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Partners
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We partner community organizations with youth who are keen to learn and contribute. If you need volunteers, we have three decades of experience perfecting the recipe for successful youth volunteer projects! Partner with Youth Central and you can:
Save Time and Effort: When you partner with Youth Central, we handle the volunteer recruiting, coordination and onsite management.
Learn From Diverse Perspectives: Youth bring fresh perspectives, creativity and enthusiasm, injecting new ideas and energy into your work.
Foster Future Advocates: Familiarizing youth with your cause can cultivate your next generation of volunteers, ambassadors and donors, ensuring your future relevance and sustainability.
Strong Communities: Volunteering encourages youth to become active and engaged citizens, promoting a sense of social responsibility and community involvement that is good for our society as a whole.
How It Works
Partners submit proposals for youth volunteer projects. We work with them to ensure the projects are youth-friendly. Then we find the volunteers for you! We handle all the recruiting and volunteer coordination.
The day of the project, we provide a trained staff member to help manage risks and supervise the youth onsite. They’ll also facilitate activities at the start and end of the project to maximize engagement and learning. Our talented youth take care of the rest!
Get Started
So you’re interested in engaging youth volunteers? First, answer the questions below to see if your project is a fit. Is your project:
1. At least four weeks from today?
2. Outside of school hours and wrapped up by 10:00 p.m.?
3. At least a 1.5-hour time commitment?
4. Suitable for a group of at least eight volunteers?
5. Accessible by public transit?
6. Open to a fresh new group of volunteers each time it runs?
If you answered yes to these questions, there’s a good chance your project is right for youth! If this is your first-time requesting youth volunteers please email yvc@youthcentral.com to explore partnering.
Don’t check every box? That’s ok, at certain times of year we can make exceptions. Please email us.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are we required to provide food? Can you send us the dietary requirements?
While it’s not required, our volunteers greatly appreciate snacks or meals, especially during projects that overlap with mealtimes. If you decide to offer food, you can coordinate with your Team Leader about any dietary restrictions when they reach out to you one week before your project.
How will I know who is a Youth Central volunteer?
Our youth volunteers proudly wear Youth Central t-shirts, making them easy to spot in crowds.
How often can we request youth volunteers?
There are no limits! Whether you need help weekly, monthly, or just once a year, we’re thrilled to partner with you as often as you like.
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