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Make the most of your time at BYU by getting involved in the community, gaining leadership experience, and making friends.
Program Director Positions
Lead Program Director Positions

Available Program Director Positions

Student leadership positions at BYU are reserved for full-time, matriculated students.
Part-time and FlexGE students are welcome to participate in all service programs, clubs, activities and events.

Program Directors (PDs) oversee recruitment, retention, and reflection with volunteers. They also coordinate service with community partners and ensure that their program runs smoothly. To be a student leader, you must be enrolled as a matriculated and full-time student, have a 2.5 cumulative GPA at the time of application and throughout the term of service, and abide by Y-Serve and University policies and procedures. Learn more about the time commitment and responsibilities by viewing the application. (The link is found near the bottom of this page.)
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Adapted Institute

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BYU Tutoring

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Community Clean-Up

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Community Food Banks

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Cougar Coaches

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Digital Inclusion

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Food for the Soul

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Foster Love

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Freshman Service Corps

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Leaders of Literacy

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Linking Generations

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MAPS

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Medallion Manor

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MyHometown Provo

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Red Cross Services & Blood Drives

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Seeds of Success

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Service Dates

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Student Volunteer is working a sewing machine.

Service to the World

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Share Your Hair

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Utah Healing Arts

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United Way Community Centers

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Submit a PD Application
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Available Lead Program Director Positions

Student leadership positions at BYU are reserved for full-time, matriculated students.
Part-time and FlexGE students are welcome to participate in all service programs, clubs, activities and events.

Lead Program Directors (LPDs) are ultimately responsible for all operations and outcomes of their programs. In coordination with Program Directors (PDs), LPDs fulfill all administrative duties and ensure that each volunteer and those being served are having a meaningful experience. The Lead Program Director oversees all meetings and events within the program while giving PDs and volunteers opportunities for leadership and growth. To be a student leader, you must be enrolled as a matriculated and full-time student, have a 2.5 cumulative GPA at the time of application and throughout the term of service, and abide by Center and university policies and procedures. Learn more about the time commitment and responsibilities by viewing the application below.
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Early Learning Essentials

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Share Your Hair

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Submit a LPD Application
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