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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. These first 10 hours must be earned by volunteering at GYC projects and events.
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. Please note this information is due to change.
September 18 - 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. The Black and White party takes place at the Greensboro Coliseum from 8:30-11:30 pm.
September 25 - Community Litter Clean-up: Volunteers pick up trash at GYC's adopted stream to promote environmental awareness. Volunteers will clean the stream from 9 am until 12 pm.
October 23 - 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 6 - 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 13 - 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 20 - 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 4 (1-3 pm) and December 8-10 (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 5 - Winter walk for AIDS: Volunteers raise funds and walk to support AIDS research.
February 26 - Artistry Awards Finals: Volunteers usher guests, work as stage crew, and help with event set-up and break-down. See the Artistry Awards page for more information.
March 5 - Sexual Attitudes Workshop: Provides 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 parent/guardian permission to attend the workshop.
April 2- 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 9 - 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 10-15 - GYC Carnival: Volunteers sell tickets, take tickets, paint faces, work at the stage, do event preparation, help at the GYC Kiddie Land, 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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