YAV-Little Rock

07/15/2019

Ferncliff has a new residential volunteer program! It has much in common with the YAV program, but is run independently by Ferncliff. We are recruiting applicants for this upcoming Fall orientation (arrival in early September) and hoping that you might be able to help us spread the word about this opportunity! The full position description is linked here. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out. Thank you!!

Position Description : Residential Volunteer Position Overview : Assists with a variety of year-round programming including nature preschool, hosts weekend retreat groups, coordinates mission team projects, supports various departmental projects and seasonal events. Residential – on-site housing p...

04/01/2019

National sites available! Learn more online & apply @ youngadultvolunteers.org. Follow on IG for insights, updates and more!

Final date to apply is June 1- spread the word!!

03/13/2019

The gals at YAV-Little Rock partner Hope Rises celebrating International Women's Day!

02/04/2019

Chris Utterback, can't believe this was already two years ago -- happy birthday to you!

01/22/2019

YAV alum Katie McGee (Little Rock, 2016-17) participated in the week-long December 2018 Relief and Reflection Service Trip to Puerto Rico commemorating the 25th anniversary of the Young Adult Volunteer program. Katie was one of 16 YAV alum, family and Presbyterian Church (USA) national staff that engaged in relief work followed by a retreat at Campameno El Guacio. Way to go Katie!

A group of 16 Young Adult Volunteer alum, family and Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) national staff gathered in Puerto Rico earlier this month for a Relief and Reflection Service Trip commemorating the 25th anniversary of the Young Adult Volunteer (YAV) program.

12/28/2018

YAV-Little Rock is very excited to be partnering with Arkansas Interfaith Power & Light again next YAV year! http://www.arkansasipl.com

12/16/2018

This week we are highlighting another partner organization for the Little Rock site -- Mercy Community Church -- "a multi-denominational worshiping community in downtown Little Rock welcoming all people, especially those living on the streets of our city."

We are a multi-denominational worshiping community in downtown Little Rock welcoming all people, especially those living on the streets of our city. Join us for dinner and worship every Thursday evening!

12/09/2018

Hope Rises is another organization with whom 2019-20 Little Rock YAVs might work... this nonprofit provides "holistic services to women impacted by addiction, trauma or incarceration to improve their health and well-being and provide opportunities for personal growth and empowerment."

Hope Rises provides holistic services to women impacted by addiction, trauma or incarcaration to improve their health and well-being and provide opportunities for personal growth and empowerment.

12/04/2018

One of the organizations with whom 2019-20 Little Rock YAVs might work is Jericho Way/ Project of Depaul USA, INC, which helps individuals who are homeless, vulnerable and disadvantaged.

Depaul USA's Day Center in Little Rock

11/14/2018

We are now actively recruiting for PC(USA)'s Young Adult Volunteer program -- a year of service for a lifetime of change! Little Rock is one of 10 domestic and 6 international sites at which YAVs ages 19-30 might serve. Check it out and pass it on! https://www.presbyterianmission.org/ministries/yav/

10/15/2018

Come spend a year of service with us for a lifetime of change!

The Young Adult Volunteer (YAV) program is an ecumenical, faith-based year of service for young people, ages 19-30, in sites around the world and across the ...