The Greater Ridgewood Youth Council, Inc.
Serving Youth and Families Since 1980
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OUR FOUR FUNDAMENTAL GOALS
1. To engage youth in service projects that are challenging, rewarding and educational.
2. To serve the unmet needs of the community and its residents.
3. To promote among youth a greater understanding and appreciation for the diversity of their community.
4. To promote a lifetime ethic of service among youth.
It's All About Quality!
OUR MISSION
We create volunteer opportunities to address community needs and to inspire youth for a lifetime commitment to service.
YVC Queens
YOUTH VOLUNTEER CORPS IS UNIQUE
Youth Volunteer Corps (YVC) began in 1987 as a summer service program for Kansas City youth. Today, YVC is a network of affiliated organizations across the U.S. and Canada running that same program by engaging youth ages 11-18 in team-based, structured, diverse, flexible service-learning opportunities.
YVC Affiliates include United Ways, YMCAs, Boys & Girls Clubs, volunteer centers, parks and recreation departments and other youth-serving organizations. Each YVC program looks a little different depending on the host organization and the local community, but they all implement the same program model and receive ongoing support and resources from YVC Headquarters.
Goal 1
To engage youth in service projects that are challenging, rewarding and educational.
Goal 2
To serve the unmet needs of the community and its residents.
Goal 3
To promote among youth a greater understanding and appreciation for the diversity of their community
Goal 4
To promote a lifetime ethic of service among youth.