Project Youth
What is Project Youth?
Volunteers inspire fifth and sixth-grade students from Title I schools to achieve a higher education by giving them a glimpse of campus life. At this annual event, volunteers lead these young students on a campus tour and to breakout sessions that teach them about some of the amazing opportunities for learning ahead of them. Then, all of the students and volunteers will gather together for a "Power Rally," which is a high-energy, closing assembly. Our next event will happen during Winter semester. Check back soon for more details!
How do I get involved?
If you are interested in planning the event, please apply to be a Program Director for Project Youth at this link. Time commitment is flexible! Contact the current program directors by phone or email projectyouth@byu.edu with any questions.
Student Volunteers:
If you are interested in volunteering at our Winter 2024 event, please fill out this survey. Check back for more details as the semester approaches. You can also email projectyouth@byu.edu for updates and details.
Teachers:
If your school is interested in attending the event, please email us at projectyouth@byu.edu about openings for the coming year.
Volunteer Commitment:
Event planning happens throughout Fall and Winter semesters. A few volunteers involved in planning commit 1-3 hours weekly during Fall and Winter semesters at any time during the week.
Volunteer group leaders will need to attend a separate one-hour training and have availability during the day of the event from 8:00 a.m.-12:20 p.m. We need lots of group leaders--invite a friend to volunteer with you!
Training:
Please complete this mandatory 25-minute Minor Protection Training before you begin working with the children.
Mandatory In-Person Training for all Volunteers — This will take approximately 30 minutes and there will be snacks provided. You will only need to attend 1 of the 4 trainings.
If you know of anyone that would like to sign up as well, invite them! There will be pizza and free t-shirts for all volunteers. Thank you again for volunteering!
BECOME A LEADER
Volunteer Leader Description: There are two kinds of leadership positions: Lead Program Director and Program Director. A program only has one Lead Program Director, but multiple program directors. Leaders are generally responsible for overseeing recruitment, retention, and reflection with volunteers. They also coordinate service with community partners and ensure their program runs smoothly. Volunteer leaders may also share the responsibilities of volunteers as outlined in the Volunteer Description. For more information, visit our section called Be a Leader!
Volunteer Leader Commitment: In addition to volunteering, Volunteer leaders commit to a 1-hour monthly team meeting to discuss needs and make plans for the program.
STEP 1:
Apply to become a leader by completing the application below:
Project Youth helped me connect with my community in an unexpected way. I was able to make connections with 5th and 6th graders which reminded me of the happiness I had in elementary school. They brought a spirit of joy and excitement with them and I was blessed to work with the wonderful students and teachers.
Serving with Project Youth was such a fun way to become more involved with the community. Seeing the children we served with so excited to learn about college gave me deeper sense of gratitude for all the blessings I experience as a BYU student. I hope I can continue passing it on!
It was so fun to be able to look at campus through the eyes of a child! The kids' energy is contagious and they are so funny! After showing them around, I was inspired to more fully take advantage of all the privileges and resources we have here at BYU.