 Y Student Programs at Virginia Tech
Learn. Lead. Serve.
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Y Student Programs provides opportunities
for you to develop leadership skills while participating in volunteer service within our local community, nationally, and internationally. Our programs include student and
community volunteers, but are all run by
student leaders and advised by YMCA staff.
Interested in volunteering with
one of our many programs?
Visit our office at 312 Squires Student Center
to fill out an application and talk with Sandy or Jen.
Fall 2008 Calendar of Events
August 18-20 Ytoss? Sale Set-Up, 10:00am-4:00pm
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
August 21-22 Ytoss? Sale (YCenter, 1000 North Main St.)
9:00am-6:00pm, VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
August 25 VT Classes Begin
September 5 Gobblerfest
September 8 New Volunteer Orientation, 4:00-5:30pm
September 9 New Volunteer Orientation, 4:30-6:00pm
September 10 New Volunteer Orientation, 5:30-7:00pm
September 15 FALL PROGRAMS BEGIN
September 17 New Volunteer Orientation, 5:00-6:30
September 18 New Volunteer Orientation, 5:00-6:30
September 20 Blue Ridge Summit (Squires), 10-3pm
September 23 New Volunteer Orientation, 4:30-6:00pm
YSP Student Staff Meeting, 6:45- 8:00pm, Cranwell International Center
September 26 Y Student Programs Open House!!!!
Come by to meet new friends and pizza!
11:30-1:30 (RSVP to ymcasp@vt.edu)
September 29 New Volunteer Orientation, 5:00-6:30pm
October 9 New Volunteer Orientation, 5:30- 7:00pm
October 10 FALL BREAK, NO CLASSES or PROGRAMS
October 15 YSP Student Staff Meeting, 6:45-8:00pm,
Cranwell International Center
October 17-19 YMCA Book Fair (Y Center, 1000 North Main)
November 7-9 YMCA Crafts Fair (University Mall)
November 10 YSP Student Staff Meeting, 6:45-8:00pm
Cranwell International Center
November 22-30 Thanksgiving Break
December 11 Reading Day/Finals Begin
December 19 Fall Graduation
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Click on the
Do Something Good
button below for the descriptions of the many
YSP volunteer
programs available.
All volunteers are welcome regardless of age or experience.
If you are with a group, please call the YSP office at 540-231-3734 or send us an email: ymcasp@vt.edu. We'd be happy to find ways for you to fulfill your community service obligations.
If you are interested in the YSP Leadership Program,
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3rd ANNUAL Ytoss?
SALE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!!!
August 18-20, 2008 | 10am – 4pm
Help set up for our annual sale and see all the amazing things that were donated during the May collection!
August 21-22, 2008 | 9am – 6pm
Put your customer service skills in action as we open the doors to the sale for some amazing bargains!
All volunteers providing at least 4 hours of service to the sale event will have the opportunity to "pre-shop" for a one hour period on all available items EXCEPT electronics (which includes microwaves, TVs and refrigerators).
**All proceeds from the YMCA's Ytoss? sale help support the YMCA's community development and leadership programs.
Items available include:
- TVs and other electronics
- Microwaves and refrigerators
- Furniture, rugs and clothing
- Fans, hutches and more!!
If you would like to volunteer or find out more about Ytoss?, please contact ymcasp@vt.edu or 231-3734.
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Trips for Spring Trips for 2008...
((be on the lookout soon for Fall 2008 trip information!)
