Impact Youth
The IMPACT Youth program remains the heart of IYC. It provides students with opportunities to develop leadership skills, explore their interests, and make a positive difference through volunteer service and educational experiences.
Volunteer Projects
Youth members participate in a wide variety of community service initiatives, including environmental conservation, senior outreach, educational support, fundraising, music performances, healthcare projects, and many other hands-on service opportunities. Through these experiences, members learn compassion, teamwork, responsibility, and servant leadership while making a meaningful impact in their communities.
Youth Education
Learning extends beyond volunteer hours. IYC offers workshops, leadership training, college and career exploration, guest speakers, and educational programs that help students build practical life skills, expand their knowledge, and prepare for future success. Members are encouraged to become confident leaders, effective communicators, and engaged global citizens.
Consulting Services
As members gain experience and expertise, IYC provides opportunities for youth to share their knowledge with others. Whether mentoring younger students, offering peer guidance, assisting community organizations, or sharing specialized skills, members learn that leadership includes helping others grow and succeed.
Active Volunteer Projects
Beach Cleanup
IYC members and their families come together to help protect our shorelines by removing litter and debris that can harm marine life and pollute our coastal environment. Through hands-on service, young volunteers see firsthand how everyday waste can affect our beaches, oceans, and wildlife.
Beach cleanups also provide a meaningful opportunity for family bonding, as members work side by side with the support and participation of their parents. Together, families spend time outdoors, serve their community, and lead by example—showing young people that caring for the environment is a responsibility we can share across generations.
Giving Garden - Growing with Purpose
The IYC Giving Garden Project teaches youth volunteers the value of growing, sharing, and giving back to the community. Working side by side, members plant, cultivate, weed, and harvest fresh fruits, vegetables, herbs, and flowers while gaining hands-on experience in gardening, sustainability, and environmental responsibility.
The food grown through their efforts is donated to local food banks and community organizations, helping provide fresh, healthy produce to neighbors in need. Through this experience, young volunteers see firsthand how something as simple as planting a seed can grow into something that benefits an entire community.
Handmade Comfort Gifts For Children
Since 2023, IYC volunteers have been creating handmade comfort gifts to bring warmth, encouragement, and hope to children and families facing difficult circumstances. Our volunteers crochet colorful Worry Worms for children undergoing cancer treatment, each accompanied by a heartfelt message reminding them that they are brave, loved, and never alone. We also knit baby beanies and other comfort items for premature babies in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs), providing warmth and a personal touch for newborns and their families.
Through these projects, our youth develop compassion, empathy, and the joy of serving others. They learn that even the simplest handmade gift can provide comfort and make a meaningful difference in someone's life.
Community Relief & Giving
IYC’s Humanitarian Aid & Relief efforts encourage young people to recognize the needs of others and respond with compassion. Through food bank support, donation drives, fundraising, and community giving, IYC members and families come together to provide meaningful assistance to individuals and families facing hardship in our local communities.
Our spirit of giving also extends beyond our own communities. When natural disasters and other emergencies affect people around the world, IYC comes together to support relief efforts and provide help to those in need. Through these experiences, our members learn that compassion has no borders and that collective acts of kindness can make a meaningful difference, both close to home and around the world.
Environmental Conservation
IYC volunteers are committed to protecting and preserving the environment through hands-on service projects that promote sustainability and environmental responsibility. Our members participate in a variety of environmental initiatives, including park and beach cleanups, habitat restoration, recycling efforts, community Earth Day celebrations, and environmental education programs.
Members develop a deeper appreciation for nature by working together to protect natural spaces and promote environmental awareness. They learn that even small actions can make a lasting impact on both local communities and the world around them.
BuDai Puppet Show
During the 2024 Taiwan SDG Service Trip, IYC members collaborated with local youth volunteers to learn and perform the traditional BuDai Puppet Show, a treasured Taiwanese performing art.
Inspired by the experience, our U.S. members brought the puppets, costumes, and performance techniques back to America. We created two original BuDai puppet productions and performed them at local schools, senior centers, and community events. They introduced audiences to Taiwan's rich cultural heritage while combining storytelling, music, and education in an engaging way. A meaningful addition to IYC's cultural outreach and demonstrated how international exchange can inspire creativity and cross-cultural understanding.
Music Concerts & Holiday Celebrations at Senior Centers
For over a decade, IYC volunteers have been dedicated to bringing joy, companionship, and a sense of belonging to older adults through music and community celebrations. Throughout the years, our members have presented instrumental concerts and organized seasonal events, including Lunar New Year, Valentine's Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas celebrations, creating meaningful moments for senior residents.
To further brighten their days, our volunteers also create handmade holiday cards filled with warm wishes and words of encouragement. These thoughtful, personalized cards remind seniors that they are remembered and appreciated. Through music, celebration, and simple acts of kindness, IYC volunteers help reduce social isolation while fostering lasting connections and enriching the lives of those they serve.