Volunteer

Available Projects

At Youth Volunteer Corps, we take the health, welfare, and safety of all of our staff, volunteers, communities, and partners seriously. As you know, on March 11, the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak was characterized as a pandemic by the World Health Organization. We are closely monitoring daily updates and recommendations from the CDC.
 
If your child or an immediate family member is not feeling well, we ask that the youth volunteer stay home. YVC encourages you to follow the CDC, DHEC, WHO, and local government recommendations for mitigation.
 
Please note: All in-person projects scheduled through May 11 are cancelled. Virtual projects, if available, will be labeled as such. ​
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Joplin Humane Society
Date: Saturday, April 18th
Time: 12 PM to 3 PM
Location: 140 E Emperor Rd

We will be walking dogs, bathing dogs, and socializing kittens. Youth MUST have gone through the orientation before working on this project. Youth must be at least 14 years old to register for this project.
Special Olympics Track and Field Day
Date: Friday, April 24th
Time: 9 AM to 2 PM
Location: Carl Junction High School, 806 W Walnut St.

We will be doing a variety of jobs during the event: acting as athlete buddies, cheering, running messages, working concessions, helping with clean-up, and more.
Ronald McDonald House
Date: Saturday, May 16th
Time: 12 PM - 4 PM
Location: 3402 S Jackson Ave, Joplin, MO 64804

Youth volunteers will be making a meal for the residents and doing yard work.
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Perspectives Preparatory Academy
Date: Monday-Thursday, June 8th-11th
Time: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: 3531 N Rangeline Rd, Joplin, MO 64801

​Youth volunteers will be building a community garden for the school and its students!
Hearts & Hammer and One Joplin
Date: Monday-Thursday, June 15th-18th
Time: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: 931 E 4th St, Joplin, MO 64801

​Youth volunteers will be building little libraries for the community. One Joplin will place them around neighborhoods in Joplin.
Joplin Senior Center
Date: Monday-Thursday, June 22nd-25th
Time: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: 2616 S Picher Ave, Joplin, MO 64804

Youth volunteers will be serving lunch, packaging Meal on Wheels deliveries, teaching computer/smartphone skills, leading games/crafts/gardening and more!
Lafayette House
Date: Monday-Thursday, July 6th-9th
Time: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: 1809 S Connor Ave, Joplin, MO 64804

Youth volunteers will be leading activities in Lafayette House's childcare. They will also be doing yard work and painting some of the Lafayette House's interior.
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