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Provides youth clubs to learn life skills through project activity, community service, and leadership. Membership is open to boys and girls from 5-19 years of age. Clubs are led by screened and trained volunteers. The program helps youth develop self-confidence, self-esteem, and basic life skills.

We offer a diverse schedule of in-school and after-school programming designed to support the social and emotional development of our young participants, as well as their educational growth. From academic support to programming that strengthens positive identity and awareness, our programs help our youth reach their full potential. After-School is held throughout the school year.

Description: Provides virtual group mentoring and one-on-one mentoring programs for at-risk youth in King County. Recruits and trains mentors, pairs them with at-vulnerable risk youths and supports the youth/mentor relationship to increase its power and duration. Group Mentoring: Blends history, social studies, civic education, economic and service-learning standards into an experiential learning framework to inspire critical thinking, life skills development and youth activism, encouraging youth to choose the road away from incarceration and toward higher education. Youth attend a virtual weekly group session, youth can attend from King County neighborhoods. Youth who attend must be in high school . One-on-one Mentoring: Youth are matched one-on-one with a mentor who helps them realize alternatives to destructive behaviors. Mentors assist and encourage the mentee to fulfill the goals they have for: education, vocation and a drug- or alcohol-free lifestyle. Also facilitates mentorship opportunities in which caring adults offer guidance, support and encouragement to at-risk youth. Tutoring: Provided for youth who need assistance with schoolwork, homework and support in math, science, reading etc. Parents must make commitment that their youth will attend Tutoring sessions.

Offers an after-school program that integrates soccer, poetry and service-learning through community service projects. Students play soccer and learn lessons about teamwork, sportsmanship and leadership while taking part in physical exercise. During the fall, participants work on reading and writing skills through poetry, which is also performed to build self-confidence. In the spring, students work with teammates to design and implement a community service project in their neighborhood.   Program takes place at nine elementary schools in South Seattle. Each session is 90 minutes. Provides transportation, uniforms and other necessary supplies for youth to participate.

Offers an after-school program that integrates soccer, poetry and service-learning through community service projects. Students play soccer and learn lessons about teamwork, sportsmanship and leadership while taking part in physical exercise. During the fall, participants work on reading and writing skills through poetry, which is also performed to build self-confidence. In the spring, students work with teammates to design and implement a community service project in their neighborhood.   Program takes place at nine elementary schools in South Seattle. Each session is 90 minutes. Provides transportation, uniforms and other necessary supplies for youth to participate.

Provides a teen judge and jury for youth who have been charged with a traffic infraction.  The sentence may include community service, writing a letter of apology or an essay, going on a police ride-along, participating in Street Law curriculum, or serving on a Youth Court panel.   There is a 6-month deferral period for each case, after which, if all conditions have been completed successfully, the charge will be dismissed.

Offers innovative, youth-led environmental education programs including service projects, field trips and outdoor adventures.   Activities include beach clean-ups, kayak trash patrols and habitat restoration.   Offers project ideas, planning assistance and materials to help youth and clubs design and complete their own environmental service projects.   Hosts several environmental leadership events that encourage youth to network with peers and professionals.   YESC staff, teacher advisors, and youth leaders work together to identify environmental issues, design meaningful service projects, and implement tangible solutions that address the community's needs such as implementing a composting program, building a garden or collecting e-waste.

Lists volunteer opportunities with area nonprofit agencies. Projects available for groups or individuals. Community events highlighted Filters and search for projects by location, type of organization. Volunteer opportunities generally require advance registration, with limited space, so it is best to plan ahead and sign up early. Also includes referrals for adults and adolescents who must perform community service hours for having committed a misdemeanor.

Offers afterschool and summer recreation, tutoring, youth leadership groups, and PRIDE group for youth ages 12-18.

