LOCAL SERVICE
local Service
SERVICE
Local Service is an integral part to the Youthlinc Service Year. All humanitarians in the Youthlinc Service year will complete 80 hours of service in their local community before their capstone trip. At least 40 of these hour will be completed at one place, your Main Service Site. The remainder can be fulfilled with miscellaneous service hours including team meeting attendance, completing monthly Impact Modules, up to 10 hours of service for collecting clothes for the Big Brothers Big Sisters clothing drive, or with other various community organizations.Â
WHY LOCAL SERVICE?
- Since Youthlinc’s inception in 1999, Youthlinc Service Year Humanitarians and Alum Leaders have contributed more than 256,000 hours of local service throughout Utah.
- Based on our findings, the best volunteer opportunities consist of: Hands-on service with people, Positive mentoring atmosphere, and a Genuine need
- Research shows that when volunteers make an emotional connection, a service ethic takes root within the individual and that is how young people start on the road to becoming lifetime humanitarians.
- A volunteer atmosphere that is positive and encouraging creates a space where volunteers feel comfortable to ask questions.
- Volunteers also feel appreciated and needed by the organization.
- Humanitarians are required to complete 80 hours of local service. 40 of these hours are completed at a Main Service Site that demonstrates a genuine need whether it is interacting with the elderly, increasing literacy rates, or raising awareness about water conservation..
SERVICE REQUIREMENTS
FIND A SITE
You will want to find an organization that you can volunteer with on a regular schedule. Check out the Local Service Directory in your Dashboard for service opportunities.
LOG HOURS
You will need to get all hours logged and verified through your Dashboard. Your Assistant Team Leader will teach you how to log these hours.
SERVE
Complete your service and reflect on how it has affected you, and how your service has positively impacted the population you are serving.
MAIN SERVICE
Your main service site will be the place that you do most of your service. We have found that by becoming a continued and relied upon volunteer, you will start to see the positive change you can make in your own community and develop deep emotional connections with those you serve. The requirements for Main Service Site are as follows:
- Positive Mentoring Atmosphere
- Hands-on (face to face) service
- Genuine Need
MISCELLANEOUS
In addition to becoming a relied upon volunteer, it’s important to recognize there are many ways you can make a difference in your community. Miscellaneous service can be completed in a variety of ways. You will receive miscellaneous service hours for:
- Attending your team meetings
- Completing Impact Modules
- Big Brothers Big Sisters Clothing Drive
- Service projects with your team
- One time volunteer opportunities you find
LOCAL SERVICE TIMELINE
20 LOCAL SERVICE HOURS DUE
At least 10 at Main Service Site
30 LOCAL SERVICE HOURS DUE
At least 15 at Main Service Site
40 LOCAL SERVICE HOURS DUE
At least 20 at Main Service Site
All humanitarians who are not up to date on this requirement will be put on a Low Service Hour Plan of Action
50 LOCAL SERVICE HOURS DUE
At least 25 at Main Service Site
60 LOCAL SERVICE HOURS DUE
At least 30 at Main Service Site
All 80 LOCAL SERVICE HOURS DUE
At least 40 at Main Service Site. All hours must be completed by June 1
Humanitarians who do not complete this requirement will be ineligible to travel
INTERNATIONAL SERVICE
While in country, you will have the opportunity to serve as well. Learn about the different projects, commitees, and timeline for your international service experience