Northern California Youth Leadership Seminar (NCYLS)
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Target demographics: All high school sophomores, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation or socioeconomic status. Because we are a free seminar, in a time of budget cuts, schools can turn to use for excellent leadership development without worrying about cost.
Direct beneficiaries per year: 150
Someone who had 3 hours of volunteer time could: Help various phases of student recruitment, program curriculum development and post-seminar leadership development. i.e. make phone calls, school visits, stuff fundraising and recruitment appeals, etc.
Geographic areas served: Northern California
Mission:
Our mission is to seek out outstanding young leaders and help them develop their leadership potential, as well as encouraging them to volunteer to make an impact on their community.
Results:
NCYLS has grown every year for the last four years to our largest seminar yet at 156 students this year.
Through a survey conducted at the start and end of the seminar, students demonstrate a 20% average increase in confidence in public speaking, ability to make a difference through volunteering, interest in service, and confidence in their own leadership skills.
Participants have also demonstrated that NCYLS has a lasting impact on their desire to volunteer. In a long-term survey, students indicated that NCYLS was the second highest influence of their motivation to volunteer.
Through a survey conducted at the start and end of the seminar, students demonstrate a 20% average increase in confidence in public speaking, ability to make a difference through volunteering, interest in service, and confidence in their own leadership skills.
Participants have also demonstrated that NCYLS has a lasting impact on their desire to volunteer. In a long-term survey, students indicated that NCYLS was the second highest influence of their motivation to volunteer.
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cfsv
04/17/13
I attended NCYLS in 2010 and I have to say I didn't realize the immediate effects that it had on me. At first I didn't understand why I was chosen for this event. I felt that I already leadership quality, but of course a leader has never fully developed there is always room to grow which is one of...
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srilakshmi.ramesh
11/30/12
I've attended NCYLS since 2009, and have stayed with the organization since. The real reason is because it continues to change my life and those of my fellow staff members and students who have made this experience possible! It's become a huge part of the reason why living in the Bay Area is such a ...
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