To get your school involved call us today! The Volunteer Center SOUTH BAY-HARBOR-LONG BEACH

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them with information and training to effectively promote positive social change in the community through MEANINGFUL volunteerism and active CITIZENSHIP.

1 To get your school involved call us today! VCYC volunteer.center.youth.coalition. give back to your community Founded in September 1999, VCYC was designed to IDENTIFY, EMPOWER, and MOBILIZE youth from South Bay high schools by providing them with information and training to effectively promote positive social change in the community through MEANINGFUL volunteerism and active CITIZENSHIP. The Volunteer Center SOUTH BAY-HARBOR-LONG BEACH 1230 Cravens Avenue Torrance, CA (310) (310) fax laying the groundwork for today and youth tomorrow s led volunteering

the friendships big picture: building a strong youth volunteer coalition for a stronger community Members are expected to generate ENTHUSIASM and support for service projects, help create them, and

VCYC members attend meetings twice a month, as well as serve as Volunteer Center liaisons at their respective schools and ROLE MODELS to their peers by actively participating in community service

youth giving back to our community volunteerism leadership networking A Coalition of SOUTH BAY public and private HIGH SCHOOLS where representatives are trained to PROMOTE YOUTH VOLUNTEERISM at their

2 the friendships big picture: building a strong youth volunteer coalition for a stronger community Members are expected to generate ENTHUSIASM and support for service projects, help create them, and recruit fellow students to volunteer. VCYC members attend meetings twice a month, as well as serve as Volunteer Center liaisons at their respective schools and ROLE MODELS to their peers by actively participating in community service projects. youth giving back to our community volunteerism leadership networking A Coalition of SOUTH BAY public and private HIGH SCHOOLS where representatives are trained to PROMOTE YOUTH VOLUNTEERISM at their schools through UNDERSTANDING COMMUNITY NEEDS. Coalition members create and implement region-wide service projects for our Seasons of Service Days. WHY VCYC? By becoming Coalition members, you are given a COMPETITIVE EDGE when applying for COLLEGE or EMPLOYMENT later on in life. You also meet and work with students from different schools in the South Bay, learn and practice marketing and LEADERSHIP SKILLS, receive special training from guest speakers, and become knowledgeable of the needs of your community as well as how to address them. THE ROLE OF A VCYC REPRESENTATIVE The role of the representatives is to ensure greater access to volunteer opportunities for everyone on campus, and to ADVOCATE FOR YOUTH VOLUNTEERISM by speaking to groups, etc. As a representative, you help to decide on regional service projects for SEASONS OF SERVICE DAYS and help implement them. Representatives from all schools are responsible for recruiting volunteers for these events.

3 Volunteer Center Youth Coalition Representative Responsibilities The role of the representatives is to ensure greater access to volunteer opportunities for everyone on campus, and to advocate for youth volunteerism by speaking to groups, etc. As a representative, you help to decide on 4 regional service projects for Seasons of Service Days and help implement them. Representatives from all schools are responsible for recruiting volunteers for these events. Representatives are expected to generate enthusiasm and support for service projects, help create them, and recruit fellow students to volunteer. VCYC members attend meetings once a month, as well as serve as Volunteer Center liaisons at their respective schools and role models to their peers by actively participating in community service projects. Attendance at meetings is mandatory. A maximum of two (2) non-consecutive excused absences will be allowed, then the school advisor is notified and the student may lose their position. Representatives are also responsible for reporting back to their high school activities director, advisor, or faculty representative, information regarding volunteer opportunities and VCYC events. Representatives will keep a log of their VCYC hours to be signed off by the VCYC Youth Programs Coordinator AND their high school faculty representative. We have 5 youth board and 2 committee chair positions that representatives can run for, as well as be a part of a committee. By becoming VCYC members, you are given a competitive edge when applying for college or employment later on in life. You also meet and work with students from different schools in the South Bay, learn and practice marketing and leadership skills, receive special training from guest speakers, and become knowledgeable of the needs of your community as well as how to address them. Meeting Information: Two meetings a month will be held at The Volunteer Center the first Wednesday (6:00-7:00 p.m.) and the third Sunday (3:30-4:30 p.m.) of every month (subject to change). In addition members will be expected to attend Days of Service (Make a Difference Day in October, Family Volunteer Day in November, Martin Luther King Jr. Day in January, and National Youth Service Day in Spring of 2010, as well as other days planned by the VCYC committee). How to apply Complete the attached application and return it to us ASAP. We only accept 5 representatives from each high school and representatives can hold their place for up to 3 years! Don t miss your chance. If you have questions, contact Katie Kang, Youth Programs Coordinator at or by at youthprogs@volctr-sobay.org. Visit us on the web at

4 Volunteer Center Youth Coalition Representative Application Please Print Clearly Student's Name: Grade in Sept: Birthdate: Address: City: Zip: : Cell: Other School or Community Club Affiliation(s): Volunteer Experiences: T-shirt Size: Adult S M L XL XXL Sweatshirt Size: Adult S M L XL XXL School Name: School Representative: : Website: Student I understand and agree to my responsibilities as a representative of the Volunteer Center Youth Coalition. I also understand that I must pay a $36 non-refundable membership fee each year. I understand that I am expected to attend all scheduled meetings and complete my expected duties. Student Signature Parent I understand my child s responsibilities as a representative of the Volunteer Center Youth Coalition. I also understand that we must pay a $36 non-refundable membership fee each year. I also understand that payment plans are available if needed. Parent Signature School Representative (Activities Director, Club Coordinator, teacher, etc.) I understand my responsibilities as a partner with the Volunteer Center Youth Coalition. I also understand that the school has the option to pay their representatives membership fees. School Representative s Signature Payment Method: I have included a check for $36, payable to The Volunteer Center Please charge my credit card $36 I would also like to make a tax-deducible donation of $ in support of the Youth Programs Name on Card: Amnt. $ Credit Card #: Exp. Signature:

5 Permission Slip, Medical & Media Consent Form I give permission for my child, to attend VCYC meetings and events at The Volunteer Center located at 1230 Cravens Ave. Torrance, CA 90501, or other sites sponsored by The Volunteer Center. (please initial) I, the undersigned parent or guardian of do herby authorize and give my consent to medical, surgical and dental diagnostic procedures or treatment including, but not limited to physical examination, inoculations and therapeutic treatment of my above-named child whenever any of the foregoing is deemed necessary by a licensed physician/dentist. A consent in advance for such treatment is authorized by Section 25.8 of the Civil Code of California. Parent/Guardian Signature Child's Name Date of Birth Home Address: High School attending: Grade in Sept: Parent 1/Guardian 1 Parent 2/Guardian 2 Other Emergency Contact Allergies: I also give The Volunteer Center permission to use photographs, video, or other forms of media of my child for publication materials. (please initial)

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