How do i get involved in yvc of anderson county
If you are between the ages of 11-18, and would like to become part of YVC, please fill out the application on the volunteer page. You can find the page on the tabs above or click here. Once you have filled out the application, please scan it and email to renee@uwandsc.org or mail it to the United Way office at PO Box 2067, Anderson, SC 29622, attention YVC.
is there a cost to be a member?
YVC is free* to participate! Because YVC and United Way are both nonprofits, we rely on generous donations to keep doing our great work. We ask that if you are able, please contribute to our program supply fund.
*Week-long Summer of Service projects have a fee to participate
*Week-long Summer of Service projects have a fee to participate
wHAT IF I ONLY NEED SERVICE HOURS FOR SCHOOL? CAN I STILL PARTICIPATE?
You can still participate, but you will still need to fill out the application online. If you are only planning to serve for the hours you are required to serve for school or clubs, please note that at the top of your application.
wHAT IS A TYPICAL PROJECT LIKE?
At a typical project, we arrive about 15 minutes early. We make sure new attendees are introduced to the group, and that everyone understands why we are completing the project. YVC's goal is to help youth understand why there is need to serve and to change their perspective on volunteering. We do that through challenging, unique, and educational projects as well as through service-learning.