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.

 

 

Remember to contact us in order to sign up for a volunteer opportunity!

Click here to view the latest Youth Volunteer Newsletter

 To see more pictures and information from youth volunteer projects click here!

Registered youth volunteers and parents are welcome to join our youth Facebook group, click below to join.

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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