Youth Engaged in Service
The Youth Engaged in Service (YES) Program is a volunteer program for Seattle based youth between the ages of 13 and 18. Participants will volunteer for six weeks from early July to mid-August for a total of 120 hours in a Seattle Parks and Recreation program or facility or community based organization. Sixty hours of the required 120 may be used towards the Seattle public high school service learning graduation requirement with proper pre-approval from the school. As recognition for their efforts, YES volunteers can receive a $150 stipend for the remaining 60 hours at the conclusion of the program. YES volunteers must complete all 120 hours to be eligible for the stipend.
The YES Program is a great way to gain job skills and work experience, become more involved in your community, stay active throughout the summer, learn more about the Seattle Parks and Recreation, and make new friends!
Work Locations:
Various facilities within the Seattle Parks and Recreation Department.
Eligibility Requirements:
YES is open to teens 13 - 18 years of age and you must be able to provide documentation of eligibility
to work in the United States, and that you live in the City of Seattle.
Stipend:
$150.00
Interested in joining the YES team during the school year? If you’re between the ages of 16 and 19,
ask your Teen Leader at your local community center to refer you, and for an application!
Summer YES applications available: mid-April 2013
The YES Program is a great way to gain job skills and work experience, become more involved in your community, stay active throughout the summer, learn more about the Seattle Parks and Recreation, and make new friends!
Work Locations:
Various facilities within the Seattle Parks and Recreation Department.
Eligibility Requirements:
YES is open to teens 13 - 18 years of age and you must be able to provide documentation of eligibility
to work in the United States, and that you live in the City of Seattle.
Stipend:
$150.00
Interested in joining the YES team during the school year? If you’re between the ages of 16 and 19,
ask your Teen Leader at your local community center to refer you, and for an application!
Summer YES applications available: mid-April 2013
2011 YES DocumentaryOver a course of 6 weeks, the following documentary was captured, edited, and presented by five teens ranging in ages 12 - 15.
Program used: Final Cut Pro Equipment: Standard aluminum tripod and Zi8 Kodak cameras Programs involved: Summer of Service (SOS) Student Teen Employment Program (STEP), and Youth Engaged in Service (YES) If you have any question, concerns or comments please feel free to contact Anuja Khandekar at [email protected] or (206)-684-4574 |
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YES 2009 DocumentaryAnuja Khandekar helps coordinate a program called Y.E.S., which stands for Youth Engaged in Service, for the Seattle Parks and Rec.
Find out more info about the program in this little 20 minute documentary that I have put together to present to senior staff members. |
YES 2009 Documentary from anuja khandekar on Vimeo. |