Youth Programs
Shadow Day | Return to Top
* We will not be accepting any more Shadow Day applications for this year.
We hope you can apply next year. *
Shadow Day brings together over 600 participants including 300 high
school students from neighboring communities (Oakland, Richmond and
Berkeley) to be matched with 300 current UC Berkeley students in one-
on-one pairs. Many of the high school students are not "college-
tracked" and are under-represented in the university system. These
students come from diverse backgrounds and experiences. For many of
them, they have not applied to college and will be visiting a college
campus for the first time. They will be given the opportunity to learn
first-hand, from Cal students, what college is really like.
The day begins in the morning when the high school students arrive to find
their Cal volunteer, and continues throughout the day with the pair
going to classes, workshops, and touring campus. We will also provide
breakfast, lunch, and t-shirts to all our participants. Most
importantly, we will be providing an opportunity for high school
students to be inspired to acquire information and help in applying and paying for college.
Pre-Kindergarten Enrichment Program (PEP) | Return to Top
Volunteers Needed all year long including Summer!
Volunteer with 2-5 year-old kids!
1-2 ED97/197 and approved Education Minor units.
Have the time of your life, while helping to enrich the lives of over 130 adorable preschoolers ages 2-5 years old. This field work based program gives you the opportunity to volunteer in a preschool classroom working directly with the children. Lend a helping hand to help ensure these under-served preschoolers receive a fun, healthy and happy head start to their educational careers. Volunteer any day of the week, very flexible scheduling!
For more information about the Youth Development Programs call (510) 848-6370 or e-mail to youthdev@ywca-berkeley.org. Download the application or come by the YWCA to pick up an application today!
TechGYRLS | Return to Top
Be a TechGyrls Mentor!
1-2 units ED 97/197 available.
Make a difference in a young girl's life today by mentoring under-served 4th and 5th grade girls in this interactive afterschool program. Help build their self-esteem & confidence though easy, fun, and innovative projects about technology, computers, math, science and even shopping! Past projects have included: making homemade ice cream, creating your own calculator, and using the world wide web to e-mail President Obama. Only 2 hours a week, free transportation, and no technology background required!
For more information about the Youth Development Programs call (510) 848-6370 or e-mail to youthdev@ywca-berkeley.org. Download the application or come by the YWCA to pick up an application today!
Youth Mentor Program | Return to Top
Click here to see the Youth Mentor Program page for more information.
Do You Want to Be a Mentor?
Apply to be a mentor today!
 Mentor a middle school student! For only 3 hours a week, Cal undergraduate
and graduate students can mentor a 6th, 7th, or 8th grader MLK Jr. High in
Berkeley. The Youth Mentor Program focuses on social and academic development.
 Middle school mentees and Cal mentors at a Cal football game (above) and posing for a photo shoot at the Fall Welcome event (right).
The Youth Mentor Program focuses on social and academic development. The program is flexible so that you can meet with your mentee anywhere and anytime during the week. Leadership opportunities available. Stop by the YWCA and pick up a Program Description and Application. You can also get
both documents online.
For more information call the Youth Mentor
Program at (510) 848-6370 or email to
ymp@ywca-berkeley.org.
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