Kirksville Area Chamber of Commerce - Event Information

Event Name:
Youth Volunteer Corps - Volunteering with Thousand Hill State Park

Description:


Youth Volunteer Corps (YVC) will be helping maintain Thousand Hills State Park. Volunteers should keep in mind the activities they will be doing to assist Thousand Hills will be outdoors. Closed toe shoes and clothes they don't mind getting dirty should be worn.

YVC projects engage teams of 8-10 youth ages 11-18 who volunteer their time to help local nonprofits and learn more about real issues in their communities. A trained and screened adult staff member supervises youth, leads them in icebreakers and team building activities, and facilitates meaningful reflection. 

To learn more about what volunteering with YVC looks like, watch our short video here: https://youtu.be/YhR3GfOySGY
 

Event Date:
7/27/2020 - 7/30/2020

Event Time:
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Central

Location:
Thousand Hills State Park
20431 MO-157
Kirksville, MO 63501

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Contact Person:
Kelly Adams
(phone: (660) 460-6215)

Details:

Youth Volunteer Corps (YVC) will be helping maintain Thousand Hills State Park. Volunteers should keep in mind the activities they will be doing to assist Thousand Hills will be outdoors. Closed toe shoes and clothes they don't mind getting dirty should be worn.
  • 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.
This summer, YVC projects in Kirksville will cost $33/participant. Scholarships are available; see website for more information. 


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7/27/2020 - 7/30/2020