteers must be a Junior in High
School or older.
Cookie Bakers-
2 people needed to bake 2 dozen cookies for the Senior Spelling Bee.
Cookies should be homemade, professional in appearance and delivered
to The Volunteer Connection office by 5pm on Monday, September
27,2010. Baking, clean up and delivery=volunteer time.
Family Night Volunteers
need to help with various activities and games. 6:15-8:30pm-dates
and themes listed below. 4 Volunteers needed per evening.
Friday, September 17 Theme: Trailblazers (outside trail walking)
Friday, November 16 Theme: Give Thanks
Friday, December 17 Theme: Remember Him
Make a Difference Day Volunteer Opportunity
The Volunteer Connection Youth Advisory Council is
partnering with the Salina Emergency Aid Food Bank to bring youth a
fun volunteer opportunity that will help feed the hungry in Salina.
Youth will have the opportunity to make and paint clay bowls for the
Empty Bowl Soup Supper in November.
Volunteers May Sign Up for One or Both Days there
will be extra bowls to be painted on the 23rd if you are unable to
attend on the 15th.
Friday, October 15 (School is out for USD 305 and
Sacred Heart) youth will be able to sign up to make clay bowls.
Shifts will be 9:00am-10:30am, 10:30am-noon and 1:30-3pm. 36 volunteers per session so participants must sign up
through The Volunteer Connection. A liability waiver is required.
Saturday, October 23
youth will gather to paint clay bowls. Youth will
paint the bowls that they made on October 15 and any other extra
bowls that are left to paint.
Shifts will be 9:00am-10:30am, 10:30am-noon and
1:00-2:30pm. 36 volunteers per session. Participants must sign up through The Volunteer Connection. A liability waiver is required.
About
the Empty Bowl Soup Supper
The soup supper is an annual fund raiser for the Salina Emergency
Aid Food Bank that is open to the public. Tickets are sold for the
supper. For each $10 ticket purchased you may pick one of the clay
bowls and you get a bowl of soup. All proceeds support the food
bank. November 7, 11:30am-2pm. Tickets for the event will be
available for purchase during the bowl making and painting sessions.
On-Going Volunteer Opportunities
Mentors
to assist Lead Teachers with tutoring and group activities for
middle-school students during an after school program, and serve as
positive role models; requires a desire to work with youth,
excellent oral and written skills; Also to spend special one-on-one
time with individual students; Tuesdays and / or Thursdays, 4:00 -
5:30 p.m. Must be 16 or older.
Program Assistants-
volunteers work with girls to promote leadership skills on an
individual and group basis at various outreach sites in the
community on various days and times through the school year. Serve
as a positive example for girls while sharing knowledge and skills
in a fun and interactive environment. Program assistants may be
middle or high school age.
Childcare Assistants-
to help care for children ages 0-10 on Tuesday evenings from
5:15-6:15pm and 5:15pm-7:30pm, September 14- November 16. Must be at
least 16 years of age. Volunteers will work with a lead teacher in a
structured environment on various activities. Volunteers must be
willing to commit to at least 3 evenings. Extensive background check
and TB test required, expense paid.
Child Care-Assist
with childcare on Monday evenings from 6-8pm. Must be 16
years of age or older. (Year Round)
City Boards-Youth
volunteers (14 and older) needed to participate on an ongoing basis
with various City Boards. Youth have an opportunity to build
leadership skills, learn about the community and government while
earning service hours. The following boards are available for youth
participation: Accessibility Advisory Board, Animal Control Advisory
and Appeals Board, Arts and Humanities Commission, Community Art and
Design Advisory Committee, Housing Authority, Human Relations
Commission and Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. 4-6 month
commitment after the initial trial period. Meeting times will
accommodate youth schedule. (Year Round) Contact Eva for more
information.
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