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Youth Volunteer CorpsOF SOUTHERN ARIZONA

Summer of Service 2012


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FAQs -What is the Youth Volunteer Corps Summer of Service?Youth Volunteer Corps (YVC) is a program of Volunteer Southern Arizona that engages youth ages11-18 in meaningful service learning projects in the Greater Tucson area. Projects are led byAmeriCorps members and impact community issues such as education, emergency preparedness,environment, health, and leadership. This summer holds eight weeks of intensely meaningful andfun-packed service projects. These projects generally take place Monday through Thursday from9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

-How much does it cost?YVC summer projects have a registration fee of $100. There are full and partial scholarshipsavailable.

-How do I get involved?You can start by coming to our summer registration event on May 12, 2012! The event will take placeat 3130 N. Dodge Blvd. and will start at 10:00 AM and end at 4:00 PM. Be sure to arrive early forguaranteed registration in the project that interests you most! At the event, you will learneverything you will need to know about our summer service projects. If you miss our registrationhave no fear! You can visit Volunteer Southern Arizona at 3130 N. Dodge from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PMMonday through Friday, call us at (520) 881-3300, or visit our website at www.volunteersoaz.org(click on Programs and scroll down to YouthNow! Collaboration and Youth Volunteer Corps). Next,choose the projects you want to sign up for.

-More questions?Give us a call! You can contact a team leader at (520) 881-3300; we will be more than happy toanswer any questions!

Above: YVC Team Leaders (from left to right): Erin Kowalsky - EmergencyPreparedness, Bridgette Schneck - Environment, Melissa Godar - Leadership,

Jessica Lohman - Health, and Leigh Moyer - Education.


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Dates/Times:

Tuesday through Thursday

9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Location:

Tuesday: Desert Ashram, 3403 W. Sweetwater Dr.

Wednesday: Ward 6 Council Bldg., 3202 E. 1st St.Thursday: YWCA, 525 N. Bonita Ave.

Spots Available: 25

Contact:

Melissa Godar @ 881-3300 x117 [email protected]

Important Info:

Must be 13 years of age or older. Please bring a lunchWednesday and Thursday. Lunch will be provided onTuesday. On Tuesday and Thursday wear clothes ap-

propriate to working outside. Please bring a waterbottle.

Week 1: May 29-31

Discovering Diversity

Habitat for Humanity

Caring CompanionsDates/Times:

Tuesday through Thursday

9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Location:

Handmaker Jewish Services for the Aging

2221 N. Rosemont BlvdSpots Available: 20

Contact:

Jessica Lohman @ 881-3300 x117 or [email protected]

Important Info:

Lunch will be provided Tuesday through Thursday.

Dates/Times:

Tuesday through Thursday6:00 AM to 12:00 PMLocation:

7169 S. Vuelta SiluetaTucson, AZ 85756

Spots Available: 24

Contact:

Leigh Moyer @ 881-3300 x124 or [email protected]

Important Info:

Must be 16 years of age or older and fill out additional waiver prior to project. Please bring a sack lunch, wearclosed toe shoes and jeans, bring a refillable water bottle, and wear sunscreen.

Want to lend a hand to a family in need? Well, here is your chance! Help build a new, stable home for those inneed. Be a part of a group that has housed over 2 million people in over 500,000 decent, affordable homes. Comehelp build a home, help a family, and learn new skills!

Challenge your perceptions and discover the diversity inTucson by helping at three local organizations that serveminority groups. At Desert Ashram (a universalmonestary, meditation, and retreat center) we will bebuilding a garden. We will go from creating a peacefulenvironment to creating peace for people living with HIV/AIDS. TIHAN, Tucson Interfaith HIV/AIDS Network, willshow us how to make HIV/AIDS ribbons, origami cranes,and care packages for those who are living with

HIV. Our final day will be spent with YWCA working intheir garden.

Be a caring companion and discover how easy it can beto brighten the day of a senior citizen! We will spend theweek at Handmaker Jewish Services for the Aging whereyou will meet the amazing people. Kick off the week bygetting to know the residents at a carnival themed partycomplete with face painting and treats! Each day you willinteract with the residents in new and exciting ways- helpthem make mosaic flower pots, play pool, bingo andmore! By the end of the week, you will have the chance

to perform a creative piece for residents who areexperiencing the early signs of memory loss. If you have apassion for caring, then this project is for you.


