Tag: Volunteering

Day of Giving: Early Donations Can Be Scheduled Today!

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November 15th is just a week away and that means that YOU can pre-schedule your donations  for the Coastal Bend Day of Giving this week! The process is easy.  However, if you aren’t sure how to go about scheduling your donations we are here to help you.  You can either donate directly on the organizations… Read more »

What is a Youth Odyssey Mentor and How to Become One

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Throughout our blogs and Facebook posts we mention our youth mentors; we are usually thanking them for being great and helping us and the community. It occurred to me that there has never been a blog or post that has discussed Youth Odyssey’s mentor program in great depth; how does a youth become a mentor, what that… Read more »

Fresh Fun at the Farmer’s Market

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Every Wednesday the Corpus Christi Art Center hosts the Downtown Farmer’s Market where you can find everything from a freshly prepared chef’s meal to pollen in a jar. They have a variety of vegetables, fruits, herbs, eggs, and bread. The family friendly environment and laid back vibe make it a great place to stop in and browse… Read more »

Summer Camp Season is Well Underway!

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Youth Odyssey has finished it’s first summer camp of the season, our Nueces Delta Camp. Each day focused on a different activity with the goal of “opening minds and expanding horizons”.  This was achieved through numerous outdoor adventures that drew individual participants into a supportive, cohesive team. The first day consisted of getting-to-know-you games, setting up camp,… Read more »

Our Youth Give Back!

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In 2008, our youth-mentors were looking for a way to “give back to the community that has given them so much (community support to keep our programs free for families)”. Thus, a partnership with the City of Corpus Christi Parks & Recreation and the Audubon Society was established and Youth Odyssey adopted Blucher Park. Here’s a link… Read more »

Call to Action: Volunteers Needed

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As one can imagine, our Youth Odyssey staff are pretty busy year-round.  The demand for our programs continues to grow each year.  You may have heard the phrase, “Volunteers are the lifeblood of a non-profit”.  This is absolutely correct! Volunteers bring fresh perspectives, life experiences, and energy.  They lend an extra set of eyes and… Read more »