Youth Volunteer Corps of Muskogee is a team based service learning program for area youth in grades 7-12th. Program participants engage in constructive and meaningful service activities while having fun and learning about our community and themselves in the process! During the school year, YVC members meet for monthly projects and assist at community events. YVC of Muskogee is one of 33 YVC affiliate chapters across the U.S. and Canada, connecting youth with service opportunities in their communities for more than 25 years.
In the summer, things heat up with an intensive 6 week "Summer of Service" volunteer experience that begins with an orientation that includes first aid and water safety, proper food handling & storage, leading recreation activities, and team building and leadership on the ROPES course. Projects vary in length. So, whether you are looking for something to do every day, or just a day or two each week, we have something to fit your needs.
Working in teams of 10-12 youth, supervised by adult Team Leaders, assignments include:
Jr. Lifeguarding
Literacy Book Buddies
Camp Bennett
Leading games/recreation and wellness/nutrition activities in the parks, community centers and the farmer's market
Walking and grooming dogs at the local animal shelter
Short duration projects identified by the volunteers