How to Apply

Before deciding to apply and commit, Y-Corps is a comprehensive 6-month service-learning program for students who want to make a difference in their communities and around the Commonwealth and country, culminating with a 7-10 day service trip in July.

Consideration for team placement will be made dependent on date and In/Out of state preferences provided on application.  Priority for team placement will be given to juniors and seniors with previous Y-Corps experience.  Preferences of freshmen and sophomores (or those who have no Y-Corps experience) will still be given careful consideration.

1. Application
Y-Corps registration for 2024 is now closed.

2. Direct/Indirect Service | Deadline: June 17, 2024
At least 50 hrs+  logged on MobileServe

Middle school is required at least 25 hrs+ logged on MobileServe

Your team code will be communicated via email at a later time and date.

Complete and report at least 50 hours of service between the time of your acceptance to Y-Corps and June 1st, including Global Youth Service Day in April. You will also identify a Passion Project of your choice at Y-Corps Institute. Your Passion Project will consist of 5-10 hours at one organization (middle school) or 10-20 hours at one organization (high school). A form will be shared with all participants via email by May 20, 2024.

3. Philanthropy | Deadline: June 3, 2024
Goals based on years of experience.

Fundraising will take place between your acceptance to Y-Corps (when you will create your fundraising page) and June 3, 2024. Fundraising pages can be set up here.

Donations can be made here. All donations are non-refundable.

1st Year | At least $400
2nd Year |  At least $600
3rd/4th Year | At least $750
Captains | At least $1,000

Middle school requirements are below:

7th & 8th grade | At leat $300

Your team code will be communicated via email at a later time and date.

It is important to remember that 100% of the funds you raise are given directly to teens just like you through the KY YMCA Scholarship Fund so that they can attend our programs. Each student selected for Y-Corps is expected to meet a fundraising minimum target aligned with their experience level (years in Y-Corps).

4. Y-Corps Institute | Dates: April 20, 2024
The Institute is a a training retreat that focuses on the four types of Y-Corps service (direct service, indirect service, philanthropy, and advocacy) as well as team building. Once dates are announced, any conflicts with these dates should be communicated as soon as possible.

If you have any questions about applying for Y-Corps, please direct them to Becca Dunn at becca@kyymca.org.