In 2007, Youth as Resources of Central Indiana funded 11 youth-directed volunteer projects in Boone County. The projects involved 328 volunteers who volunteered 2,697 hours of service. It's estimated that at least 3,792 people benefited from the youth service projects. A total of $12,288.68 in grants was awarded to youth for their volunteer projects.
Youth as Resources of Central Indiana (YARCI) challenges youth to identify community needs and design projects that utilize their skills, creativity and energy to help otheres in the community.
Gender of Youth Volunteers
62% - Female
38% - Male
Race/Ethnicity of Youth Volunteers
97% - Caucasian
1% - African American
1% - Asian
1% - Hispanic
Grade/Age of Youth Volunteers
Pre-School
22% - K-5
30% - 6-8
47% - 9-12
1% - Post H.S.
Location of Service
37% - Lebanon
27% - Zionsville
18% - Thorntown
18% - Rural Boone County |
Types of Service
9% - Recreation/Entertainment
37% - Direct Service to Needy
27% - Prevention/Education
9% - Beautification/Environment
18% - Health/Safety
Service Beneficiaries
8% - Children
2% - Disabled
73% - Neighborhoods/Community
16% - Peers
1% - Needy Individuals/Families
Sponsoring Agency
18% - Schools
55% - Youth-serving
18% - Libraries
9% - Faith-based
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