Junior Volunteer Program (JVP)
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About Junior Volunteer Program
TIPS JVP is a structured volunteer program for the children of TIPS-SW members, acting as a liaison between local community organizations and our junior volunteers. An experienced volunteer team lines up service activities and signs the documentation students need to accumulate their required volunteer hours, including hours toward the Presidential Volunteer Service Award. Middle- and high-school members take on leadership roles, mentor younger volunteers, and earn recommendation letters for their college applications, while a student-written newsletter keeps everyone up to date on new opportunities and upcoming activities. Along the way, volunteers experience many parts of San Antonio while giving back to the community. Open to students ages 8–18 whose parents are TIPS-SW members. To get involved, email the JVP Core Committee at [email protected].
What our volunteers do
JVP acts as a liaison between local community organizations and our junior volunteers — turning up, giving back, and growing as leaders along the way.
Community service
A volunteer team lines up service activities with local organizations across San Antonio.
Documented hours
Experienced volunteers sign off the documentation students need to log their service hours.
Leadership & mentoring
Middle- and high-school members take on leadership roles and mentor younger volunteers.
College recommendations
Active members earn recommendation letters to strengthen their college applications.
See what’s coming up on the TIPS-SW events calendar (filter by JVP).
Presidential Volunteer Service Award.The service hours JVP students log are documented and counted toward the PVSA — a national recognition of volunteer commitment, signed by an authorized certifying organization. It’s a meaningful addition to school and college applications, and a recognition of the real impact our junior volunteers make in San Antonio.
Meet the JVP Core Committee
The volunteer team that lines up service activities, signs off student hours, and keeps JVP running across San Antonio.
Get involved
JVP is open to students ages 8–18 whose parent is a TIPS-SW member. To join or ask a question, email the JVP Core Committee.
Parents must hold a current TIPS-SW membership for their child to enroll.
Questions? Reach us at [email protected].
JVP Newsletter
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