Youth Educational Services (Y.E.S.)
Youth Educational Services (Y.E.S.) is a home to 10-14 student-led community engagement programs that provide opportunities for Humboldt students to volunteer in local school and community sites.
Since 1968, Y.E.S. student leaders have initiated over 70 programs to address community needs and support community organizations. Student leaders and volunteers contribute their impressive time, talent and passion to Y.E.S. programs and report gaining hands-on learning, new skills, friendship and support, and self-discovery.
Y.E.S. Location: YES is located in the Lower Library, Suite 1 on the south side of the building adjacent to Laurel Drive (see map below).
Fall Office Hours:
Monday & Friday (9:00am - 3:00pm)
Tuesday - Thursday (10:00am-4:00pm)
Y.E.S. Programs
Semester-Long Programs
Semester-Long Programs
Semester-long volunteer programs are directed by YES student leaders. Volunteers join a YES program and regularly engage with a team at local school and community sites. This is a great option for students who wish to explore their passions, gain career or job experience, make a positive impact in the community, or make new friendships.
Weekly time commitment: 2-3 hours
- Program meeting (1-hour)
- Community-based volunteering (1-2 hours)
Students must sign up by completing the “Volunteer Interest Form” and register by the add/drop date (3rd Monday of the semester) to secure a spot in a semester-long program.
Benefits
- Learn & bond with peers during weekly workshops
- Create meaningful connections with community participants & partners
- Earn 1-unit or use Y.E.S. as field placement for service learning/internship course
One-Time & Low Commitment Volunteer Opportunities
One-Time & Low Commitment Volunteer Opportunities
We have plenty of opportunities for students who are unable to commit to a full semester of volunteering! Some of those opportunities include:
- Volunteer Opportunity Program (VOP) - Weekly or monthly volunteer projects (off campus)
- Drop-In Volunteering - Weekly one-hour knitting project (on campus)
- Check out “Large Scale Volunteer Projects” for more opportunities
Large Scale Volunteer Events
Large Scale Volunteer Events
We host a large volunteer event once a semester to provide an opportunity for our campus community to come out and volunteer together. These volunteer days typically include a volunteer project, reflection and snacks! Bring your friends, your student organization, or your roommates out for a day of volunteering!
Large Scale YES Volunteer Events Include:
Fall Day of Service (October)
MLK Day of Service (January)
Cesar Chavez Day of Service: Y.E.S. Serve-A-Thon(March)
Speaker Series
Speaker Series
Each year we host a Speaker Series to help the students, staff, faculty to learn more about community engagement beyond University. Past speakers have included community organizers from Humboldt Area Foundation, True North, and Y.E.S. Alumni!
For Information on our upcoming speakers, go here: https://yes.humboldt.edu/speaker-series
Volunteers in front of the old Y.E.S House
Drop-In knitting to donate hats to the local shelters
Volunteering at Jefferson Center in Eureka
