Youth Volunteer Programs

Year Round Opportunities: There are many nonprofit agencies in Morgan County with opportunities for youth. Some young people have helped at the animal shelter or volunteered at the American Red Cross. Other youth have helped with Special Olympics and Ducky Derby. The Volunteer Center will work with you or your group to match your interests, needs, and talents to a volunteer position. These hours may also be applied to the Presidential Service Awards.

Youth Volunteer Council – Returning Fall of 2010

This group of Morgan County teens will meet weekly to assist area agencies and families. Projects range from doing yard work for those no longer able to do their own to making toys and treats for the animal shelter. We also help with community service and civic events like Taste of the Valley and Walk Your Paws. The Volunteer Center’s Youth council is an excellent opportunity for you to learn leadership skills and help to mobilize your peers to take part in activities that benefit the community – YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!!!!

In 2007, The VIVA Youth Council was awarded a grant as part of Global National Youth Service Day. With these monies the group wrote and produced a video on Gang Awareness. (add link here)

This is a great program for students 13 and older who want to help with a variety of projects and as their schedule allows.

Summer Opportunities:

Summer Youth Volunteer Program:

Student 13 and older can apply to volunteer at one of more than 40 Morgan County agencies during the summer. There are positions to fill almost any interest. There are activities with children, office or clerical work and hospital positions available, just to name a few. You can volunteer on your own or with a group of friends. Applications are available in April, with the interview process beginning in May.

Kids Care Club Morgan County:

Kids Care Club is a six week “day camp” for kids 10-12 who want a try a variety of volunteer projects. Kids can meet once a week or as much as four days a week for six weeks. Each two hour morning sees the group doing a different service project around the county. These projects range from stocking food pantry shelves to delivering Meals on Wheels.

Monday - Wednesday projects are in greater Decatur, Thursday projects are in Hartselle.

Like the Summer Youth Volunteer Program, applications will be available in April. Contact the Volunteer Center at 355-8628 for more information.