VOiCEup Berks

Founded in 2016 as a fund of the Berks County Community Foundation, VOiCEup Berks mobilizes and empowers young changemakers to shape more equitable communities through service-learning. We foster civic engagement, leadership, and social impact across Berks County through meaningful volunteer opportunities and youth-led initiatives. Our flagship youth-engagement program, Youth Volunteer Corps of Reading, connects young people ages 11 to 18 with team-based service-learning projects that build leadership, career, and life skills. As part of an international network, the program has contributed over 53,000 youth volunteer hours to the Berks County community—making a lasting impact on local organizations and neighborhoods. Generation Impact is our initiative for young adults ages 18 to 24, offering service-learning experiences, volunteer opportunities, and professional networking to build leadership capacity and strengthen community ties. Through all our work, VOiCEup Berks is committed to fostering a generation of youth who are heard, equipped, and empowered to lead transformative change and build a lasting legacy of stronger, more inclusive communities.