Youth Volunteer Corps (YVC) began in 1987 as a summer service program for Kansas City youth. Today, YVC is a network of affiliated organizations across the U.S. and Canada running that same program by engaging youth ages 11-18 in team-based, structured, diverse, flexible service-learning opportunities.
YVC affiliates are hosted by a credible nonprofit organization, hosted by YVC Headquarters directly, or are independent YVC programs. Affiliates include United Ways, YMCAs, Boys & Girls Clubs, volunteer centers, parks and recreation departments, and other youth-serving organizations. Each YVC program looks a little different depending on the host organization and the local community, but they all implement the same program model and receive ongoing support and resources from YVC Headquarters.
Stephanie has been working with YVC Staunton for 6 years and acts as the program director for this area. Formerly a high school Spanish teacher, Stephanie loves working with youth in a variety of capacities, from volunteering to dancing to learning and everything in-between. Originally from Philadelphia, Stephanie moved to the Shenandoah Valley for college at Mary Baldwin University and graduated with a Bachelors in English and Spanish, and a Masters of Arts in Teaching. When not leading youth in volunteer opportunities, Stephanie enjoys working with toddlers at the Blue Ridge Children's Museum, cataloging vintage and antique items at Green Valley Auctions, serving on the Staunton School Board, and playing with her dogs, cat, and chinchillas.Â