Claude Moore Community Builders (CMCB) is an annual program which provides rising 10th-12th grade students with opportunities to gain valuable skills while engaging in extensive volunteer work in their communities.
Donor Name: Loudoun Youth Inc. (LYI)
State: Virginia
County: Loudoun County (VA)
Type of Grant: Program
Deadline: 04/28/2024
Size of the Grant: Not Available
Grant Duration: Less than 1 Year
Details:
The mission of the organization is to coordinate community resources to assist in the development of youth programs and to create leadership opportunities for young people. LYI supports and develops inclusive programs that provide Loudoun teens with positive out-of-school activities to help them become confident and contributing members of the community.
During the 10 month program (June-March), participants (a.k.a “Builders”) are expected to complete 100 hours of service. Those 100 hours consist of three components: Builders are matched with non-profits where they serve a minimum of 50 hours as volunteer interns; they volunteer 35 hours with other Builders at group service events i.e. the Ryan Bartel Foundation’s annual 5k Color Run, Special Olympics tournaments, river clean-ups, etc.; and they attend 15 hours of CMCB’s interactive, professional development trainings on topics such as communication, leadership, team-building, and mental health.
During their time in the CMCB program, Builders develop confidence and skills through real-world experiences serving their communities. Builders who volunteer 100 hours or more may be eligible to receive the President’s Volunteer Service Award. Thanks to the generous support of the Claude Moore Charitable Foundation and other donors, this program is free for all participants.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must be rising 10th-12th grade Loudoun County residents.
For more information, visit LYI.
