Future Leaders
The Boys & Girls Club of Vineland is looking for outstanding, outgoing, energetic and responsible Teen Members who are looking for a cool and fun place to hang out while geting homework help, college assistance and maybe even score some cash! Think you have what it takes? Join Y4C!
I am a Parent!
Parents are encouraged to tour the Boys & Girls Club of Vineland Y4C Program in order to get a complete view of the Program, the expectations, our requirements and our rules. We hold a high standard for our Participants and hope that our parents share the same values.
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I am a Teen Member!
Are you over the age of 12 and a current Boys & Girls Club of Vineland Teen Member? Then Y4C could be just the place for you! We offer a number of activities and would love for you to get involved! Interviews are ongoing but slots are limited!
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Y4C Program Overview
Youth For Change (Y4C) is Intensive interactive youth initiative program that provides prevention tactics and is committed to providing youth (ages 12-18) with training to develop skills to confidently and courageously address sources of conflict, adolescent issues and goal preparation. We focus on five main components that make up the entire Y4C Program.
CHANGE Components
C- Cultural Awareness & Service
Cultural Awareness in Y4C allows our Teen Members to become more aware of our community, our surroundings and our neighbors. We help to achieve this goal by including our Y4C Teen Members in community service and neighborly acts. Our Teen Members are required to complete a total of 200 service hours in order to graduate to Y4C Work. Hours of Y4C Learn are applicable for CAS Hours.
H- Healthy Job Skills & Training
Healthy Job Skills & Training in Y4C allows our Teen Members the chance to get "on the job" training and skill implementation through various assignments and departments. Sample job assignments are office assistant,, classroom support and more. A total of 15 weeks are required to graduate to Y4C Work.
A- Adolescent Peer Support
Adolescent Peer Support in Y4C is gained through multiple session with the GP Program. These sessions include SMART Girls & Passport to Manhood. These sessions meet for one hour (once a week) and are held at the Success Center and seven sessions are required to graduate to Y4C Work.
N- Navigation of Career Path G- Goal Assessment and Preparation E- Educational Assistance & Literacy
Navigation of Career Path and Goal Assessment and Preparation in Y4C includes the exploration of the Teen Member's future career goals and decisions. Sessions are scheduled bi-weekly (one hour - individually) and require Teen Member input and research. A total of ten sessions are required to graduate to Y4C Work.
Y4C Learn: A Five Star Learning Experience
Y4C is a Membership- based, all-inclusive program with locations at our Carl Arthur Center and Success Center. We help motivated high school students stand out in the college admission process and make more informed decisions about their college and career plans all while gaining valuable experience and making new friends along the way. Am I Eligible? Our programs include everything you need to have the best experience ever! Daily activites, various snacks, weekly night sessions, bi-weekly goal counseling and more.
Your Personal Goal Coordinator
Our Program Director will work with you from the start of our Y4C experience until graduation (and beyond) to help you determine the best opportunities for your interests, skills, and goals and then secure your college applications with on-hand assistance.
Local Free* Transportation For Vineland Public School Students
Transportation is available, for most Vineland Public School Students, free of charge to all Members. Subject to approval.
Learning With a Goal: The Purpose of the LEARN!
L- Members are able to LOOK at the Boys & Girls Club of Vineland's current staff to gain knowledge of various skills.
E - Members are given the chance to EDUCATE themselves on the importance of job responsibility and confidence.
A- Members will ACCOMPLISH completing tasks like working in groups, daily reporting, office management, classroom direction & more.
R- Members will be RESPONSIBLE for the daily workings of our After School Programs, activities and events.
N- Members are able to NURTURE his/her skills and talents while utilizing them at the club.
Y4C Work: Work That Pays
The Y4C Work program consists of working at the Boys & Girls Club of Vineland as a Teen Mentor or Jr. Counselor. During the WORK Process, Members are able to make the transition into being an employee of the Boys & Girls Club of Vineland. Members begin to enter the "work field" of their choice as Field Leads. The WORK Program includes education evaluation, goal mentoring, bi-weekly sessions and more. The WORK Program requires a seperate application and all Members aren't guaranteed admittance.
Work Fields: The Customized Work Experience
Our various work fields ensure that every Member learns valuable skills needed for his or her future career goals. Members without a specified career goal are encouraged to choose an available work field that interests the Member. See our Work Fields.
College Admittance Made Simple
Members have the chance to work with staff to complete college applications, essays and scholarship forms.
Work that Pays: The Success of WORK!
W- Members are able to WORK with the team using skills and talents that have been focused through the Boys & Girls Club of Vineland.
O- Members are given the chance to OCCUPY various positions while gaining experience in multi-tasking.
R- Members are RESPONSIBLE for the completion and execution of various work projects and activities.
K- Members will be responsible for KEEPING good grades, in accordance with the Y4C Requirements.