Northeast Mississippi
We will be working with the Northeast branch of Habitat for Humanity doing a wide range of projects - framing, shingling, vinyl siding, painting, insulating, etc. Look forward to a fast pace schedule but free time to explore the area too. Construction skills would be helpful, but no experience is necessary. If you have any questions about this trip contact Lane at lva360@vt.edu
Waveland, Mississippi
On this ASB trip, we will be traveling to the southeast coast of Mississippi to volunteer with Katrina Relief. Though the hurricane was almost three years ago, there is still a lot of work to be done. We will be participating in home repair projects such as tiling and hanging drywall, but no experience is needed to participate. Space is limited to eight people, so sign up soon! Come volunteer your time in a fun and rewarding way this spring break! If you have any questions about this trip contact Nichole at ncadieux@vt.edu or Sarit at sacliff@vt.edu
Lakeland, Florida
This trip will be working with the First Baptist Children's Home. During the day we will be doing different projects around the house and during the afternoon we will be doing programming and playing with the kids. If you love kids and want to make a difference in a few kids lives, this is the trip for you. If you have any questions about this trip contact Amy at vtamy11@vt.edu or Brendan at bbarrios@vt.edu
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Alternative Break Update: A group of determined Y student volunteers have completed their monumental two country, three week trip to Cahuasqui, Ecuador and the Dominican Republic. Fundraising efforts proceeded diligently throughout fall semester and after raising their goal of $20,000, they flew from the States on December 27 and returned January 13...just in time for classes to start! Read Trip Leader Jake Grohs' account of their experience:
Over this past winter break, 9 volunteers traveled to Cahuasqui, Ecuador and Hato Mayor, Dominican Republic on the YMCA at VT’s first ever multi-country international alternative break. While abroad, the students planted fruit trees, mixed concrete, painted murals, designed stairs, and fell in love with two beautiful and amazing communities. As with most break trips, the hard work and sweat was balanced out by a day visit to the hot springs from an Ecuadorian valance and a playoff baseball game for the Dominican World Series! This unique group of 9 will surely never forget the lessons learned while participating in such an amazing opportunity for growth and service. Keep your eye out for similar opportunities next year, winter break 2009-2010!
A sincere thank you goes out to each of you who donated
money, time and/or effort to make this trip a success!
Platinum Sponsors:
Timothy Jabs of Jabs Construction in Dumfries, VA 
Kristin and Kevin Yonker of Yorktown, VA
YMCA of Greater Charlotte and Vivian Carroll of Charlotte, NC
Sharon and Jose Simon of Charlotte, NC
Gold Sponsors:
First Baptist Church of Winchester, VA
Mt. Hebron Presbyterian Church of Ellicott City, MD
Myron Steves Jr. and Rowena Young of Houston, TX
Silver Sponsors:
Service Learning at Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA
David and Pamela Shindeldecker of Houston, TX
Alan Ronk and Foundation for Roanoke Valley, Roanoke, VA
Ms. Victoria Gorman-Page of San Antonio, TX
Janice Yant of Ellicott City, MD
James and Kathryn Schaefer of Ellicott, MD
James D. Sheldon of Lima, OH
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YSP Program Leader Retreat Fall 2007
Our large group of Program Leaders headed out to Wilderness Adventure at Eagle Landing one hot day
last August for our yearly retreat. We had a great day of flying through the morning air on their zipline,
participating in team building activities (learning how fiesty our group can get!), and reviewing the responsibilities of a
YMCA at Virginia Tech PL. After much laughter, great discussions and and a bit more sweat than we had hoped,
our day ended with the start of an amazing campfire, the fury of an incredible downpour of rain, and a frenzy by all to get
to cover. It all ended soggy, suddenly and left each of us with the yearning for just a little bit more.
What will Spring Retreat have in store for us!!??
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HOW DO I JOIN YSP?
Well, it's as simple as stopping by 312 Squires Student Center.
You can fill out an application at the office or download one by clicking HERE.
If you're still not sure, and want to ask us some questions, email ymcasp@vt.edu.
Now is your chance to take the next step, come and visit us. You can find someone in the Y Student Programs office Monday - Friday from 9am-5pm. Student Program Leaders and staff are happy to answer your questions. We look forward to seeing you soon!
Sandy & Jen
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YSP currently maintains two websites.
Click here to visit our student made
YSP website!
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For information about YSP history, Click Here
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YMCA Student Programs
Virginia Tech
312 Squires Student Center (0546)
Blacksburg, Virginia 24061-0546
Phone: 540-231-3734
Fax: 540-231-9625
E-mail: ymcasp@vt.edu
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