Become a YIP
The Community Foundation is currently accepting YIP applications for 2017 and 2018.
Apply Now!
Being a member of YIP is an exciting and empowering opportunity that allows area youth to give away more money than the average community member donates in a given year. Along with this comes the understanding that they have a responsibility to decide which projects will receive funding based upon feasibility, the need in our community and collaboration with other groups.
Youth in Philanthropy has weekly meetings from mid-August through mid-December. Members must commit to making YIP a priority throughout the session. Seniors organize and lead the program each week.
Interested in becoming a future YIP? Space in this program is limited, so slots fill quickly.
We recommend that you apply during your 8th grade year.
Become a YIP!
Ideal candidates have an interest in representing greater Fredericksburg youth and are able to demonstrate:
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Commitment by attending weekly meetings
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Flexibility by working with a diverse group of youth and adults
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Enthusiasm by sharing their excitement, passion, insight, and expertise
If you will be a sophomore, junior, or senior high school student in Fall 2017 and beyond, please download a Youth in Philanthropy Participant Interest Form. Members are accepted on a first come, first served basis.
Complete, print and return to:
The Community Foundation - Youth in Philanthropy
Attn: Teri McNally
PO Box 208
Fredericksburg, VA 22404-0208
For more information on Youth in Philanthrophy, please contact Teri McNally.