Provides an opportunity for youth and young adults to engage in statewide decision-making processes, meet with policymakers and funders, and prepare for and engage in public speaking opportunities. Holds monthly chapter meetings to develop supportive relationships, build skills, and discuss current issues impacting youth and young adults experiencing foster care and/or homelessness. Provides youth-focused training, including Storytelling for Advocacy, and Legislative Advocacy. Public speaking engagements including panels, workgroups/task forces, media requests, keynote speeches, and custom trainings and presentations that center the voices of lived experience experts.

Offers the following teen programs: Teen Advisory Board: Members, ages 12 through 18, learn work skills and values by facilitating meetings, activity scheduling, fundraising, and community involvement. Recreational Activities: Specialized recreational activities including a late night movie and a music studio. The Money Matters program teaches teens to manage money.

Offers an after-school program that integrates soccer, poetry and service-learning through community service projects. Students play soccer and learn lessons about teamwork, sportsmanship and leadership while taking part in physical exercise. During the fall, participants work on reading and writing skills through poetry, which is also performed to build self-confidence. In the spring, students work with teammates to design and implement a community service project in their neighborhood.   Program takes place at nine elementary schools in South Seattle. Each session is 90 minutes. Provides transportation, uniforms and other necessary supplies for youth to participate.

Teaches life skills responsibility, problem solving, decision-making, increased self-esteem, record keeping, communication, leadership, and project skills/knowledge.

Offers the ability to get court-ordered community service hours helping set up and clean up the Wednesday night Soup Kitchen.

Offers a youth development educational program that enables youth to develop the knowledge, attitudes, and skills they need to become competent, caring, and contributing citizens of the world. Promotes hand-on learning, individual growth, and life skills development. Offers project areas including: -  Environmental -  Arts -  Family living -  Mechanical -  Plant -  Animal -  Social sciences

Offers an 8-week after-school program for youth to practice their skills on bikes we repair and give back to the community.   When they have worked enough hours of community service on the bikes we fix up and donate, they can pick out and fix up their own bike, bike parts, or accessories. Class graduates can continue to attend weekly Drop-In Earn-A-Bike hours, practice their skills and earn community service hours until they turn 18 or graduate from high school.      Earn-A-Bike Classes are offered in three tiers: Beginning Repair: -  The basics of bike repair: Fix a flat, basic overhauls and maintenance.   -  Youth can earn a BMX bike with the completion of enough community service hours. Intermediate Repair: -  Completion of the Beginning Class is strongly recommended for this course.   -   If you are 11 or older and feel qualified, please contact us for approval.  -  This class covers more complex bike repair and allows youth to earn a geared bicycle. Advanced Repair: -  Must have completed the Intermediate Class, earned a bike, and attended drop-in.   -  A solid knowledge of basic bike repair is essential for this class as you will learn advanced systems.    Classes and activities are run by experienced staff who come from backgrounds of youth development, outdoor education, bicycle mechanics, and social justice.

Offers a community service and leadership development program for youth.  Program meets after school and has occasional weekend service projects. Activities focus on academic success, career exploration and community service.  Through community service projects, Keystoners learn first-hand the importance of cultivating and exercising the virtues of compassion, tolerance, responsibility and citizenship. Keystoning is a unique leadership development experience that gives young people a chance to act on their humanitarian ideals while building self-respect and strong attachments to family and community.

Offers young people opportunities to experience outdoor recreation and skill-building while combining such experiences with community leadership.  With skills gained, youth conduct community projects that address needs specific to the Asian and Pacific Islander communities, especially relating to environmental justice.   Outdoor activities include rock-climbing, hiking, snowshoeing, eagle watching and more.  Community projects fulfill high school community service requirements and identify young people as community leaders. Some work is paid and may lead to summer employment.

Helps Congolese youth heal, build strong connections, and feel empowered as they integrate into their new community. Offers - Youth leadership development programs - Community service and volunteer opportunities - Mentorship with community leaders - Tutoring and homework assistance - College and career readiness workshops - Summer and after-school programs - Peer support groups - Culturally sensitive mental health support - 12-month soccer program with bi-weekly training

Offers an after-school program that integrates soccer, poetry and service-learning through community service projects. Students play soccer and learn lessons about teamwork, sportsmanship and leadership while taking part in physical exercise. During the fall, participants work on reading and writing skills through poetry, which is also performed to build self-confidence. In the spring, students work with teammates to design and implement a community service project in their neighborhood.   Program takes place at nine elementary schools in South Seattle. Each session is 90 minutes. Provides transportation, uniforms and other necessary supplies for youth to participate.

Offers an after-school program that integrates soccer, poetry and service-learning through community service projects. Students play soccer and learn lessons about teamwork, sportsmanship and leadership while taking part in physical exercise. During the fall, participants work on reading and writing skills through poetry, which is also performed to build self-confidence. In the spring, students work with teammates to design and implement a community service project in their neighborhood.   Program takes place at nine elementary schools in South Seattle. Each session is 90 minutes. Provides transportation, uniforms and other necessary supplies for youth to participate.

Offers 4-H Club for youth in grades K-12; promotes hands-on learning, individual growth, and life skills development.  Offers project areas including: livestock, arts and crafts, food preparation and safety, clothing, photography, and gardening.

Provides youth a voice in their community through leadership and service. Programs include Bellevue Youth Link Board, Bellevue Youth Council and Action Teams. - Youth Link Board is comprised of 12 youth and six adult board members, and is a youth advisory board that provides input on local and regional matters affecting young people in Bellevue. Provides recommendation on strategic plans and offers solutions from a program and systems level. - Bellevue Youth Council is comprised of students from each Bellevue middle and high school who represent youth in community decision-making, and assist in planning and implementing community service projects via the various Action Teams and Special Projects Planning Committee.

Promote all aspects of youth development including academic engagement, leadership and social skills, community involvement, and pathways to post-secondary education and employment. Helps youth and their families build healthy futures by addressing their entire environment and breaking down barriers that hinder success. Motivating Youth to Succeed in Academics (MYSA) Offers free after-school academic support and individualized plans to decrease or remove barriers to learning for youth, ages 12-21, who are at moderate to high risk of academic failure. MYSA services include individual tutoring and homework assistance, adult mentorship, peer discussion groups and subject specific workshops. Since many students lack access to a computer and internet at home, SFYC provides a computer lab allowing students to complete assignments and do research. The MYSA program helps youth develop a healthy attachment to education and empowers them to take control of their academic future. Youth Leadership program Encourages middle and high school youth to develop leadership and social skills while engaging in community building projects and events throughout the year. This program provides alternatives to risky behavior while fostering a sense of responsibility to the community. Curriculum includes workshops relating to social justice awareness, identity building, volunteerism, and environmental awareness. Case Management Provides prevention and intervention tools for youth who are most at-risk of or are currently involved with gangs and the juvenile justice system. Case Managers provide counseling and act as advocates for their caseload youth and families. Case Management intervention and prevention services include street response and crisis intervention, pre-release visits to detained or incarcerated youth, and risk assessment with ongoing case management. This represents a concerted effort to stop the school to prison pipeline within our communities. Parental Support Provides bilingual services to parents to ensure that youth have wraparound support for their challenges. Parents benefit from workshops, translation services, and other essential services to facilitate family stability. Summer Youth Employment provides high school youth with the opportunity to make money, gain work experience and employment references, cultivate a mature work ethic, and stay connected to social and academic progress while school is out of session. College & Career Preparation Focuses on lessons and activities related to pro-social development, aptitude testing, the current job market, knowledge of education or training needed to move into a particular field of interest, college applications and financial aid, work ethics and professionalism, resume building and interview skills, and exploring paths to post-secondary education and career readiness.

Offers an after-school program that integrates soccer, poetry and service-learning through community service projects. Students play soccer and learn lessons about teamwork, sportsmanship and leadership while taking part in physical exercise. During the fall, participants work on reading and writing skills through poetry, which is also performed to build self-confidence. In the spring, students work with teammates to design and implement a community service project in their neighborhood.   Program takes place at nine elementary schools in South Seattle. Each session is 90 minutes. Provides transportation, uniforms and other necessary supplies for youth to participate.