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Boys & Girls Club of Indian River County, Inc. — Youth Volunteer Corps <br /> Giant Application to the Children Services Advisory Committee <br /> 17 year olds) referred to the juvenile justice specific reporting on participation. <br /> system. • Implement policies and procedures to <br /> create an inclusion of all youth to <br /> participate all YVC programs . <br /> • Create service project opportunities, which <br /> are available to all youth outside of school <br /> hours, which are promoted by YVC staff <br /> representatives at schools and throughout <br /> the community. <br /> • Provide appealing, creative service <br /> activities for diversity of participation such <br /> as computers clubs, performance troupes, <br /> philanthropy, environmental programs, <br /> tutoring programs, arts programs, assisting <br /> the elderly or disabled . <br /> • Participate in Boys and Girls Clubs <br /> programs : Smart Moves, Torch Club, <br /> Keystone Club , Junior Staff programs . <br /> 3 . To decrease out of school suspension rates • Maintain behavioral and conduct rules, <br /> amongst our 11 - 17 year old YVC Members which are strictly enforced, and holds YVC <br /> by 50% (YVC members reporting less than members accountable through defined <br /> 5 % suspensions in the school system, as process so high standards and expectations <br /> compared to 10% reported by school district are maintained. <br /> wide last year) Baseline: 2001 Indian River . Creating retention activities for older youth <br /> School District Database. to remain engaged and committed to the <br /> YVC program through peer mentoring <br /> programs like PALS , Career and College <br /> planning projects, Leadership Programs, <br /> and YVC internships . <br /> • Create incentive and rewards for <br /> involvement in programs in high risk factor <br /> schools (Charter Schools, Piper School, <br /> Alternative Education Schools, Drop Out <br /> Prevention Programs, to increase <br /> participation) such as parties, certificates, <br /> and field trips . <br /> • Create mentoring programs with older <br /> Youth Volunteers with established positive <br /> disciplinary record with youth with high <br /> risk factors to partner during service <br /> projects . <br /> • Maintain programs, which are appealing to <br /> youth on all levels such as the YVC Band, <br /> YVC Arts in Service programs and <br /> Environmental YVC programs . <br /> 9 <br />