All projects are FREE and are for youth
ages 11-18.
Current Projects
Thank you for your interest in YVC. Below are is list of projects for October and November.
You MUST fill out a registration form, which will have to be faxed or mailed back to us. It’s easy and quick.
SATURDAY, MARCH 6th
Cromwell Park Revegetating!
Revegetating? We mean PLANTING! Spend some quality time outside helping improve our parks! We will be joining EarthCorps, the City of Shoreline, the Meridian Neighborhood Association, Richmond Little League and Hillwood Soccer in an effort to revegetate the wetland and natural areas of Cromwell Park! We will be installing native plants to the wetland areas of the park. For more project information visit http://shorelinewa.gov/index.aspx?page=154.
Additonal form required: Visit http://www.earthcorps.org/sign_up.php - have parent/guardian sign release form and bring to the project.
Time: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Location: Shoreline/North King County
E-Mail: info@campfire-usa.org
FRIDAY, MARCH 12th
Dash Packet Pick-Up
Come help us pass out Dash packets for The BIG St. Paddy's Day Dash run on Sunday. Learn about all the pre-race prep that goes into such a huge event. You get help runners get their chips for time tracking, distribute t-shirts, and make sure runners get their bibs (the number they pin to their shirts). It's a lot of fun to see runners before the big day, and help out the Detlef Schrempf Foundation (past Super Sonics basketball player) to give back to the community.
Time: 2 shifts - 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. and 3-7 p.m. - Sign up for either or both!
Location: Downtown Seattle
E-Mail: info@campfire-usa.org
SATURDAY, MARCH 13th
Seattle Bike Expo
Love bikes? Want to support sustainability in your community? For this project we will be working at the Seattle Bicycle Expo, helping with valet bike parking! Get ready to see more bikes than you have in your entire life! Meet crazy cool cyclists from all over! If you show up on your bike...
Time: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Location: Seattle/Magnolia
E-Mail: info@campfire-usa.org
SUNDAY, MARCH 14th
St. Patrick’s Day Dash Day
Rise and shine! I know it’s early, but this is one of the coolest events of the year! Come dressed in your St. Paddy’s Day GREEN and show your Irish sprit! We will help set up for the big run, man the cool booths of free give-away samples (you can also have some), cheer on the runners as they pass us by and the help wrap it all up at the end. If you have more spirit then a rowdy Leprechaun and sport green like St. Paddy’s Day should be everyday, or love to run just for fun, or competition, then we are looking for you. We know it’s early, but it’s totally worth it. You also get a FREE shirt just for helping out, plus some delish cocoa to warm ya up! So come early, come dressed for a good time, and be a part of the race people will be talking about for months to come.
Time: 6:30 a.m.-noon
Location: Downtown Seattle
E-Mail: info@campfire-usa.org
SATURDAY, MARCH 20th
Zombie Squad
Do you want to earn your service learning hours for high school graduation, while having FUN? Are you interested in learning more about emergency preparedness and how you can get prepared and be involved? Zombie squad helps you learn about what type of disasters can affect us in the NW and how to prepare. We will then use the skills and information learned to put together emergency kits.
Time: 1-3 p.m.
Location: Bitter Lake/North Seattle
E-Mail: info@campfire-usa.org
SATURDAY, MARCH 27th
Storm Drain Stenciling
“Some people believe that storms drain carry the waste to a sewage treatment for cleanup." Not true! Some drains go directly into the nearest stream or lake or Puget Sound, and so do the hazardous chemicals, pesticides, paints, antifreeze and used motor oil people pour down storm drains every year.The Seattle Aquarium estimates that more than 2 million gallons of used motor oil ends up in Puget Sound each year. That’s enough to fill a medium-sized tanker! But even small amount of oil can smother fish eggs and developing shellfish in our lakes and streams. Just 1 pint of oil causes a slick the size of 2 football fields.” (www.seattle.gov)To help protect our water quality we will be stenciling “Dump No Waste. Drains to Bay” next to storm drains to create awareness about where our run-off goes! Come and help make direct impact on the water quality of your community!
Time: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Location: West Seattle
E-Mail: info@campfire-usa.org
We are looking for energetic, creative and fun leaders to join our Youth Advisory Board, aka “The Board”. If you can think of ways to make YVC better and get the word out about service learning and volunteering…we want you! Anyone can join! We meet monthly for 2 hours. This year we will focus on making a YVC video and helping to organize 4 major days of service. If you’re interested, contact Marjean at info@campfire-usa.org or call 206 826 8930.
How/When to Sign-Up
There is limited amount of space on each project, so sign up quickly. The projects are assigned on a first come, first serve basis.
During the school year, contact the YVC Service Learning Coordinator for the project you would like to be a part of to sign up.
