SERVICE LEADERS PROGRAM

The Service Leaders Program helps JYA and ILP graduates develop their own social responsibility projects while receiving professional development training, mentorship, and opportunities for college and career exploration.

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About the Service Leaders Program

The Service Leader Program (SLP), consists of alumni of the Junior Youth Action and Inspiring Leaders Program who serve as general body members of Youth Action and use the skills they gained from those programs to consistently organize service projects throughout the year.

SLP provides members not only with volunteer opportunities but also advanced leadership and professional development workshops around socially responsible leadership in college & career.

Hear from Our Student Leaders

“Youth Action made me perfectly competent to be a leader anywhere I go. I am comfortable with being an active leader taking control over a project or group, and I am also comfortable being a passive leader without saying a word.”

“Youth Action shaped my way of understanding leadership and service in my community by allowing me to identify myself as a human rights activist. I’m not afraid to fight for what our community needs. From Youth Action, I have become a better orator and a more confident leader.”

“A very important thing I have learned from Youth Action is the importance of perseverance. If you fail at first, keep trying. I apply this in school with subjects I may not understand at first. I persevere by studying and trying to re-apply techniques.”

Here's What Our SLP Students Gain

Develop a Service Theme

Members develop a service theme for the year that captures the issue they wish to address during the service year. Past service themes have included – Violence Prevention, Teenage Pregnancy, Homelessness, College Readiness, and Literacy.

Gain Professional Development Experience

Through workshops conducted by leaders/experts in various industries and fields, students receive mentorship and training in various post-high school and career paths, as well as in leadership and service.

Build Your Resume

Gain valuable experience and skills that will set you apart from your peers as you pursue further education and career experiences.

Gain Ongoing Service Engagement Opportunities

Students have many opportunities to volunteer and receive funding to organize up to 6 different service projects in Philadelphia including our annual toy drive.

Increase Community Service Hours

Through our programs and events, students can receive at least 50 service hours for the year.

Have Fun

Participate in exciting events and activities that will help you form lifelong relationships and connections.

INTERESTED IN THE
Service Leaders PROGRAM?

Current JYA and ILP alumni are encouraged to reach out to their program leader to learn more about joining the Service Leaders Program. If you're interested in becoming a facilitator, please apply below.