Y-Serve
Being the hands and feet of Jesus
Y-Serve (Young People’s Christian Association) is the longest-running student organization at EMU! We are students eager to offer service to our community and beyond. Our goal is to serve others as the hands and feet of Jesus.
Jesus answered, "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all
your soul, and with all your strength, and with all your mind; and your neighbor as
yourself. Do this and you will live.
Luke 10:27, 28b
YPCA/Y-Serve Centennial Slideshow
Upcoming Service Project Opportunities
Programs
- Volunteer at Virginia Mennonite Retirement Center (VMRC) or join Y-Serve for Christmas and Easter Caroling in the VMRC Woodland Community. (volunteers must complete VMRC training)
- Habitat for Humanity welcomes EMU student volunteers to assist with area projects.
- Kid’s Club, a neighborhood children’s ministry connected to nearby congregations. For more information about volunteering contact Seth Crissman, Kid's Club Coordinator.
- Spring Service Days in the EMU neighborhood - Saturdays in March and April. Please fill out this form to request a Y-Serve group for the Spring Service Day Fundraiser.
Fall and Spring Break Y-Trips
Y-Trips build friendships through serving others in locations across the east coast and the south. The calendar above includes information on this year's Y-Trips.
More Local Service Opportunities
- Y-Serve Community Service Network (Y-Serve recommended local service locations)
- Volunteering with area churches
Y-Scholarships
Limited scholarships are available to help students participate in workshops, seminars and conferences related to Christian service.
Want to get involved? email y-serve@emu.edu or call 540-432-4115.
