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Select 'Add to Cart' only once per project. To complete registration, select your cart at the top of the page. Ensure the number of projects in your cart reflects the number of projects for which you wish to register. No refunds will be provided after purchase.

To register more than one youth volunteer, adjust the quantity accordingly. Each volunteer must have an individual waiver on file.

Watershed Committee of the Ozarks

$49.00

Dates: June 3-6

Time: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM Monday-Thursday

Drop Off/Pick Up Location: 2400 East Valley Water Mill Road Springfield, MO 65803

Project Details:

YVC will be kicking off its summer of service with the Watershed Committee of the Ozarks, which sustains and improves water resources of Springfield and Greene County through education and effective management of the region's watersheds.

YVC projects are open to all youth ages 11-18
Youth volunteers will need to bring their own lunch each day.
Transportation to and from the project will not be provided.
Volunteers need to wear clothing that can get dirty.

Learn More About Watershed Committee of the Ozarks: https://watershedcommittee.org/

To register more than one youth volunteer, adjust the quantity accordingly. Each volunteer must have an individual waiver on file.

No Refunds Will Be Provided After Purchase

Dickerson Park Zoo

$49.00

Dates: July 22-25

Time: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Drop Off/Pick Up Location: 3043 N. Fort, Springfield, MO 65803

Project Details:

YVC will be volunteering at the Dickerson Park Zoo to help remove invasive plants, landscape, and do grounds maintenance (surrounded by all of the animals at the zoo, of course).

Important Details:

YVC projects are open to all youth ages 11-18
Youth volunteers will need to bring their own lunch each day.
Wear weather-appropriate clothing and close-toed shoes that can get dirty (long pants are recommended because of working in brushy areas).
Transportation to and from the project will not be provided.

Learn More About Dickerson Park Zoo: https://dickersonparkzoo.org/Zoo/

To register more than one youth volunteer, adjust the quantity accordingly. Each volunteer must have an individual waiver on file.

No Refunds Will Be Provided After Purchase

Springfield Botanical Gardens

$49.00

Dates: June 10-13

Time: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM Monday-Thursday

Drop Off/Pick Up Location: 2400 S Scenic Ave, Springfield, MO 65807

The Botanical Center is located in the center of Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park. It is accessible from the South Creek Greenway Trail.

Meet the Program Director inside the botanical center atrium for instructions. Feel free to wait inside or on the roof plaza for pick up.

Project Details:

The Springfield Botanical Gardens is a collection of plants, gardens and natural areas within the very popular Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park. YVC volunteers will work within the 112-acre site to provide opportunities and exhibits that connect people with nature.

YVC projects are open to all youth ages 11-18.
Youth volunteers will need to bring their own lunch each day.
Transportation to and from the project will not be provided.
Projects will include pulling weeds, light shrub pruning, spreading mulch, spreading gravel on trails, picking up limbs, walnuts and plant debris, digging and transplanting plants, watering flowers, and possibly moving garden edge stone. Possibly cleaning the farmstead historic buildings and artifacts.
Please wear sunscreen, closed toe shoes, and consider bringing a hat and a jacket or button up.
Gloves will be provided.

Learn More About Springfield Botanical Gardens:

https://parkboard.org/274/Springfield-Botanical-Gardens

To register more than one youth volunteer, adjust the quantity accordingly. Each volunteer must have an individual waiver on file.

No Refunds Will Be Provided After Purchase

Crosslines Springfield

$49.00

Dates: June 24-27

Time: 8:45 AM to 2:30 PM Monday-Thursday

Drop Off/Pick Up Location: P.O. Box 3947, Springfield, MO 65808

Project Details:

YVC will be volunteering with CrossLines who provides support to families in crisis in Greene County through food assistance, hygiene items and clothing vouchers.

