August 2024

With a handful of service projects still remaining before school starts, we are reflecting on the amazing dedication of our youth volunteers this summer. Over 170 middle and high school students participated in YVCHR programs throughout the months of June, July and August, providing support to over two dozen local non-profit organizations, healthcare facilities, parks, and museums. These youth volunteers rolled up their sleeves and opened their hearts to address the many diverse needs of this community, and in the process, they gained valuable work and life skills while making meaningful connections with others.

As we prepare to launch our new program year on September 1st, we are excited to announce that in addition to celebrating our 15-year anniversary, we are also approaching 100,000 total hours of service since 2009! Stay tuned as we inch closer to this monumental milestone!

Celebrating 15 Years of Youth Service!

Since 2009, YVCHR has been committed to one mission: engaging youth in team-based service experiences that build life and work skills while inspiring a lifetime ethic of service. Our 15-year anniversary is an opportunity to demonstrate how YVCHR is LIGHTING THE WAY to a stronger, healthier, better connected, more productive and compassionate community through high-quality youth development and service learning efforts and effective collaboration. Join us as we celebrate the over 4,500 local youth who have invested nearly 100,000 volunteer hours into the Hampton Roads community.

• Purchasing a Golden Ticket will not provide entry to the gala; event tickets sold separately.
• Those who purchase a Golden Ticket do not have to be present to win. 
• We will announce the winner at the gala on Saturday, October 19th. 
• Multiple tickets can be purchased by the same person. 
• Airfare is not included.
• Odds of winning (per ticket purchased) is 1 out of 100.
• Package expires 24 months after event date.
• All proceeds benefit YVCHR!

Join the international network of YVC alumni and connect with other professionals and community leaders while representing Hampton Roads!

Youth Voice

Any youth volunteer who has served 30 hours or more with YVCHR is invited to complete a super short survey that will help us evaluate program effectiveness. We appreciate your input!

Upcoming Service Projects

• Click the project links below or visit our Project Calendar for more information about each service opportunity. Some projects have special requirements or considerations, so please read carefully.
• Log in to your YDAT account to sign up for project(s)! Volunteer spots go fast, so be sure to reserve yours ASAP.
• Be sure you can commit and have transportation to the project(s) for which you are registered.
• Ensure you receive timely informational emails by adding programdirector@yvchr.org to your contact safelist. To avoid having our emails go to junk/spam, click here for Safelist directions!

You can see our youth volunteers in action by following us

on Facebook and Instagram!

Ready to register for a service project? Follow the steps below. If you do NOT receive a confirmation email after registering, please contact programdirector@yvchr.org.

Step 1. Visit https://ydat.org/site/HamptonRoads

Step 2. Log in with your existing credentials -OR- create a new account.

Step 3. Access your YDAT account and explore list of service projects.

Step 4. Register for a project by clicking the word "ADD" next to your project(s) of choice. Then scroll to the bottom and click the other "NEXT" button. You can register for multiple projects at once.

Step 5. You'll be directed to a screen with details for the project(s) you selected. Be sure to read all project information carefully and then click "SIGN UP." A confirmation message will appear, and you'll also receive an email confirming your registration to the email address associated with your YDAT account.

Lynnhaven River Now Clean-up

(Virginia Beach)

Saturday, September 14th

9:00am-11:00am

International Coastal Cleanup Day

(Newport News)

Saturday, September 21st

9:00am-12:00pm

Measuring & Cleaning Oyster Gardens

(Suffolk)

Saturday, September 28th

10:00am-1:00pm

One Child Center for Autism

Kid's Night

(Williamsburg)

Saturday, August 24th

4:30-9:00pm

Autism Society Respite Night

(Chesapeake)

Saturday, September 21st

5:00-7:30pm

Bugfest

(Newport News)

Saturday, September 26th

9:45am-2:15pm

Great Pumpkin Packing Party

(Yorktown)

Thursday, October 3rd

5:30pm-7:00pm

Special Olympics Bowling

(Yorktown)

Wednesdays

September 18th-October 30

4:45pm-6:15pm

*Volunteers must be able to commit to all 7 weeks of this session.*

Spruce-Up Day at C.H.A.T.S.

(Yorktown)

Saturday, September 14th

9:00am-12:00pm

Challenger Baseball

(Newport News)

Saturday, October 5th

10:00am-12:00pm

Bonus Opportunity! Volunteers Needed THIS Monday!

NOTE: YVCHR staff will not be on-site for this project. Youth will report to Grove Christian Outreach Center at the designated sign-up time and report to Grove staff for volunteer instructions. This is not a YVCHR-hosted event.

York County Volunteer Association