HAVE you heard about the Volunteer Youth Corps. Inc. (VYC),located at Lot ‘E’ Luckhoo Street, D’Urban Backlands? The VYC has been in existence for about 17 years and is run by Ms. Goldie Scott. It is a Non-Governmental, Non-Profit Organisation that has dedicated years to improving the lives of children and youth by providing quality holistic health, social and economic support in the community. 

According to a statement from Subrina Mohamed-Puran, Ms. Scott and her volunteers work daily with more than 80 at-risk youths with behavioural problems and encourage them to stay in school to reach their full potential. The youths not only receive capacity building from VYC, but academic support to improve in mathematics and science at school.
The organisation also supports children that need medical treatment overseas and children under six years of age every Saturday at the local orphanage.
Every Christmas, the VYC hosts a concert and Gift Giving Ceremony where they work to bring a toy to each child in and around the community. This year is no exception. With a target of 500 youths from South East Georgetown, including Sophia, Tucville, South Ruimveldt, Lodge and East La Penitence.
At the concert, the children will be performing carols, dances, poems and drama pieces along with a few special artistes.
The VYC said it has already received commitments in the form of food and costumes from families in the communities in support.
In order to make this happen, the VYC is humbly asking persons to donate an unwrapped toy to help make this holiday a joyful one for these children.
The deadline for donations is Saturday, November 30, 2013.The event will be held on Saturday, December 21st, 2013 at the Lodge Community Ground (adjacent to the VYC centre).
For more information on how you can assist, persons can contact Ms. Goldie Scott at goldiescottvyc@gmail.com or call 227-1011.