YVC projects are open to all youth ages 11-18.
Youth volunteers will need to bring their own lunch each day.
Transportation to and from the project will not be provided.
Please wear comfortable clothing (shorts, tshirts, closed toe shoes).
Projects may include assisting in the food pantry to stock shelves, helping clients carry bags to their vehicles, breaking down cardboard, sorting canned goods, and a possible outside project.
The pantry is air-conditioned, but the warehouse is not. Water will be provided for volunteers but we also encourage youth to bring their own water bottle.

Learn More About Crosslines:

http://www.crosslines.org/

To register more than one youth volunteer, adjust the quantity accordingly. Each volunteer must have an individual waiver on file.

No Refunds Will Be Provided After Purchase

Eden Village- July

$49.00

Dates: July 8-11

Time: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Drop Off/Pick Up Location: Eden Village, 2801 E. Division Springfield, MO 65803

Project Details:

Eden Village provides an all-inclusive program that addresses the needs of the chronically disabled homeless. Volunteer activities will include gardening, landscaping, and general ground work.

Other Important Details:

YVC projects are open to all youth ages 11-18
Youth volunteers will need to bring their own lunch each day.
Wear weather-appropriate clothing and close-toed shoes that can get dirty.
Bring gardening gloves if desired.
Transportation to and from the project will not be provided.

Learn More About Eden Village: https://www.gatheringtree.org/eden-village

To register more than one youth volunteer, adjust the quantity accordingly. Each volunteer must have an individual waiver on file.

No Refunds Will Be Provided After Purchase

The Kitchen

$33.00

Dates: July 15-18

Time: 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM

(Most of our summer projects are from 9AM-3PM, but this is a half day project)

Drop Off/Pick Up Location: 1630 N Jefferson Ave, Springfield, MO 65803

Project Details:

Join YVC as we volunteer at The Kitchen, an organization that brings stability and purpose to people who are homeless in Springfield.

Important Details:

YVC projects are open to all youth ages 11-18
Youth volunteers will need to bring their own lunch each day.
Wear weather-appropriate clothing and close-toed shoes that can get dirty.
Transportation to and from the project will not be provided.
Projects may include organizing donation and making food or care packages for clients.

Learn More About The Kitchen: https://www.thekitcheninc.org/

To register more than one youth volunteer, adjust the quantity accordingly. Each volunteer must have an individual waiver on file.

No Refunds Will Be Provided After Purchase

The Dream Center

$49.00

Dates: July 29-August 1

Time: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Drop Off/Pick Up Location: 829 W. Atlantic St, Springfield, MO 65803

Project Details:

YVC will be volunteering at The Springfield Dream Center for this project. The Dream Center offers programs for all members of the community, including a food pantry and clothing closet. Volunteer activities will include serving in their food pantry and clothing closet, putting together packages for Dream Center families, ground maintenance in the courtyard and flower beds, helping prep meals for families, and helping canvas the neighborhood to advertise for a Dream Center block party.

Important Details:

YVC projects are open to all youth ages 11-18
Youth volunteers will need to bring their own lunch each day.
Wear weather-appropriate clothing and close-toed shoes that can get dirty.
Youth will need to wear their YVC summer shirt each day (provided for free on the first day of projects). If you would like to purchase an additional YVC shirt, you may do so on the "Select Your Projects" page.
Transportation to and from the project will not be provided.

Learn More About Dream Center: https://www.springfielddreamcenter.com/

To register more than one youth volunteer, adjust the quantity accordingly. Each volunteer must have an individual waiver on file.

No Refunds Will Be Provided After Purchase

YVC Summer T-Shirt 2019

$6.00

EMPOWER

We believe YVC empowers youth to lift each other up and make a difference in their community!

Every youth receives one free YVC summer T-shirt with registration for summer projects. We ask that youth wear their YVC shirt during all summer projects. If you would like to purchase an extra T-shirt, you can do so for $6. Program directors will give free T-shirts in addition to extra T-shirts purchased to youth on the first day of projects.