Opportunities From: United Way of the Mid-South

Host a Donation Drive - Youth Villages encourages and appreciates all donation drives that help support the work we do. We provide a list of needs and you host a donation drive at your office, school, church or other locations.

Ongoing needs include:

Duffle Bags (new): *Greatest Need* Games new card games and board games like:  Uno  Phase 10  Regular Playing Cards  Skip Bo               Connect Four  Chess  Checkers  Candy Land Clothes (new):  Tee shirts  Socks  Under garments (non-wired bras)

For More Information, Contact The Volunteer Program at Volunteer@youthvillages.org or call 901.251.5000.

 

Become A Birthday Hero - Birthday Heroes help the children in our residential programs celebrate their special day while they are in our care. Heroes can schedule to have a “Birthday Snack Pack” delivered to the campus for a group to enjoy in their cottage or courtyard. A “Birthday Snack Pack” should include a snack (pizza, wings, sub sandwiches, etc.), beverage and dessert for a group of 12-14 youth. Birthday Heroes also have the option of sponsoring a birthday celebration for a cottage or courtyard, with a gift of $75.

For More Information, Contact The Volunteer Program at Volunteer@youthvillages.org or call 901.251.5000.

 

Virtual Zoom Entertainment - Can be designed for individual and/or group performances, live or recorded.

Ideas include Magicians or Musicians - Youth Villages is always looking for creative talent for our youth to enjoy watching.

Please note: Virtual Volunteering options vary depending on the program matched with the volunteer group. Due to HIPAA regulations, all virtual video calls must be received via audio only during normal business hours, Monday-Friday. Engagements will be scheduled for a maximum time frame of 30 minutes, due to varying attention spans of our youth.  All subject matter and music choices will need to be approved by the Youth Villages Volunteer Program prior to the engagement.

For More Information, Contact The Volunteer Program at Volunteer@youthvillages.org or call 901.251.5000.

 

Host a Game Day for our youth. 

Games can be designed for individual and/or group play. Some suggestions:

Jeopardy - We all dream of going on the show and playing the game but now you actually can, from the comforts of your home or office. You can use Jeopardy Labs or create a game board yourself! Family Feud - Play the fast-paced game based on the hit game show. Guess the most popular responses to survey questions, along with your team mates, in order to score the most points. Trivia - Host a trivia game remotely! Trivia is a great way to have fun and learn new facts at the same time. Name That Tune - Play a sample from some family-friendly songs while our youth listen and try to “Name that Tune!” Bingo - The volunteer(s) will be the caller(s) while our youth race to cover their boards to be the first to shout BINGO!

Please note: Virtual Volunteering options vary depending on the program matched with the volunteer group. Due to HIPAA regulations, all virtual video calls must be received via audio only during normal business hours, Monday-Friday. Engagements will be scheduled for a maximum time frame of 30 minutes, due to varying attention spans of our youth.  All game questions, subject matter and music choices will need to be approved by the Youth Villages Volunteer Program prior to the engagement.

For More Information, Contact The Volunteer Program at Volunteer@youthvillages.org or call 901.251.5000.

 

Have a talent in art? Host an art session for our youth to enjoy. We will supply our youth with the materials needed and you’ll guide them step-by-step to create their masterpiece.  This can be a recorded video or a live session. 

Please note: Virtual Volunteering options vary depending on the program matched with the volunteer group. Due to HIPAA regulations, all virtual video calls must be received via audio only during normal business hours, Monday-Friday. Engagements will be scheduled for a maximum time frame of 30 minutes, due to varying attention spans of our youth.

For More Information, Contact The Volunteer Program at Volunteer@youthvillages.org or call 901.251.5000.