Sponsor a Student
"The YouthLINC program has greatly impacted me. The whole experience wasn’t just about helping others, but finding out about myself as well. I realized how materialistic I am and that I don’t need so much to be happy. I also found out how much I enjoy helping people, and I always want service to be a part of life. "
--Oliver Jeong, Peru 2007
YouthLINC partners with the following groups to invest in our student participants:
- Utah Rotary Clubs
- Universities and Colleges in Utah
- Professional Associations
- Businesses
- Private individuals
Why should you provide a sponsorship?
If you want effect real change in the lives of people both here and abroad, please consider a YouthLINC sponsorship.
What are the responsibilities of a sponsorship provider?
First, you must decide how many students you want to sponsor, and in which international program: Kenya, Mexico, Peru or Thailand. You can work with YouthLINC staff to select these students.
Next, a sponsorship provider needs to consider where they would like their participants to volunteer. Lastly, plan on having your participants talk to your organization about their local and international service experiences.
How much are student sponsorships?
Sponsorships are either $600 (for Mexico) $800 (for Peru or Thailand) or $1000 (for Kenya). There is also a $100 per sponsorship administrative fee payable by sponsorship providers to YouthLINC.
Donations to YouthLINC are tax-deductible.
What tasks does YouthLINC complete in the program?
YouthLINC will work with your organization to select students from high schools, colleges or universities. We conduct monthly orientation meetings and coordinate fundraising efforts. With an in-country coordinator at each international service site, we plan and makes all arrangements for the international experience. YouthLINC also provides all administrative support: applications, flyers, itineraries, etc.
Can Sponsorship providers participate in the YouthLINC program?
Absolutely.
How can my organization learn more about YouthLINC?
Contact our organization at youthlinc@xmission.com