USydYV, or the University of Sydney Young Vinnies Conference, is a branch of the youth division of the St Vincent de Paul Society, based at Sydney University.Among their activities:
Buddies Days involve a group of volunteers hosting a day out for young children from disadvantaged homes. The outings may involve a picnic, a day of games in the park, a circus show or a trip to the movies – anything that sounds like a lot of fun (for all involved)!
The outings last for a few hours and provide an opportunity for the children to have a fun time together as well as allowing the parents to have a period of rest and relaxation.
Three Night Patrol services in the Sydney region (Inner City, Liverpool & Parramatta-Penrith).
The service involves volunteers driving a small van in the abovementioned areas and offering food & a warm drink, as well as friendship and conversation, to the homeless who live on the streets.
From their Consititutions…
The aims of the Youth Group) shall be to:
i) Carry out in the spirit of Christian faith, hope and charity the mission of the St. Vincent de Paul Society as required of Young Vinnies membership.
ii) Where possible engage with other Societies at the University of Sydney in a positive and proactive way.
iii) Ensure the spiritual, cultural and intellectual development of each member involved with this Society in the hope of creating better citizens.
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