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Sign Up for Youth Engaged In Service (YES) 2026
"Today was the most impactful day because we got to see firsthand and help out people who need our help. It was impactful to see how thankful they were towards all of us," said a program attendee.
Youth Engaged in Service (YES) is a FREE program for youth and is focused on community engagement. Students in grades 6 to 12 (ages 11 to 18) will learn more about social issues facing Alexandrians and how nonprofits address these issues, and then will earn direct service hours and service learning hours.
Participants will engage with nonprofits, city agencies, and people from all walks of life as they earn service hours, explore career paths, and develop real-world skills. Program FAQ.
This program is FREE for residents of Alexandria. Lunch will be provided from March 31 to April 2. We'll be taking public transit between project locations.
The Spring programming dates are:
- Tuesday, March 31, 9:30 am to 3:30 pm - Community Building at St. Martin de Porres Senior Center and Community Lodgings
- Wednesday, April 1, 9:30 am to 3:30 pm - Environment Day, Gardening at Meade Memorial and Invasive Plant Removal at Four Mile Run
- Thursday, April 2, from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm - Combatting Food Insecurity at ALIVE! and Carpenter's Shelter
- Saturday, April 25, from 8:00 am to 12:30 pm - Earth Day Half Day, Macroinvertebrate Monitoring at Taylor Run
Choose as needed! Signing up for one day does NOT sign you up for all.
This program is partially grant-funded through the City of Alexandria’s Fund for Human Services and supported by the Finance of America Cares Foundation.
Children & Youth Education
Age Minimum (with Adult): 11+, Minimum Age:11+
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