The Youth Leadership Program of the Greater Rochester Chapter of the American Red Cross is a FREE program that provides youth with opportunities to develop leadership skills and enhance fundamental life skills - empowering them to become actively engaged in volunteer leadership roles supporting the American Red Cross’ mission and positioning them for success in their homes, schools and in their communities.
Students enrolled in 9th - 12th grade within Monroe County are encouraged to apply.
The Youth Leadership Program does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, or sexual orientation in any of its activities or operations.
Workshops will take place on Wednesdays from 4:00 PM-6:00 PM at 1040 University Avenue | Rochester, NY 14607 beginning mid-January and ending the second week of June.
RTS Bus Passes are available as needed.
Good attendance for workshops and community service events are program requirements. Each student is permitted a maximum of 3 unexcused absences – receiving a warning after the third absence and being dismissed from the program after the fourth unexcused absence.
*Please note we are able to accommodate scheduling conflicts (within reason). Students should be about to attend 75% of workshops (approximately 14 out of 19).
Acceptance into the program will be determined based on application, interviews from Youth Leadership Program staff, volunteers, and committee members;
It is the student's responsibility to inquire about the program and to fill out and submit their application in order to be considered. Applications submitted by anyone other than the student themselves will not be accepted.
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Any applicants who are unresponsive will be considered withdrawn from the application process.
The deadline to submit an application is Dec. 3rd.
Formulario de solicitud en español
For inquiries or questions about the program contact:
Kristen Clineburg (she,her,hers), Engagement Specialist (Youth & Young Adult Programming) at [585-397-6266] or kristen.clineburg@redcross.org