Careers with YMCA Teens

YMCA Teens YMCAs give teens a safe place to call their own, a chance to connect with adults who care about them and an opportunity to get involved in programs that help them grow. YMCA Teen programs build teens' self - esteem, communication and leadership skills and provide them with a positive atmosphere during out - of - school hours.

YMCA staff opportunities often include operating and coordinating teen and preteen programs, such as: Youth and Government (hands - on activities teach them about state government), Model U.N. (helps teens learn about world politics and the interdependence of nations), Teen Court (an in - school peer discipline program), Y Leaders Clubs (involve teens in community service projects), Black/Minority Achievers (providing mentors, job and college preparation opportunities), YMCA Earth Service Corps (teen - led environmental action clubs) and: