Discover Greensboro Magazine 2021

Caling Al Teens! Stay busy this summer while volunteering at one of our playgrounds, pools, or certain summer day camps. Get hands on experience in a real world environment with a one week commitment. Teens can view and select a week long volunteer experience at www. greensboronc.gov/teens

I didn’t know what to do to get the rest of my hours. GYC isn’t like a regular volunteering opportunity where you check in and check out without gaining any skills of experience” said Viviane Oyinwola, a former GYC member. “GYC gives you the opportunity to learn how to work hard within a group, become a leader, and carry out your responsibilities with the support of your peers and advisors.” It’s also a way for teens to meet students from across the city – and break out of the social scene at their school. GYC will welcome new members beginning in August 2021. Parks and Recreation is now accepting applications from exceptional high school students who are ready to explore important issues in the Greensboro community while taking part in a service learning project. YLG is an immersive leadership experience held annually September through April. A group of 30 or fewer students are picked for a program designed by past participants. It includes full day sessions with class visits to businesses and nonproft organizations to meet experts and infuencers on local issues and hot topics facing the community. It’s a chance for them understand how Greensboro works so they can become better advocates and problem- solvers, build their resumes with real-world leadership experience, and meet other driven teens. “It was a great opportunity to meet a lot of kids around the city who are doing great things,” said Cameron Blizard, 18, an YLG graduate. YOUTH LEADERSHIP GREENSBORO (YLG) High school sophmores and older. Accepting applications starting June 1 at www.greensboro-nc.gov/ylg $$$

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WE BUILD Leaders It’s an impressive group of teens. Committed volunteers. Aspiring professionals. Soon-to-be valedictorians. Kids with strong world views and post-high school plans. Teens become adults at Greensboro Parks and Recreation’s long-running Greensboro Youth Council and Youth Leadership Greensboro. Both ofer high schoolers a chance to earn service learning hours.

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