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Week 2: June 4-7

Garden for GoodDates/Times:

Monday throughThursday9:00 AM to 3:00 PMLocation:

Sunnyside Neighborhood Association Community Garden5901 S Fiesta Tucson, AZ

Spots Available: 20

Contact:

Jessica Lohman @ 881-3300 x117 or [email protected]

Important Info:

Please bring a sack lunch each day and a water bottle. Wear comfortable clothes, closed toe shoes, sunscreen,and bring a hat.

Do you love being outdoors and getting your hands dirty? Come join us in the Sunnyside NeighborhoodAssociation Community Garden! Plant some veggies and get active with us as we learn basic gardeningtechniques. By helping in the garden, you will have the satisfaction of knowing that you helped families inthe Sunnyside neighborhood gain access to healthy foods! We will also create artwork for the garden andlearn about recycling.

Left: Previous Project - Sunnyside Community PeaceGarden

Above: Previous Project - Beat Back Buffelgrass


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Week 4: June 18-21

Dates/Times:

Monday through Thursday

9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Location:Arizona Historical Society

949 E. 2nd St.

Spots Available: 24

Contact:

Leigh Moyer @ 881-3300 x124 or

[email protected]

Important Info:

Please bring a lunch and a water bottle. On

Wednesday and Thursday, please wear clothesappropriate to work outside and sunscreen.

Arizona 100 and You!Save a DropDates/Times:


9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Location:Monday - Wednesday: 4210 N. Campbell Ave.

Thursday: 2205 S. 4th Ave.

Spots Available: 20

Contact:

Erin Kowalsky @ 881-3300 x121 or

[email protected]

Important Info:

Please bring a lunch and a water bottle. Throughout

the week wear comfortable clothing that can get dirty,closed toe shoes, and sunscreen.

Arizona turned 100 this year! Celebrate your state andyour community by learning about Arizona's history andworking in and around Tucson's great museums. We willvisit the Arizona Historical Society Museum at the U of A,viewing the exhibits, learning how history is preservedand taught and take care of some artifacts of our own.We will also spend time at the Fort Lowell Museum,

where a park clean up might just lead to a treasure hunt;hint, hint. Make a little of your own history this summer!

Water in Tucson?! We sure do have it! Learn how toharvest it and conserve it. Spend a week with REALMEnvironments and University of Arizona CooperativeExtension as we learn all different techniques, both in-door and outdoor, then finish the week off by paintingand installing cisterns! Learn about healthy food and be apart of a new farm!

Above: Previous Project - Sunnyside Community Peace Garden


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Week 5: June 25-28

Dates/Times:


9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Location:Casa de los Ninos

1101 N. 4th Ave.

Spots Available: 18

Contact:

Jessica Lohman @ 881-3300 x117 or

[email protected]

Important Info:

Must be 16 years of age or older to participate in this

project. Please bring a sack lunch and water bottleeach day. Wear comfortable shoes.

Role ModelsClean & Beautiful Colossal Cave

Mountain ParkDates/Times:


9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Location:Colossal Cave Mountain Park

16721 E. Spanish Trail Dr.

Spots Available: 24

Contact:

Bridgette Schneck @ 881-3300 x124 or

[email protected]

Important Info:


the week wear comfortable clothing that can get dirty,closed toe shoes, sunscreen, and bring a hat.

Young children crave role models in their life. Stepup and be a positive one for the children of Casa delos Ninos! Casa de los Ninos provides a safeenvironment for children who have been abused,neglected or at-risk. Join us as we lead an animalthemed day camp experience for children whodeserve it. We will learn about and play with insects,interact with animals from the Desert Museum, takea trip to the zoo, and so much more!

Interested in exploring Colossal Cave MountainPark? Well heres your chance! Come explore thepark by helping with trail maintenance, removingbuffelgrass, and helping with the gardens. ColossalCave Mountain Park preserves our naturalresources and native plants and animals. Dont missout on this educational and interesting adventurewhere we get to tour the cave for free!

Above: Previous Project - Get Back our Gardens


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Week 6: July 9-12

Dates/Times:


9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Location:Tohono Chul Park

7366 N. Paseo Del Norte

Spots Available: 24

Contact:

Bridgette Schneck @ 881-3300 x124 or

[email protected]

Important Info:

Please bring a lunch and a water bottle. Wear clothes

you can get dirty, closed toe shoes, sunscreen, andbring a hat.

Taking Charge of Tohono ChulHome Away From HomeDates/Times:


9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Location:3482 E. River Rd .

Tucson, AZ 85718

Spots Available: 24

Contact:

Leigh Moyer @ 881-3300 x124 or

[email protected]

Important Info:


the week wear clothing that you will be comfortableworking in and closed toe shoes.

