YAPPERS Student Membership Application

YAPPERS Student Membership Application
Overview
The YAPPERS (Youth Area Philanthropists) are the youth board of the Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque. They are dedicated to using volunteerism, grantmaking, and philanthropy to develop leadership skills, to act as positive youth role models, and to improve the Dubuque community. The YAPPERS program gives young people a voice in the issues that affect them now, and the skills to confront the challenges they will face in the future. The best way to learn generosity, gain leadership skills and value community service is by direct exposure and involvement.

The YAPPERS consist of students from Hempstead, Dubuque Senior, and Wahlert Catholic who work to address the needs of youth in the Greater Dubuque area. Their energy and focus is directed to service and grantmaking in the community. The grants are issued to local nonprofit organizations that conduct programs which serve Dubuque youth.

The YAPPERS meet monthly to engage in teambuilding and leadership activities, to discuss local youth issues, and to plan fundraising events in the community.

As a member, it is expected that you:
- Attend monthly meetings from August - May
- Learn about youth needs and assets in our community
- Make decisions about granting funds to youth projects
- Work with adults to show that youth are a community resource
- Participate in community service projects
- Are open to opportunities for personal growth (i.e. leadership skills)
- Make a difference in our community

Shirts

YAPPERS wear shirts to identify themselves at public events.
Shirt Size:*

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Attendance

YAPPERS will meet monthly (usually a Sunday afternoon) from August – May. Attendance is key to this program and to your experience. Members will only be allowed two excused meetings for the year – any unexcused meetings will be reviewed by the Student Coordinator. If attendance becomes an issue, you may be asked to meet with the board chairs for review of your commitment to the group.
Can you commit to attending monthly meetings as well as other events throughout the year?*

YesNo
Do you agree to the above attendance policy?*

YesNo

Organizations & Activities

How have you become involved in your community? Please list school, religious, social, athletic or other activities or organizations in which you have participated during high school and will continue to remain involved in while serving as a YAPPER.
Please list any extra-curricular activities that you plan to participate in during the Fall and Spring semesters while serving as a YAPPER. Please clarify how many hours/week and which semester this will take place in. *
How did you hear about YAPPERS?*
What is your motivation for joining YAPPERS? *
Why do you feel it is important for high school students to learn about community issues and how can you play a role in making a difference?*
If you have any friends that might be interested in joining, please include their name and contact information below. We will reach out and let them know you have referred them and invite them to join.
Please provide the name of one professional recommender (boss, teacher, etc.) who has/will fill out the following form on your behalf. We ask that this individual is not a relative. This form must be submitted before we can continue to move through the application process. They can access the form under "Resources" at https://dbqfoundation.org/initiatives/yappers*
Please provide the name one professional recommender (teacher, boss, etc.) that will fill out the following form on your behalf:
Thank you for your application! We will contact you soon!
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