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Joining GYC
Step One: Attend a GYC Orientation, held once a month at Full Council meetings. Full Council meetings begin at 6:30 pm and are held at the GYC office. Next meeting.
Step Two: Fill out a GYC Application.
Step Three: Work 10 hours within 60 days of orientation.
Step Four: Pay a one-time membership fee of $10.
Volunteering for GYC: Want to volunteer for a GYC project or need community service hours for your school club? Below are some options for volunteering. Any high school student is welcome to volunteer; you do not have to be a member. View the GYC Calendar for all volunteer opportunities.
September 12 - Black and White Party: GYC Black and White party provides a safe environment where Guilford County high school students can come together and celebrate going back to school. It is also a place for students to have a lot of fun and socialize with different people from different schools. This event is free and all guests will receive free admission into the Central Carolina Fair.
September 19 - Community Litter Clean-up: Volunteers pick up trash at GYC's adopted stream to promote environmental awareness.
October 24 - Ghoulash: Ghoulash! is a project of the Greensboro Youth Council (GYC). GYC takes over the Greensboro Cultural District for four hours of spooktackular candy-grabbing fun! Volunteers paint faces, work in the maze, pass out candy, host Bingo, helps with a costume contest and do event set up and breakdown.
November 7 - Tree Planting: GYC will assist for the first time with the city-wide tree planting. Volunteers will assist with planting, mulching and watering of new trees.
November 14 - Artistry Awards Auditions: Volunteers register art pieces, assist with auditioners, and help with event set-up and break-down. See the Artistry Awards page for more information.
November 21 - Sexual Attitudes Workshop: Sexual Attitudes Workshops provide information for high school students on sexually transmitted diseases, protection, teen pregnancy, stereotypes and abstinence. Participants have a chance to ask questions and discuss what they have learned. All participants must have parental permission.
December 5 (1-5 pm) and December 9-11 (4-6 pm) - Santa's Workshop: Volunteers are needed to help sort and clean donated toys to be distributed to families in need this holiday season.
December 6 - Winter walk for AIDS: Volunteers raise funds and walk to support AIDS research.
February 13 - Sexual Attitudes Workshop: Sexual Attitudes Workshops provide information for high school students on sexually transmitted diseases, protection, teen pregnancy, stereotypes and abstinence. Participants have a chance to ask questions and discuss what they have learned. All participants must have parental permission.
February 27 - Artistry Awards Finals: Volunteers work the ticket window, usher guests, work as stage crew, and help with event set-up and break-down. See the Artistry Awards page for more information.
March 6 - Heritage Greene Day: Volunteers visit and spend time with the residents of Heritage Greene Retirement Community.
March 31 - Community Litter Clean-up: Volunteers pick up trash at GYC's adopted stream to promote environmental awareness. See the Adopted Stream Clean-Up page for more information.
April 10 - Camille's Magic Closet: Volunteers help gather, sort, and group prom dresses for girls who cannot afford to purchase a new dress for their prom.
May 11-16 - GYC Carnival: Volunteers sell tickets, take tickets, paint faces, work at the stage, do event preparation, help at the GYC maze, and much more. See the GYC Carnival page for more information.
Questions? Call the GYC office at 373-2738 or click on Contact GYC for information on the next opportunity to volunteer with the Greensboro Youth Council.
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