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Youth Partnership Program

Youth Partnership Program. Student Training 2019-20. Training Agenda. Purpose of YPP. To encourage high school students to serve as volunteers To increase awareness of the needs of their community To increase awareness of the life-long value of volunteerism

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Youth Partnership Program

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  1. Youth Partnership Program Student Training2019-20

  2. Training Agenda

  3. Purpose of YPP • To encourage high school students to serve as volunteers • To increase awareness of the needs of their community • To increase awareness of the life-long value of volunteerism • To make students knowledgeable about their rights and responsibilities as a community volunteer

  4. Why Volunteer? • Personal satisfaction • Help others • Career exploration and job experience • Develop leadership skills • Meet new people • Obtain recognition • Document service on high school transcripts for college application and scholarships • FOR FUN!

  5. Youth Partnership Program Guidelines

  6. Community Service HourRequirements • Florida Bright Futures Scholarships: • Academic Scholar – 100 • Medallion Scholar – 75 • Gold Seal Vocational Scholar – 30 • Gold Seal CAPE Scholar – 30 • Distinguished Scholar Diploma – 100 • International Baccalaureate* – 150 *See IB counselor for details

  7. Hours That CanBe Counted • Community service for a public or non-profit agency or organization • Business or government internship • Activity on behalf of candidate for public office • Programs approved by the Florida Education Commissioner • Performance, rehearsal, practice, club activities, competitions (performing arts, special programs, athletics, etc.) Must NOT be related to course requirements; meaning the hours don’t count if credit is earned

  8. Hours That Cannot Be Counted • NCR Study Hall • Student Aide • Babysitting a sibling • If part of a requirement for course credit work • Anything that involves being paid

  9. When Can You Volunteer? • Before school • During school • After school • During school holidays • On weekends • On vacation ANYTIME! As long as it is NOT related to course requirements and you are not earning credit

  10. YPP Agreement FormStudent Information

  11. YPP Agreement FormOrganization Information

  12. YPP Agreement FormParent/Guardian Information

  13. YPP Sign-In Sheet • Submit hours promptly after completion of volunteer project (quarterly or before end of each semester) • Completed sheets must be signed and dated by the student, parent/guardian, and the organization

  14. Volunteer Experience Form • To be completed one time, in your senior year • Identify a social or civic issue, or a professional area • Develop a plan to address the issue • State your involvement • Evaluate and reflect on your experience • Submit form to the YPP Coordinator no later than May of your senior year

  15. Student’s Responsibilities for YPP

  16. Student’s Responsibilities to Volunteer Site

  17. Important Deadlines

  18. Sample Volunteer Opportunities

  19. Read the YPP Student Handbook for Detailed Information

  20. Questions?

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