Y.E.S. - Youth Educational Services

Program Directors

Volunteer Meetings 

Tuesday, 6:00-6:50pm (YES)

Spring 2024: Engagement

Weekly visits to Humboldt County Juvenile Hall (in Eureka) to engage and connect with youth during their recreation hour.

Volunteer group size limited to 8 students and 2 directors (10 total)

Program ON HOLD

Program Directors

Volunteer Meetings

Engagement

Email

leap@humboldt.edu

L.E.A.P. Mission

LEAP provides no-cost opportunities for children/youth in the local community in order to build trust, self-esteem, leadership, and teamwork skills. LEAP gives volunteers a chance to practice leadership skills and share their love of the outdoors with the community.

Program Is On Hold

Program Director

Elizabeth Perez - Mon 2-5; Wed 12-1:30 & 3-4:30

Volunteer Weekly Meetings

Tues 5-6 pm Downstairs Y.E.S.

Email

ncmm@humboldt.edu

Program ON HOLD

Program Directors

Volunteer Weekly Meetings

Email

puentes@humboldt.edu

Program Mission

Puentes takes its name from the Spanish word for bridges. The program works to bridge the cultural gap that exists between Spanish and English speaking communities in Humboldt County.

Program Directors

Rah Camacho Ruiz

Miguel Pulido

Volunteer Weekly Meetings

Tuesday, 5:00-5:50pm (YES)

Spring 2024: Engagement

Engage with students at local high school GSA's or Diversity Clubs. Potentially support the planning of Humboldt's Queer Prom.

Email

qmap@humboldt.edu

(formerly Service Travel Encourage Progress for Underrepresented People in Poverty (STEP UPP))

Program ON HOLD

Program Directors

Volunteer Weekly Meetings

Email

altbreak@humboldt.edu

Program ON HOLD

Program Directors

Volunteer Weekly Meetings

Email

sb@humboldt.edu

Program Mission

Study Buddies is the oldest of Y.E.S.'s programs. The program offers free tutoring for elementary through middle school students who would be least able to afford these services and focuses on the specific needs of the tutee. Mentor/mentee relationships built during the time of service are also emphasized. Study Buddies longevity speaks to the original need for this service.

Program Director

Jacob Garcia

Volunteer Meetings 

Tuesday, 5:00-5:50pm (Lib 002)

Spring 2024 Engagement

One-on-one and team mentoring with elementary students at Arcata After-School Program and potentially Trillium Charter School.

Email

ymp@humboldt.edu

Spring 2024 

Drop-In Knitting: 

Weekly 1-hour volunteering on campus. Help knit beanies to be donated to oncology patients, seniors, newborns, and individuals experiencing homelessness.

No experience necessary. It’s easy to learn using our circular knitting looms and student leaders will provide tutorials.

Monday from 12:00-12:50pm (beginning 1/29/24 through 4/29/24)

Professional Staff

Coordinator: Melea Smith

Email: melea.smith@humboldt.edu

Program Consultants

Autumn Cry-Mark

Emma Botts

Salem McNeal

Sterling Russel

Email: pc@humboldt.edu

Job Description (PDF)