2024-25 YES Programs Volunteer, Leader, and Trip Leader Interest Survey

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT:

Thank you for your interest in sharing your time and talents with the YES community as a Volunteer, Leader, or Trip Leader!

As an organization that engages Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), and other marginalized groups in the Richmond Community, YES is committed to cultivating a loving and inclusive community free of anti-Black racism and colorism.

We welcome people committed to race and outdoor equity who are willing to envision and create a world where we uplift each other and see each other’s strengths. At YES, we celebrate the richness of our varied histories, contributions, and cultures. We ask that people entering the YES Community enter with love and kindness.

Many of us are on different paths on this journey to learn what we can do individually and collectively to advocate for a just world. We also recognize that racism is deeply ingrained in our society and shows up in our day-to-day lives. Therefore, we understand that there are times when - even with our best intentions- we may impact other people negatively. YES intends to create a space where, when this happens among Volunteers, Leaders, Trip Leaders, participants, and/or YES team members, all involved can come together to share feedback, take the necessary actions to take accountability, and learn from these experiences.

Volunteers, Leaders, Trip Leaders, YES team members, or participants who make or demonstrate anti-Black, racist, colorist, sexist, ageist, or any other derogatory statements or behaviors will be required to make sincere amends, which may result in ending their participation with YES. YES will not tolerate harmful behavior and actions or those who intentionally uphold racist values.

If this message aligns with your values and you are committed to doing this work internally and externally, we invite you to fill out this form to get started and join the YES community.

YES DEFINITIONS

VOLUNTEER: someone new to the YES community who supports the YES program team during local or overnight outings. They cultivate a safe and secure environment, promote YES values, foster opportunities for individual self-expression, and encourage a sense of belonging within the group and in nature. They model teamwork, cooperative effort, and peaceful conflict resolution. If difficult situations arise among participants or others, volunteers are required to inform a YES team member of the situation.

LEADER: someone who has successfully performed the role of Volunteer and is aligned with the YES values. They must have successfully supported at least three YES overnight outings as a Volunteer. A Leader may also be a current YES participant in a leadership role or a graduate of YES's programs who co-facilitates workshops or outdoor activities with the YES team. They receive a $150 stipend per engagement or trip.

TRIP LEADER: someone who has successfully performed the role of Leader and is aligned with the YES values. They must have successfully supported at least five YES overnight outings as a Leader. A Trip Leader has received additional training from YES or a credible outdoor recreation agency. They take on more responsibilities, including facilitating workshops and leading outdoor activities such as local and overnight trips, backpacking, kayaking, ropes courses, and other YES leadership skill-building activities. They support with supervision, group management, and conflict resolution. They receive a per-diem stipend of $150. Trip Leader opportunities are limited and approved by YES's Program Managers based on the person's skill set and the workshop/outdoor trip requirements.

YES VALUES

COMMUNITY: Build healthy, cross-generational, and cross-cultural relationships with others. Refrain from using electronic devices such as cell phones or headphones during activities.

SAFETY: Listen to instructions and follow directions, stay within the program boundaries, and be proactive about self-care by staying hydrated, taking medications, and wearing appropriate attire outdoors.

DISCOVERY: Participate, try new things, and keep an open mind.

RESPECT: Use positive language, be mindful of others, and treat them kindly. BE INCLUSIVE. We are all different. Please be welcoming of everyone’s culture, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical and mental abilities, religion, socio-economic status, etc.

NATURE: Treat nature with care. Practice Leave No Trace Principles: Leave what you find, respect animals and wildlife, disconnect from electronics, connect with nature, dispose of waste properly

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* 1. Based on the definitions above, I am supporting YES in 2024-25 in the role of:

Volunteer (new volunteers will be contacted after they submit their mandated reporter certificate to do a YES onboarding)

Leader

Trip Leader (requires approval)

I don't know, can someone at YES contact me about this?

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* 2. All Volunteers, Leaders, and Trip Leaders over the age of 18 must take a Mandated Reporter training and provide YES with their certificate of completion.

California AB 506 Requires Child Abuse Prevention Policies for Youth Organizations - this means you are required to take a mandated reporter training. Please click this link and take the training. When you are done, please email your certificate of completion to Blanca Hernández, YES's Director of Programs & Partnerships, at blanca@yesfamilies.org.

Please note that you cannot be a Volunteer, a Leader, or a Trip Leader with us in 2024-25 until you have submitted this certificate. To take the training, you'll need to enroll as an individual and create an account before taking the volunteer training.

Please be advised that this training talks about neglect, abuse, and the effects this has on children

I have already submitted my Mandated Training certificate.

I don't remember if I have submitted my certificate, can someone at YES check to see if it is in my file?

I have not done this training and I plan to do this next. I will then send my certificate to blanca@yesfamilies.org

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* 3. Your Contact Information: (If you've recently provided the information below, please just provide your first and last name)

First & Last Name *

Gender Pronouns

Address

City/Town

State/Province

ZIP/Postal Code

Email Address

Cell Number

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* 4. Because our programs take place outdoors, and at times in remote places, please list any medical conditions, allergies, or food restrictions, that you may have so that we can better support you. If this does not apply to you, write N/A below.

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* 5. Emergency Contact Information:

First & Last Name *

Relationship to You

Cell Number *

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* 6. Please select the volunteer opportunities you are most interested in 2024-25.

Local day outings in Richmond

Overnight, multiple day programming in the Bay Area- requires a background check

Both! - requires a background check

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* 7. Do you speak Spanish? If so, can you engage in conversational Spanish?

Yes, I can engage in conversational Spanish

No, I can't engage in conversational Spanish

I can engage in another language other than English and/or Spanish (please specify other languages you can speak):

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* 8. Please check all of the past volunteer and/or professional experiences that you've had.

I've volunteered/worked with youth and/or families

I've volunteered/worked with youth and/or families who reside in a redlined and/or a Community of Color (see video below. Warning: Explicit language)

I've volunteered/worked for an outdoor/environmental education organization

I've volunteered/worked towards the goal of establishing equity, belonging, and diversity in the outdoors and/or environmental education

I don't have any of the above experience, but I am willing to learn

2024-25 YES Programs Volunteer, Leader, and Trip Leader Interest

Welcome!

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* 1. Based on the definitions above, I am supporting YES in 2024-25 in the role of:

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* 3. Your Contact Information: (If you've recently provided the information below, please just provide your first and last name)

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* 4. Because our programs take place outdoors, and at times in remote places, please list any medical conditions, allergies, or food restrictions, that you may have so that we can better support you. If this does not apply to you, write N/A below.

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* 5. Emergency Contact Information:

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* 6. Please select the volunteer opportunities you are most interested in 2024-25.

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* 7. Do you speak Spanish? If so, can you engage in conversational Spanish?

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* 8. Please check all of the past volunteer and/or professional experiences that you've had.

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* 9. Please share a bit about yourself and why you are interested in supporting YES: