Service Matters

Service Matters

Join us for enlightening conversations as we delve into the world of service with Youth Volunteer Corps of Hampton Roads (YVCHR). Since its establishment in 2009, YVCHR has been a beacon of hope and service in Virginia, engaging youth aged 11-18 in impactful volunteer opportunities. We explore the origins of YVCHR as the first YVC affiliate in Virginia and one of over 40 affiliates worldwide. Discover how this organization empowers young people to become agents of change in their communities through meaningful volunteer work.

Episodes

  1. 07/16/2024

    The Power of Visual Storytelling-Brandon Davis

    In this inspiring episode of the "Service Matters Podcast," we sit down with a remarkable Youth Volunteer Corps alumni who has transformed their passion for service into a thriving career as a professional videographer at a company focused on leadership. Join us as we delve into their journey from volunteering with YVC to capturing the world through a lens. Our guest shares how their experiences with YVC shaped their skills, work ethic, and vision, propelling them into the dynamic field of videography. We'll explore the challenges they faced, the milestones they achieved, and the pivotal moments that defined their path. Discover the role that service played in their personal and professional growth and how it continues to influence their creative work today. Check out Brandon Here: https://brandondavis.me/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6oP0kUFvtTg6lFAvgHoqM6?si=dc9232fce87f4db4Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/service-through-stem-justine-walton/id1733946006?i=1000647730260Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ServiceMattersYVCWebsite: https://www.yvchr.org/podcast ________________________________________________ 0:00 Intro 1:20 The Beginnings at YVC 2:08 Media Team 3:00 Youth Roles at YVC 4:00 Our YVC Experiences 4:48 Projects at YVC 6:26 Getting Involved with YVC 8:01 Service Learning 8:57 Bonner Scholarship Program at CNU 10:29 Videography after YVC 12:29 Video Projects Brandon has worked on 15:31 Process of Creating a Completed Project 18:23 Our Process vs His 21:43 Showing vs Telling the Story 23:00 Quick Cuts 23:36 How to Shoot Big Areas 24:38 What are we Trying to Accomplish? 26:18 Our Audience 27:45 Our Rolls in YVC 29:21 Brandon's take on what we should grow into 32:48 Going out to record 33:58 Gimbal vs Handheld 36:41 What is the Service Way to you? 38:49 An extra and unexpected question

    41 min
  2. 06/21/2024

    How God has Influenced Me to Serve- Aaron West

    In this enlightening interview, we sit down with Pastor Aaron West, a beloved community leader known for his unwavering dedication to serving others. Pastor Aaron has spent over two decades in ministry, focusing on spiritual guidance and addressing the practical needs of his congregation and the broader community. His work encompasses a range of initiatives, from food drives and shelter programs to providing counseling and support for those in crisis. In order to achieve these goals he has established the Big Give initiative in his church where they have given over half a million dollars away to the community. His focus is completely on giving back. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6oP0kUFvtTg6lFAvgHoqM6?si=dc9232fce87f4db4 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/service-through-stem-justine-walton/id1733946006?i=1000647730260 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ServiceMattersYVC Website: https://www.yvchr.org/podcast 0:00 Intro 1:12 Sushi Enthusiast 1:48 Summery of His Story 3:53 Changing Plans Because of God 5:19 What Led Aaron to God and Service 7:30 Entering into the Church Industry 9:17 Moving On 10:24 New Journey at a New Church 12:27 Creating Impact (a hole) 13:58 How Crossroads is Trying to be Different 15:21 Getting the Position at Crossroads 16:23 Staying Through Tough Times 17:27 Becoming a Lead Pastor 18:27 How Crossroads Has Loved Others 20:00 Becoming a Christian 22:22 Why Shouldn't we "brag" about our Service 23:31 What it Feels Like to Truly Serve 25:40 How did Nicaragua affect Aaron's Life 27:33 The Importance of Deeply Caring for Others 30:18 Serving for yourself or others? 31:11 Aaron's Time at Crossroads 33:33 Connecting with Calvary Chapel 35:56 Listening to God 37:38 What is the Service Way to You?

    39 min

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Join us for enlightening conversations as we delve into the world of service with Youth Volunteer Corps of Hampton Roads (YVCHR). Since its establishment in 2009, YVCHR has been a beacon of hope and service in Virginia, engaging youth aged 11-18 in impactful volunteer opportunities. We explore the origins of YVCHR as the first YVC affiliate in Virginia and one of over 40 affiliates worldwide. Discover how this organization empowers young people to become agents of change in their communities through meaningful volunteer work.