Program Parameters

In order to maintain consistency within YES teams, the following program parameters have been developed:

Teams usually consist of 7-12 students and 2 – 3 Rotarians. Victora Frost, 2019 El Mecatal

Student Participants

  • Entering Junior year–Grade 11–of high school
  • Complete standard application and submit essay about the 4-Way Test
  • Medical Release Form required

 

 

 

Rotary Club contribution per student sponsored–$2,000

  • The $2,000 goes towards program costs, project costs, and student travel costs

Per Student Program Fee–$1,500 ($300/month)

Local service requirement

  • 80 hours minimum with 40 hours at one site
  • Completed time logs turned in at each monthly meeting
  • Minimum 10 hours of volunteer service each month October thru
    May
  • Any month a student fails to meet and report the volunteer service hours, the student will be placed on probation.  If the time is not made up by the next month, the student will be ineligible to continue in the program.

Team Meetings (Students are required to attend all meetings)

  • Monthly for training and planning
  • Two weekend retreats for team building and leadership training

Team Leader

  • Must have already been involved in a YES team as a participant
  • Designated by District 5050 YES Committee
Financial Integrity
  • Responsibility of District 5050 YES Committee