Peer Leaders -
Youth Connect Peer Leaders can form groups based on the topics they are interested in exploring. Peer Leaders create their own service projects from the ground up. Weekly meetings allow Peer Leaders the time to build community, engage in leadership training, and create service projects and community events.
Advocates -
The Youth Connect Advocates will have the flexibility to select from a range of engagement options. They will actively contribute by participating in monthly meetings with Peer Leaders, and offering assistance to their projects through on-campus activities. Additionally, Advocates will have the opportunity to initiate and lead their own service projects, concentrating on enhancing the well-being of their school communities. Advocates will also participate in YCS Workshops facilitating information about suicide prevention, substance use prevention, and life skills.
YCS Corps -
Youth who are interested in engaging with the community through a wide ranging variety of existing service opportunities. Students in the YCS Corps provide support for one-time opportunities such as making sandbags to prevent potential flooding, community park clean ups, or helping kids do crafts at an event. This option is ideal for students who want to be involved but can’t commit to weekly meetings.
