About YLC

At mYe, we recognize that community service opportunities can enhance academic outcomes, cultivate leadership and help students develop the skills and knowledge necessary to become informed and responsible citizens.

Youth Leadership Committee (YLC) is established within mYe and organized by local 9th-12th grade students who are motivated to help make a difference in the community. The YLC team will identify and develop community service projects and each committee member will take part different roles to reach their shared goals.

Highlights of previous YLC projects:

• Metro Detroit Youth Fair in 2019
• mYeBEAT.com
• Mask Delivery Program
• Six mYeBEAT Live Seminars 
• Community Technology Class at Detroit Public Library

2021 YLC Application is now open

We are looking for qualified candidates to join the 2021 mYe Youth Leadership Committee for the following positions:

 

mYe Youth Leadership Committee member:

Responsibilities:

• Commitment for a one-year term (Jan 1, 2021 –  Dec 31, 2021) 
• A minimum 50 hours of mYe volunteer work
• Attend weekly meetings 
• Help plan and organize YLC events
• Help recruit and manage additional volunteers for YLC events
• Help promote mYe’s classes and activities at your school

Qualifications:

• Current 9-11 grade students living in Michigan
• Has participated in a mYe’s class or program in the past
• Passion for community service and self-improvement
• Previous experience in volunteering 
• Great communication skills, teamwork, and dedication

 

President of mYe Youth Leadership Committee (1 opening):

Responsibilities:

• Plan and host YLC meetings
• Editor-in-Chief for mYeBEAT.com
• Oversee all of the YLC programs and activities
• Lead the YLC members to achieve their personal community service goals
• Assist writing grant proposals

Qualifications:

• Current 11th grade students living in Michigan 
• Active member of the YLC team for minimum 1 year
• Previous experience in leadership role
• Great interpersonal and problem solving skills
• Great organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks

 

Vice President of mYe Youth Committee(1 opening):

Responsibilities:

• Assist the President to plan and host YLC meetings
• Editor-in-Chief for mYe’s Facebook account and weekly Newsletter
• Help oversee and lead YLC programs and activities
• Assist writing grant proposals

Qualifications:

• Current 11th grade students living in Michigan 
• Active member of the mYe YLC team for minimum 1 year
• Previous experience in a leadership role
• Great interpersonal and problem solving skills
• Great organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks

 

How can you benefit from YLC?

• Having an amazing organization (mYe) to support you with resources and funding to achieve your community goal
• Work with a passionate team of like minded individuals to create a better community
• Opportunities to demonstrate your leadership skills 
• Opportunities to host mYe’s events
• Volunteer hours can be counted toward the Presidential Volunteer Service Award

 

Timeline:

Application Deadline: Oct 25, 2020

Interviews: Nov 14 & Nov 21, 2020

Announcement: Nov 30, 2020

2020 YLC Members

Grace Yang (President), 11th grade, Rochester Adams High School
Ann Zhang (Vice President), 11th grade, Rochester Adams High School
Jessica Zhang, 11th grade, Rochester Adams High School
Jasmine Wu, 11th grade, Troy High School
Angela Xu, 10th grade, Troy High School
Jessica Zhang, 10th grade, International Academy Okma
Jeffrey Liu, 10th grade, Rochester Adams High School
Harold Wu, 9th grade, Bloomfield Hills High School
Grace Wang, 9th grade, Rochester Adams High School

2019 YLC Members

Andy Feng (President), 11th grade, Troy High School
Richard Li (Vice President), 11th grade, Troy High School
Angela Liu, 11th grade, International Academy Okma
Ann Zhang, 10th grade, Rochester Adams High School
Grace Yang, 10th grade, Rochester Adams High School
Jessica Zhang, 10th grade, Rochester Adams High School