FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: �Youth In Action� summer volunteer program begins its 10th year

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: John Osborn
Youth In Action Intern 
(573) 808-2112 or ovsinter at GoColumbiaMo.com 
or 
Leigh Britt
Neighborhood Services Manager
(573) 874-7504


‘Youth In Action’ summer volunteer program begins its 10th year

COLUMBIA, MO (May 16, 2011) - Youth In Action, a summer volunteer program aimed at those ages 12-15, is a great way for young people to use their free time when school is out. The program includes a variety of supervised and structured volunteer activities with various organizations throughout Columbia.

The participants in Youth In Action will have many opportunities to give back to Columbia this summer. City of Columbia staff organizes volunteer activities throughout the summer; types and times of activities vary. Participants choose the opportunities in which they would like to volunteer. Scheduled projects include helping at animal shelters, community gardens, special events and cleaning streams.

The City of Columbia's Volunteer Programs will host two informational sessions about Youth In Action and the 2011 summer program. These sessions are open house style; interested persons may sign up for volunteer activities during the following dates and times:

*         Thursday May 26, 5-7 p.m. - City Hall, 701 E. Broadway, Room 1B

*         Wednesday, June 1, 4-6 p.m. - The ARC, 1701 W. Ash, Meeting Room A

There will also be an informational booth at the Columbia Farmers Market on the ARC parking lot on Saturday, May 28, 8 a.m. -12 p.m.

For more information regarding the Youth In Action program, contact the city's Volunteer Programs at (573) 808-2112 or ovsinter at GoColumbiaMo.com. An application and the 2011 summer volunteer activities list can be found on the Volunteer Programs page at www.GoColumbiaMo.com.  

For information about other youth volunteer opportunities, please visit the 2011 Directory of Summer Youth Volunteer Opportunities presented by the City of Columbia and the Voluntary Action Center. The directory features more than 25 organizations that welcome youth volunteers and can be found on the city's website at www.GoColumbiaMo.com.


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