YELLS is so fortunate to have such amazing volunteers. This month, we want to thank the volunteer team that gave up their entire weekend to join us at Camp Blue Ridge for our Servant Leadership Retreat. DJ, Cameron, and Jenny all started in different places at YELLS, but joined forces to make this special weekend a success.
Jenny, started with us as an Afterschool Program volunteer in 2016. After taking a short break from volunteering to focus on school, we are so happy that she has rejoined us as an intern in the Community Action Café! She said she was nervous at first about making the switch from helping with K-5th graders to High School students, but she is already helping to encourage our older students through challenging assignments.
Cameron started as a volunteer in our Mentoring program last school year. He has been a dedicated mentor, helping to show our high school “Bigs” what it means to be a good role model to others. He took his role with us as a team leader on the retreat very seriously, leading his district to victory with the most points earned at the end of the weekend.
DJ is our newest volunteer in the Community Action Café. He joined us just a few weeks ago wanting to assist our Café scholars with their math homework. When asked to join us on the retreat, he jumped at the chance. DJ has an “all-in” attitude that has already connected with our teens as he continuously works to support and build relationships with them.
Thank you Jenny, Cameron, and DJ for being such amazing role models for our teens and support to our staff and community!
