As Executive Director of the Town of Clarence Youth Bureau, I will strive to improve services and opportunities for young people in our community. The Youth Bureau is always open to community input and welcomes any suggestions.

Youth Volunteer Program

The Clarence Youth Volunteer Program provides opportunities for youth ages 12-20 to volunteer their time to local agencies and organizations through a variety of service activities. Volunteers are sent a monthly calendar of activities to choose from. Youth will have the opportunity to work with children, senior citizens, people with disabilities, or simply lend a hand at community events. The program operates on a year-round basis with activities taking place after school, evenings, and weekends.

Join the Youth Volunteer Program: Contact the Youth Bureau at 407-2162, or download the application below

• February Youth Volunteer Calendar
• February Event Information
• March Youth Volunteer Calendar
• March Event Information
• April Youth Volunteer Calendar
• April Event Information
• Youth Volunteer Application
• Attention Volunteers - Important Message (going paperless)
• Join the Youth Bureau's email list

High school students - don't forget to bring your community service forms with you: Clarence High School Community Service

Youth Volunteer Recognition Ceremony

In May of every year we have our youth volunteer recognition ceremony. This event is designed to recognize the dedication of our youth volunteers during that past year. Volunteers will receive awards based on the amount of hours served. Other prestigious awards are giving out to the top youth volunteer, top youth volunteer organization and friend of youth and the president's award. For more information please see link below.

• Youth Volunteer Recognition Ceremony

Programs

The Youth Bureau offers a variety of programs, classes and workshops to youth in our community

• 2009 Summer Recreation
• 2009 Summer Youth Series
• Registration Form
• Library Craft Time
• Alive at 25
• Winterfest
• Winter Recreation Schedule
• Just for Girl's
• Halloween in the Park
• Nicole's Art Classes - A program for middle school students 6-8 interested in art!
• FREE educational series addressing current trends affecting our youth, as well as prevention & intervention strategies

Resource Library

The Youth Bureau has a resource library with materials that can be borrowed by teachers, parents, students and others in the community. The library includes books, videos, pamphlets, and brochures. Some of the books have reproducible worksheets that can be used for various activities. The intent is to encourage parents, teachers, teens, and all leaders in the Clarence community to grow in the knowledge of the 40 developmental assets - everyday, positive things that young people need to succeed.

• Click here to view the list of materials

Resource and Referral

The Clarence Youth Bureau provides efficient, coordinated resource and referral information linking families with community resources. Services are confidential and free of charge.

Special Events/Activities

Youth Bureau staff plan many special events throughout the year, including: Holiday Craft Projects, Parent Time Out, Winterfest, Leadership Trainings and Conferences, Field Trips, and many others. Youth are active in planning and participating in many of these events.

Youth Board

The Youth Board is a citizen's advisory council to the Clarence Youth Bureau. The Youth Board meets monthly with Youth Bureau staff to assess youth needs, determine program priorities and involve youth as leaders in the planning and coordination of activities. It is comprised of 15 members from the community including at least 4 high school student representatives.

2010 Meeting Dates

Click here to view the
2010 meeting schedule

Youth and Family Survey Report

Through a unique collaborative effort between the Town of Clarence Youth Bureau and the Clarence Central School District, a study of youth services was conducted in the Clarence community. With the assistance of faculty and students from the University at Buffalo and funding from a United Way grant awarded to the Clarence School district, the study is aimed to assess and better respond to the existing needs of youth and families.

Click below to review:

Youth and Family Needs Survey Report

Developmental Assets

The Youth Bureau and Youth Board are committed to promoting the Search Institute's 40 Developmental Assets (www.search-institute.org), which are concrete, common sense, positive experiences and qualities all young people need to grow up healthy and successful. Please visit www.MVParents.com to learn about ways you can help build assets in your family and community.

Clarence CAN
(Community Assets Network)

The Youth Bureau is a member of the CAN Committee Whose mission is to promote the value of youth through networking the resources of the Clarence community. Through this our youth will become caring, responsible individuals.
Visit www.clarenceyouthcan.org to learn more.

Links for Youth and Families

www.kidscrisis.com
www.centralreferral.org
www.learninghaven.com
www.alcoholfreechildren.org