More About The Corps...
YHSC Program & Curriculum
The Youth Health Service Corps is grounded in four sets of Standards: Academic Frameworks, National Health Care Skill Standards, K-12 Service Learning Standards for Quality Practice and the 40 Developmental Assets.
Our goals are to:
Increase student awareness of health careers
Increase student involvement in service learning
Increase student academic & civic engagement
Strengthen AHEC partnerships between secondary, post secondary education & community based organizations
Volunteer Training
In preparation for service, students are trained in:
Module 1: Leadership & Service Learning
Module 2: YHSC Website Training
Module 3: Vulnerable Populations - Cultural Competency
Module 4: Ethical & Legal Issues - Confidentiality
Module 5. Health Career Exploration
Module 6: Health Care Skills and CPR Certification
Service Learning Projects
Service Learning Projects are a fun way to learn about health care because students decide on a project that will meet an actual community need, and they work together as a small group to Investigate, Plan, Act, Reflect, Demonstrate, Celebrate and sustain community health projects that address community health issues.
Student Rewards & Recognition
Students receive the YHSC National Community Service Recognition Award for 50 hours of service given annually. Those who continue in YHSC are eligible for the Presidential Service Award given for a minimum of 100 hours of Service. Also, by using the YHSC website, students can earn points towards T-shirts, sweatshirts and other gear.
Student Benefits
Help your community
Learn about health care careers
Take part in Service Learning Projects and learn by doing
Build your resume for college
Satisfy school requirements for volunteer service
Get to know other students who share your interest in health care and your heart for helping others
Have fun being of service!
Community Benefits
Helps fulfill the need for volunteers
Develops partnerships between health care, education, and community agencies
Helps develop local youth talent for health care workforce needs
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