Take charge of the gardens and trails throughoutTohono Chul Park. Enjoy the outdoors whilehelping to preserve the parks environment. Wewill be helping with trail maintenance, doing somegardening, and making sure Tohono Chul Park cancontinue to be beautiful. We will celebrate ourprogress at the end of the week with an invitationout to all the parents for a small party.

Home sweet home is not something that mostpeople have to worry about, but for some people,they can't go home. Lend a hand to refugees byharvesting and canning fruits or vegetables andcelebrating the cultures that have come to the US.With the International Rescue Committee and Iska-shitaa, learn about refugees in Tucson and how toharvest wild food in your community. Celebratewith new friends at a Welcome Party at the end of

the week!

Above: Previous Project - Be Prepared!


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Week 7: 16-19

Dates/Times:


9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Location:

Monday: Police Department, 101 W. Miracle Mile

Tuesday: Santa Rose Library, 1075 S. 10th Ave.

Wednesday: Red Cross, 2916 E. Broadway

Thursday: Santa Rose Library, 1075 S. 10th Ave. and

House of Neighborly Service, 243 W. 33rd St.

Spots Available: 20

Contact:


[email protected]

Important Info:

Please bring a lunch and water bottle daily and wearclothes that you can get wet on Thursday.

Safety FirstGive a Horse a HandDates/Times:


9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Location:

If riding in the van meet at 3130 N. Dodge Blvd.

If meeting at Equine Voices meet at 1540 W. Dove

Way, Amado, AZ from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Spots Available: 20

Contact:

Melissa Godar @ 881-3300 x117 or

[email protected]

Important Info:

Please bring a lunch and a water bottle each day.Wear clothes for working outside, closed toe shoes,sunscreen and bring a hat. 13 spots are available fortransportation. Must complete extra waiver.

Earthquake! Fire! Tsunami! Oh, my! Curious about howTucson responds to an emergency? Take a week with theTucson Police Department, Rural/Metro Fire, and the

Red Cross to learn all about Tucsons disaster relief.Youll spend some time touring a fire truck andambulance, getting a first-hand look at how the RedCross prepares for an emergency, and youll round outthe week teaching the youngsters at House of NeighborlyService what you learned. Safety first!

Come out and get hands on helping at Jumpin Jack Ranchwith Equine Voices Rescue and Sanctuary. The horsesthere have spent most of their lives being mistreated, butnow they have a safe place to live. Were going to helpthis organization by mucking corrals (picking up poop),cleaning water troughs and horse equipment, weeding,working on their garden, and most importantly, providingthe horses with positive human interaction so they canlearn to trust again. You will receive safety training sothat you can be around the horses.

Left: Previous Project - Give a Horse A hand

Above: Previous Project - CPR with UMC

Below: Previous Project - Vet Bingo


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Week 8: July 23-26

Dates/Times:


7:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Location:

Catalina Magnet High School

3645 E. Pima St.

Spots Available: 20

Contact:


[email protected]

Important Info:

Please bring a sack lunch and water bottle each day.Wear clothes that can get dirty, closed toe shoes, andon Thursday, bring a bathing suit and a towel!

Make Our NeighborhoodShine

Rebuilding Together

A Week of WellnessDates/Times:


9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Location:

House of Neighborly Services

243 W. 33rd St.

Spots Available: 20

Contact:

Jessica Lohman @ 881-3300 x117 or

[email protected]

Important Info:

Please bring a sack lunch and a water bottle each day.Wear clothes that you feel comfortable exercising in.

Dates/Times:

Monday through Thursday9:00 AM to 3:00 PMLocation:

3700 S. Calle PolarTucson, AZ 85707

Spots Available: 20

Contact:

Bridgette Schneck @ 881-3300 x124 or [email protected]

Important Info:

Please bring a sack lunch, wear closed toe shoes and jeans, bring a refillable water bottle, wear clothes you canget dirty, and apply sunscreen.

Come help not only transform a home, but a life with Rebuilding Together. Give a homeless veteran achance to have a home by helping with the renovation of a house. We will be learning basic constructiontechniques, painting both the interior and exterior, cleaning, and doing yard work throughout the week.

Ever watch something go from shabby to chic? Well,now you can be involved! Help the Palo Verde

Neighborhood clean up, remove buffelgrass, teachresidents about safety in their neighborhood bywriting an e-newsletter, and lots more!

Are you in to sports, exercise or eating healthy?Come join us at House of Neighborly Services aswe teach young children about active and nutritiouslifestyles! Help build an obstacle course for thechildren, cook a healthy snack with them, and teachthem what it really means to be healthy. We willcelebrate your service with some water balloonaction on the last day!


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