Apply to be a Youth in Philanthropy Member

Student Information

Tell us about yourself!

Preferred Name

Student Email(Required)

Phone(Required)

High School Information

What high school do you currently or will you attend?

What year will you graduate from high school?

What grade are you currently in?

Parent, Guardian, Emergency Contact Information

Who should we contact in case of an emergency? We like to send your parents and guardians program updates and invitations to our final presentation. It is only required that you provide contact information for one individual.

Parent/Guardian Email(Required)

Parent/Guardian Phone(Required)

What is this person's relation to you?(Required)

Parent/Guardian 2 Email

Parent/Guardian 2 Phone

What is this person's relationship to you?

Demographic Information

We strive to create programs and services that represent the full diversity of our community. We are asking the following question about race and ethnicity to ensure that we are meeting this goal. This section is optional and does not affect your application or membership in YIP. This information will only be used for internal purposes.

YIP Access, Commitment and Schedule

YIP will take place every Monday evening from 6 - 8:00 PM, August - October. Dinner will be provided!

How did you hear about Youth in Philanthropy?

Are you able to commit to weekly meetings on Monday evenings (6:00 pm – 8:00 pm) from August through October?

Do you see any barriers or conflicts to attending these meetings?

Ex. sports practices that run until 6:00 pm, transportation issues, etc. Please provide any details here so we are aware and can help if possible.

Please let us know if you have any technology or internet barriers at home. We are happy to work together to find solutions, connect you with community resources and make accommodations.

We will primarily communicate with YIP members via email and the Remind app. It is important that you have regular access to an email and cell phone number.

Open-Ended / Essay Questions

Please help us get to know you by briefly answering the following questions. Remember, the status of your application or membership in YIP is not based on your writing or grammar, but instead on the content. We want to know about your perspective and the unique qualities you have.

What do you hope to learn and what can you bring to this group?

Think about this in the context of your peers, the community, your neighborhood, your experiences, etc.

What kinds of things do you think people your age need from your community?

What do you think is the biggest challenge faced by area youth?

What excites you? What gives you energy outside of school?

Is there anything else that you would like to share that was not asked?

These can be aspects that you would like to highlight or accommodations you need to participate. Please note this will not affect the consideration of your application.