The McVay Youth Partnership
The McVay Youth Partnership (Youth-VOICE) offers a fun and safe place for middle and high school students. Students spend time with their friends creating art, music, and drama, and receive help with their homework. Service projects and presentations by local leaders enable students to explore the community.
The McVay Youth Partnership is staffed by experienced and energetic McVay Fellows and McVay Interns. All fellows and interns receive training and are supported by Hamline staff.
The program is free and open to all students in grades 5-12 who are willing to follow these basic rules:
- Respect yourself
- Respect others
- Respect property
The McVay Youth Partnership is a university-church partnership funded by a generous endowment from the McVay Family Foundation. It embodies the mission and vision of Hamline University and is officed through the Wesley Center.
Make a Difference
If you are interested in joining the McVay Youth Partnership please fill a copy of our application and either email it to jkrentz01@hamline.edu or bring in a copy to the Wesley Center, located at 742 Snelling Ave.
Download the Application
A Legacy of Leadership
Meet Shamia Sandles and Jessa Williams. Shamia is a former McVay fellow and is currently involved with training new members of the McVay Youth Partnership. During her first year she was one of Jessa's mentors. Jessa completed six years of after school programming at McVay sites and is returning this year as an intern with the program! She hopes to leave the same lasting legacy of mentorship that Shamia had for her. To hear the incredible story of these two women watch the video below and read this exciting article about their experience.