College Days
in partnership with OCF
A YES College Day is an experience of service designed by YES and facilitated by YES leaders for local college students. Participants are exposed to and engaged with the poverty of their own community and given the training and resources to be consistent servant leaders.
When: Saturdays from approximately 10am- 4pm
Cost: $25 a person
Fall 2023 Dates: September 23rd-November 18th (excluding October 21st)
If you would like to set a date for a YES College Day, please read the info below and fill out the form!
- To begin the planning process, gather a group of at least 5 college students who would like to engage with the poverty of their community.
- Identify 2 of the students above to serve as the parish or city Ambassadors who will serve as our contacts before, during, and after the College Day.
- Fill out the form below and enter the names and contact information for the 2 Ambassadors and the 3 additional participants.
- We will have a 2-hour Orientation to service and exposure to the poverty of your city, followed by 1-2 service opportunities that will be identified through a thorough needs assessment of your city. We will end the day with a debriefing session and discuss the next steps.
- We ask for a minimum of 5 students and a maximum number of 25 participants, including YES Leaders and OCF Advisors.
- The minimum cost for a College Day is $250. Once we set a date, we ask for a deposit of $125 for the minimum of 5 students.
- The deposit will go towards the registration of any 5 participants that you designate. If the Trip is canceled or postponed, the deposit may be refunded, depending on the circumstances.
- The remaining cost can be raised with 5 other participants at $25 each, or by fundraising efforts.
- YES should receive a total of $250 by the Wednesday before the College Day.
- If the total number of participants exceeds 10, each additional student will be $25.
- Following the College Day, you will receive continued support and guidance from YES leaders and Staff.
- We will engage with you in a year-long aftercare process that offers mentorship and resources to your OCF after the Trip.
- The process is guided by four 30 minute weekly meetings after your Trip, followed by monthly check-ins for the remainder of the year.
- When we are mid-way through the year, we may send one of your Trip Leaders back to your city for a visit!
Any questions, please contact Wadeed, Program Manager: wfakhoury@focusna.org
If you would like to set a date for a YES College Day, please fill out this form!