CLUBService: Volunteering With A Goal
CLUBService recognizes young peoples service, helps them offset the costs of higher education and encourages them to pursue future careers as Boys & Girls Club professionals.
What it is:
CLUBService provides education awards from the Corporation for National and Community Service (AmeriCorps) to Club members and alumni ages 17 to 24 who serve their Clubs and communities in the areas of public safety, membership development, youth mentoring and educational support.
How it works:
Members have the chance to utilize their hours volunteered as CLUBService hours that help contribute to a college grant fund. Once you reach 900 (in a one year span) or 1800 (in a two year span), Members will receive a stipend towards college. Current Stipend: 2,362.50
Who's Eligible:
CollegeCOUNTS: Higher Education For Every Member
CollegeCOUNTS provides Members with higher education preparation assistance and support for all current Y4C Members. Higher Education Assistance includes scholarship support, application assistance, essay resources and more.
CollegeCOUNTS works with Members, bi-weekly, to ensure their progression in the process. College essays, SAT Prep, college decisions and more are all included in the program.
What's Included:
Application Process: The Process to Admission
Current Member Support
Current Member Support provides Members with immediate answers to Program related questions. If you are in need of immediate assistance, please contact your Club.
Attendance Policy:
Current Y4C Members are required to attend all scheduled days. In the event that Club will be missed, Members are required to call out. Members that miss more than four consecutive club days will be dismissed form the Program. Certain Exceptions Apply.
Discipline Policy;
The Boys & Girls Club of Vineland maintains high standards for all Members. Foul language, sexual refrences, offensive clothing and fighting will not be tolerated. In addition, dating within the club is stricly prohibited. Failure to adhere to these, and other rules found in the Discipline Guidelines, will be grounds for dismissal.
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A Letter to our Y4C Parents
Dear Parents,
We understand that entrusting your son or daughter to us for a program experience is a significant step. Please know that we take very seriously our responsibility for your childs safety and success.
We are committed to providing your child with a jump start on their career and higher education planning by providing genuine work experience within a highly supportive environment. Additionally, we provide an extensive calendar of activities to help cultivate a vibrant community and ensure all of our students are exposed to the diverse cultural, educational, and recreational resources of their work fields.
We give all Members some free time to explore on their own, but we create a comprehensive safety net that includes use of the buddy system, a sign-in/sign-out policy, and other important practices and policies that we have refined based on over 5 years experience running programs. Expectations for program participant behavior are clearly outlined to all students and strictly enforced. These non-negotiable rules are established for the safety and well being of all program participants.
In addition to carefully selecting a great class of Members, we know that a great program experience requires a great staff. Each work field has its own peer leadership team. Our Team Leeds are mature, enthusiastic upperclassmen, graduates, and members from neighboring high schools. All attend our intensive Orientation prior to the program.
We are passionate about making certain that your son or daughter will have the best possible program experience. We will expect them to live up to our standards of behavior and to carry themselves professionally in their work fields, but we anticipate that both you and we will be proud of their accomplishments by programs end.
Sincerely,
The Y4C LEARN & WORK Team
Work Fields: Our Talent at Work
Students gain real work experience and increased insight into a field. Each Member has a Program Director that will help him or her determine the best field opportunities based on their interests, skills, and goals and then secure a position within our organization.
Membership & Statistics - This field requires working with New Members through the enrollment Process of the club. This includes conducting tours, answering questions, communicatiing with the BA Team and more. Team Lead: Onix Luciano ( 1 OPENING )
Business Administration - This field requires working with the "front line" of the Club. Responsibilities include: coordinating sign in-out, identification verification, communicating with Parents, distributing information and more. Team Lead: Kayla Harold ( 1 OPENING )
Office Management & Accounting - This field requires working in Club Office. Responsibilities include: processing payments, extensive work with our MTS system, answering phones, document archiving and more. Team Lead: Kassandra Durham ( 0 OPENINGS )
Activities Planning & Recreational Support - This field ensures the productivity of activites and events within the club. Responsibilities include: scheduling outing and events, working with the calendar, and more. Team Lead: Alexis Winterborne ( 2 OPENINGS )
Medicine & Healthcare - This field ensures the medical safety of our Members. Responsibilities include: first aid kit management, responding to medical referrals, documentation of all incidents and more. Team Lead: Liz Lopez ( 2 OPENINGS )
Leadership & Ethics - This team oversees the overall workings of the teams of our Club. This team responds to the staff concerns, coordinates team-day offs, ethical discrepancies, staff behavior issues and more. Team lead: Ivan Villanueva ( 1 OPENING )
Behavioral Management - This team controls the behavior in the Club. Responsibilities include: suspension/expulsion recommendations, peer-mediation sessions, documentation of guidances and more. Team Lead: Joe Canino ( 0 OPENINGS )
Early Childhood Education - This team oversees the tutoring portion of the Club. Responsibilities include: homework assistance and support, special project help, assignment documentation and more. Team Lead: Quiana Pugh ( 3 OPENINGS )
