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Get Involved!
Mentor:
Volunteers For Youth matches adult volunteers with youth in Orange County. Volunteers and young people agree to spend at least two hours a week together for one year.
Requirements:
- Complete an application with four references
- Attend a three hour training session
- Undergo an interview and a background check
- Spend two hours a week for a full year with the youth
- Be in contact with the program coordinator on a regular basis
Teen Court:
Youth volunteers are the heart of Orange County Teen Court Program. Teen Court has several volunteer opportunities for middle and high school students (ages 12-17) who are interested in the legal system. Volunteers serve in key roles as bailiff, clerk, defense attorney, and prosecuting attorney.
Requirements:
- Complete an application with parental consent form
- Attend a Teen Court training session
- Be available on Monday evenings (usually the 1st and 3rd of every month)
- Maintain regular contact with Teen Court Coordinator
- Have a positive attitude
The VFY Annual Charity Golf Tournament:
This Volunteers for Youth annual fundraiser takes place at UNC's Finley Golf Course in Chapel Hill. This is a great opportunity for golf enthusiasts throughout Orange County to enjoy Finley Golf Course while lending support to an organization helping local youngsters. Participants may sign up as a team of four. The tournament has a shotgun format, with opportunities for prizes along the way. All proceeds benefit Volunteers for Youth programming.
Please email Scott sad@volunteersforyouth.org for registration or sponsorship information.
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