Volunteer
Hub
Your central resource for community impact
Training & Resources
Volunteer Orientation
New to DFYC? Join our upcoming orientation session to learn more about our mission, safety protocols, and how you can best support York County youth.
Impact Handbook
Access our comprehensive digital handbook for mentors and peer leaders. It includes tips for youth engagement and core DFYC community standards.
Frontline StaffÂ
Training Library
QPRÂ Training
Our Gatekeeper course is taught in a clear, concise format using the latest in educational technology and practices. The course takes approximately one hour to complete.
KEY COMPONENTS COVERED IN TRAINING:
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How to Question, Persuade and Refer someone who may be suicidal
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How to get help for yourself or learn more about preventing suicide
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The common causes of suicidal behavior
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The warning signs of suicide
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How to get help for someone in crisis
Workshop Facilitator Guides
Youth Leadership TrainingÂ
Module 1: Prevention Strategies
Master the core framework for community-based drug prevention and youth engagement.
Module 2: Leadership Development
Practical skills for youth leaders to organize meetings and drive initiative tracking.
Module 3: Conflict Resolution
Enhance communication hub interactions with proven dispute mediation techniques.
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Seeing the spark of confidence in a student after a wellness workshop is the most rewarding experience I've had as a mentor.
— Sarah J., Youth Mentor
Inspiration in Action
Voices of Our Volunteers
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The training provided by DFYC made me feel fully prepared to lead outreach events. It's a supportive community for volunteers too.
— Marcus T., Outreach Specialist
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I started volunteering to give back, but I've learned so much about youth wellness that has impacted my own family for the better.
— Elena R., Event Support
ACTIVE INITIATIVES: YOUTH SUMMIT 2024 • DRUG-FREE WEEK • SCHOOL OUTREACH • PREVENTION WORKSHOPS • LEADERSHIP TRAINING •
IN PROGRESS
Annual Youth Leadership Summit
Our flagship program empowering high school students to become effective prevention advocates in their local communities.
PLANNING PHASE
Community Resource Distribution
Strategic rollout of updated educational materials and wellness kits to partner schools across the York County district.