Youth Educational Services (Y.E.S.) is a home to 14-16 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.
Volunteer & Leadership Opportunities
Student involvement at Y.E.S.
Semester-long programs
- Join a volunteer cohort and regularly attend a local community or school site. Contribute 3-4 hours a week during the semester.
- Benefits include: learn and bond during weekly program meetings, create meaningful connections with program participants and community sites, and earn 1-Unit or fulfill a Service Learning or Academic Internship through a field placement at Y.E.S.
- Visit our office and register during the first 2 weeks of each semester.
Short-term projects
- Looking for a lower commitment option? Join us for weekly drop-in volunteering (1-hour knitting at Y.E.S.). Sign up for Volunteer Opportunity Program (VOP) and attend Saturday service projects (3-4 hour programs once a month).
- Benefits include: engage in a variety of projects, meet new people, and make a positive difference in a short amount of time.
- Join any time! Drop-in or sign up for projects that interest you and fit with your schedule.
Recent blog posts
- Let’s spotlight the second oldest program at YES, Youth Mentoring Program (YMP)!
- Spotlight on the great things that YES Programs are up to this semester!
- What’s New at Y.E.S.!?!?!?!
- Welcome to YES House’s New Blog!
- ART Inspires Big Changes; In Majors, Friends and Perspectives
- The Health of the Latino Community, Supported by Puentes
- Juvenile Hall Recreation Program’s Slam Dunk Volunteer
- New Mentors Feel the Beat
- Serve-A-Thon 2015 Brings Color and Light
- New Volunteers Find Their Voice by Speaking for The Environment