“Volunteer support is vital to the success of our programs and mission to serve as many youth as possible,” said Vice President Liz Marshall. “From who join us at volunteer weekends to those who offer to chaperone busloads of campers from St. Louis to Miniwanca, we’re so grateful to everyone who shares their time and skills with our program participants.”

St. Louis-area volunteers are needed to assist at the Donald Danforth Jr. Memorial Golf Tournament on Monday, May 8 at Algonquin Golf Course. Interested individuals can email Director of Development Jessa Glick at jglick@ayf.com.

Registration has closed for Miniwanca Volunteer Weekend, but in New Hampshire, Merrowvista hosts its annual spring Volunteer Weekend from Friday, May 12 to Sunday, May 14. This family-oriented weekend is free to attend and will include age-appropriate projects and activities. Registration is required.

Looking to visit Miniwanca and support campers on the road? Development Coordinator Michael Robinson is seeking volunteer bus chaperones to ride with campers to and from St. Louis and Miniwanca this summer. Several dates are available for one-way and roundtrip volunteer opportunities. Learn more and select preferred dates online.

Volunteers can continue their service at Miniwanca in several ways this summer. Contact Director of Adult Programs Holley Young at hyoung@ayf.com for more information about onsite opportunities.

If volunteering is not an option, Marshall encourages supporters to consider other ways they can give back, such as purchasing items for the Gear Up for Camp online equipment drive or making a financial gift to the AYF.

“Every gift helps inspire the next generation of Founder Friends and enkindles their inner spark,” she said.

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As we have had the opportunity to talk with alumni around the country the last few years, we have heard loud and clear that you are committed to living the mission but would love some support in doing so. We have heard the request for adult programs at Miniwanca and Merrowvista to reconnect to the AYF mission, and for the opportunity to connect virtually throughout the year.

We are excited to announce the first annual Living the Mission Retreats at Miniwanca and Merrowvista. The adult only weekend retreats this fall will be a mix of mindful program activities and conversation, reflection, and focus group conversations about what type of year-round connections would be most helpful to our alumni as you seek to practice living the mission of AYF each day.

For more information on visit the retreats’ web pages:

Merrowvista RetreatMiniwanca Retreat

We look forward to welcoming you back and engaging in a weekend of mindfully Living the Mission of AYF.

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