The Volunteer CenterSouth Bay-Harbor-Long BeachText Box: 1230 Cravens Ave., Torrance, CA  90501 • Tel (310) 212-5009 • Fax (310) 212-7201 Donate!VolunteerOur ProgramsVCYCEventsNewsletterAbout UsDonationsVIVAText Box: © 2009 The Volunteer Center, South Bay-Harbor-Long Beach   Text Box: All rights reserved. Text Box:   the role of a representativecurrent executive youth boardhow to joinText Box: Founded in September 1999, VCYC was designed to identify, empower, and mobilize youth from South Bay high schools by providing them with information and training to effectively promote positive social change in the community through meaningful volunteerism and active citizenship. VCYC is a coalition of South Bay public and private high schools where representatives are trained to promote youth volunteerism at their schools through understanding community needs. Coalition members create and implement region-wide service projects for our Seasons of Service Days. Text Box: The role of the representatives is to ensure greater access to volunteer opportunities for everyone on campus, and to advocate for youth volunteerism by speaking to groups, etc. As a representative, you help to decide on regional service projects for Seasons of Service Days and help implement them. Representatives from all schools are responsible for recruiting volunteers for these events.  Click here to learn more. Volunteer Center Youth CoalitionText Box: President Emily, Peninsula High Vice President Alice, South High Secretary Aleena, Peninsula High Treasurer Jenna, West High Events Chair Yuri, Peninsula High Hospitality Chair  Katrina, Port of LA Youth Interns Tathiana & Celeste, Torrance High Text Box: 1. Call (310) 212-5009 to see if there are openings at your school 2. Download and Complete an application. 3. Submit application and $36 membership fee to the Youth Programs Coordinator.  You may also pay online here. 4. A VCYC member will call you and welcome you to our board. 5. Attend your first meeting! Text Box: VCYC Brochure 2009-2010 Application $36 Online Payment downloads and linksCalendarText Box: Home • Our Programs • Contact Us • The Volunteer Center