Baltimore City

Youth & Government is a program for high school students that encourages them to develop their critical thinking and leadership skills, form and articulate their beliefs, engage constructively with their peers, and learn how a variety of issues in their communities can be addressed using legislation. The Youth & Government Program Volunteer is an adult leader who supports, supervises, and helps train delegates while strengthening the curriculum, trainings, and program operations that make the delegate experience possible. Volunteers serve in both virtual and in-person capacities across the Legislative, Courts, Lobby, and Press program areas. Because delegates should be the program's principal leaders, the volunteer's primary responsibility is to clearly explain program expectations and hold delegates accountable to these standards. All volunteers must be at least 21 years of age; at least one adult volunteer is required for every 15 students. QUALIFICATIONS: Be at least 21 years of age Minimum of two years removed as a Youth & Government Participant Complete all required Y volunteer onboarding, background checks, and child abuse clearances Interviewed by a Y Leader Demonstrate behavior that aligns with the Y’s core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility Cannot have any active disciplinary issues or unresolved concerns from previous participation in the program Maintain appropriate professional boundaries with students and serve as a positive role model Commit to attending all required volunteer trainings and assigned program dates in person Basic computer and software skills required Ability to work in an environment focused on building assets for youth Ability to work effectively with teenage students from diverse social and economic backgrounds