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Core Program offered at The Service Board

Coordinates a six-month mentoring program for high school aged youth who come together with adult mentors from a broad range of academic, racial, cultural and economic backgrounds. Program participants meet twice weekly from January through May, with weekend activities rotating between intensive service learning projects and snowboarding. The Core Program (CP) curriculum addresses five core competencies: self-knowledge, ethic of service, the arts, job-readiness, and civic leadership. Attendance and participation in CP also fulfils the community service requirement for graduation, and alumni receive prioritized access to paid leadership, internship and job opportunities with us and our partners.

Physical Address

849 Hiawatha Place South, Seattle, WA 98144

Hours

W, 6-8:30pm Sa, 10am-3pm.

Application process

Our application is now open and will be due Dec 1, 2023: Outside of our regular recruiting period: Call or email and ask for an application   Visit our website to view application dates and complete the interest form

Fee

The actual cost of participation is about $2,500, but thanks to the support of our funders and community partners, annual fees are $430. Full Scholarships available (can be requested in the application process), as well as various payment options.

Eligibility

High school aged youth (14 - 19) Enrolled in King County or surrounding school systems.

Agency info

The Service Board

Builds community around the power of youth. Develops and implements culturally relevant programming for high school-aged youth from marginalized communities (BIPoC, LGBTQAI+, low-income, immigrants, refugees, houseless youth, and or those in foster care). Provides youth an inclusive space where they can find their voices and foster a more equitable future. Our year-round programming facilitates equitable access to traditionally inaccessible outdoor activities. In combination with community service projects, adult mentoring, social and environmental justice education, creates courageous communities of young change-makers, athletes, and future environmentalists.