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YOUTH COMMITTEE

Youth Committee Description

The Youth Philanthropy and Service (YPS) Youth Committee is a service-learning focused leadership opportunity for high school students (grades 9-12). The Committee is a diverse representation of students from Northeast Ohio.

Members who successfully complete the program are eligible to participate in the alumni Youth Committee group. Alumni members are responsible for new member recruitment, presenting the Outstanding Youth Service Award, assisting with the YPS Annual Workshop, and holding a leadership role for first year members.

Members of the YPS Youth Committee gain an understanding of philanthropy, the nonprofit sector, and service-learning. They are provided with opportunities to practice leadership, teamwork, and organizational skills. Members also identify a community need and develop a service-learning project for Global Youth Service Day. Through participation in the YPS Youth Committee, members interact with like-minded peers and learn of other service opportunities.

Meetings are held once a month on weekdays during school hours (a calendar will be provided to accepted members before making the final commitment). Members are responsible for transportation to and from the meeting site (RTA passes can be provided).



Selection Criteria

Potential members apply in the spring (when they are in grades 8-11). Applicants must receive school principal and parental approval for participation, including school absences. Applicants must demonstrate the ability to:

  • attend 100% of the meetings including the Annual Workshop. More than two absences will result in dismissal from the Committee.
  • actively participate in discussions, activities, and education sessions.
  • complete all required paperwork in a timely manner (agreement form, surveys, evaluations, status reports, etc.).
  • be resourceful and take initiative
  • treat others respectfully
Additionally, applicants must demonstrate an interest in service and leadership potential (of all types).



Application Information

YPS seeks a diverse group of students as members of the Youth Committee. Previous service experience or a specific GPA are not required. YPS is most interested in students who will be able to commit to the program and demonstrate an interest in service and leadership.

The application deadline to join the YPS Youth Committee for the 2009-10 school year was April 1, 2009.

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