Tag Archives: Young Adult Volunteer

The YAV Program: Lives Set on New ‘Routes’

Posted on April 28, 2014 by Ginna Bairby

The motto of the Young Adult Volunteer Program (YAV for short) of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) reads, “A year of service for a lifetime of change.” The YAV Program is a ministry of the Presbyterian Church that has engaged and … Continue reading →

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Flashmobs of Reconciliation

Posted on April 28, 2014 by Patrick Harley

My primary placement by the end of my year as a Young Adult Volunteer in Northern Ireland was with PeacePlayers International (PPI). PeacePlayers is an international organization that uses sports to bring children and youth together with a rich curriculum … Continue reading →

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Roots, Privilege, and Solidarity

Posted on April 28, 2014 by Meredith Wilkinson

I have spent the majority of my life moving from place to place, settling in only to be uprooted soon thereafter. I guess you could say that my roots have never had a real chance to grow very deep – … Continue reading →

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The YAV Program Ruined My Life – For Good!

Posted on April 28, 2014 by Megan McCarty

This is a joke that commonly gets tossed around by Young Adult Volunteer Alumni, but for me, it’s the truth. I had my life and career completely planned out in college – I was going to become a photojournalist and … Continue reading →

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