Our​ Mission

To serve our community by using our voice to make an impact and form connections between youth volunteers.

​Our Vision

To collaborate with nonprofits to spread volunteerism throughout the community. ​​​

Our Voice

YAB meets once a month to get to know each other, build teamwork, leadership skills, and better understand issues facing the Kansas City community. ​​

2021-2022 Youth Members

Caroline Lubbe is a 11th grader from Overland Park. She has been with YVC since her 11th birthday. Caroline’s favorite service projects involve working with the elderly, people with disabilities, and children.  Outside of YVC Caroline helps with  adaptive sports and summer programs. Her favorite thing about YVC is forming relationships with her peers and community.  She  enjoys marching band, taekwondo, and playing with her dog.

Kaytlyn Winn is a senior at Shawnee Mission East and has been on YAB for three years. At her school, she is captain of her dance team, apart of the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program, President of Chemistry Club, and other activities. Kaytlyn enjoys spending time with her family and friends in her free time as well as running. She also is apart of IYAB and is very excited for the upcoming year of YAB. 



​Mariah Atkins is a ninth grader at Oak Park High School.  Mariah loves to be outside and spending time with family. She enjoys going on adventures especially when they are car road trips and have no idea where she is going,  playing soccer and band. Her true passion in helping out others and one of the reasons she loves being a part of YVC.




Reyyan Arain is a 7th grader at Pembroke Hill School. Reyyan has extensive volunteering list that has given him significant skills and knowledge. He is an active member of “Boy Scouts of America.” He was also an enthusiastic member of the “Young Leaders Club” at Pembroke Hill Lower School.
Working on YVC this past summer, has inculcated the interest and passion in him to be of service to those around him. He has recently received a CPR/ AED certification and wants to be a real life hero if the need arises. He believes that one should always try to give your 100% unless you are donating blood. 

​Triana Lynn is in the 9th grade and is homeschooled. She uses she/they pronouns. She enjoy drawing, skating, and hanging with friends. She also has been a vegetarian for over 10 years. She is really involved in YVC and has served over 100 hours. 






Tongtong Yi is a senior at Shawnee Mission East High School. At East, he is involved with debate at the varsity level, SHARE, Student Council, Link Crew, and Junior Board. During his free time, he enjoys volunteering, working with his community through SHARE, doing debate tournaments, and spending time with friends and family. Tongtong is extremely eager to serve on YAB and is very excited for this upcoming year and hopes to do as much as possible.

Rose Lubbe is a junior at Blue Valley Northwest High School. This will be her fourth year serving on YAB. Rose enjoys photography, drawing, and playing with her rescue dog Maci. Rose is a very creative person who is very resilient and kind. She loves to volunteer and has participated in YVC projects since she was eleven. In addition to volunteering with YVC, Rose volunteers in her church nursery and with the YMCA Challenger adaptive sports program. Her favorite subject in school is English. In her free time she enjoys listening to audiobooks.