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YOUTH EMPLOYMENT SKATEBOARDING (Y.E.S.)

The Y.E.S. Program gives teens ages 13-18 local to Seattle, Portland and the SF Bay Area the opportunity to gain professional skills through skateboarding and make a positive impact in their community, all while earning service hours. 

Applications for the 2025 Youth Employment Skateboarding
​cohort are closed.


​Learn more about YES in the video below:

What is the time commitment for YES?

The YES Program commitment involves attending orientation, workshops, and trainings, as well as contributing at least 40 hours of volunteer service to support Skate Like a Girl activities during the Summer. Participants can expect to log a minimum of 50 hours total, including 40 hours in person at programs and events, along with about 10 hours dedicated to trainings, workshops, and other activities. 

General Timeline of the Program
  • Application open NOW
  • March 30th: Applications due 
  • April-May: Interviews, onboarding, workshops, and team building
  • June-August: Volunteering at programs & events
  • August/September: End of Service Celebration Skate Trip

Volunteer Opportunities
  • Summer Camps (Monday-Friday)
    • Hours vary between 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM depending on the day/location
  • Community events & skate meetups
  • Women and/or Trans Sessions
    • ​Women, Trans, Non-binary, and/or gender expansive identifying YES members only)

Mandatory Trainings
  • YES Parent & Participant Orientation
  • Professional Development Workshops
  • Allysk8
  • Skate Facilitation 
  • Camp & program-specific training

Optional Activities
  • Team Building Activities
  • End of Service Celebration Skate Trip
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MORE QUESTIONS? HERE IS A YES FAQ

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YES PROGRAM EST. 2011


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  • REGISTER
    • SIGN-UP NOW
    • FINANCIAL AID
    • REFUND POLICY
  • ABOUT
    • OUR MISSION
    • OUR TEAM
    • FAQ + CONTACT
    • PROGRAM TOOLKIT
    • PRESS
    • COLLABS
    • ANNUAL REPORT
    • 25 YEAR ANNIVERSARY
  • PROGRAMS BY CITY
    • SEATTLE
    • PORTLAND
    • SF BAY AREA
  • PROGRAMS BY TYPE
    • YES Program
    • WOMEN &/OR TRANS SESSIONS
    • SKATEBOARDING INCLUSIVITY COOPERATIVE (S.I.C.)
    • WHEELS OF FORTUNE (WOF) >
      • WOF12 RECAP
    • YOUTH SUMMER CAMP
    • YOUTH OUTREACH
    • ALLYSK8® TRAINING
    • OVERNIGHT CAMPS
  • GET INVOLVED
    • DONATE
    • CORPORATE / EMPLOYER MATCHING
    • EMPLOYMENT
    • VOLUNTEER
    • PARTNER
    • SPONSOR
    • JOIN OUR DISCORD
    • GIVING TUESDAY 2024
    • 2025 SUPRISE ME! ONLINE ART CAMPAIGN