University YMCA Programs
College Programming
These programs are focused on providing participants leadership growth through interacting with their collegiate peers. Click on each program for more information and applications.
Spring semester internship program that engages college students in internship positions with local nonprofits, foundations, and corporate community relations departments. In addition to the internship, students take a 6-credit weekly academic seminar to reflect and learn about leadership, ethics, community building, and professional development. Click
here for an application. Click
here for a reference form
Y Immersion works to engage college students in service projects, throughout the US and internationally, in order to grow an awareness of social justice and environmental issues. Click
here for an application.
Freshmen: Need a mentor? Y-CAP provides a social mentoring system for freshmen.
Juniors/Seniors: want to be a mentor? In Y-CAP you'll work with freshmen at the university.
Click
here for an application
Youth Serving Programs
These programs are geared towards developing leadership in participants and serving youth in the greater Minneapolis and St. Paul community.
Please click here to download a .pdf file of our application for youth serving programs. Click here for a reference form for the youth serving programs
Get a job where you make a positive impact in the community! Y-Tutors engage in classroom and individual tutoring and mentoring with youth grades K-5. Work study positions available.
Got Buds? We do! Y-Buddies mentors 3rd-8th grade students in the Minneapolis area. Big Buddies meet with their Little Buddies once a week and we also have big group events to Como Park, the Hollidazzle Parade and the Science Museum. We also have weekly seminars were Big Buddies learn leadership and mentoring skills. It's also a great way to meet new people!
Help prepare students to succeed in college! Y-Scholars volunteers go to Minneapolis high schools and middle schools to educate kids about college and career opportunities available to them. Y-Scholars also goes on college field trips with the students. Work study positions available.
Assist elementary and middle high students prepare for a healthy lifestyle. You will work with students to teach them about nutrition, exercise, and making healthy lifestyle choices.
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