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Young Adult Service Program

Young Adult Service Program
(YASP) 2025 Internship

Deadline to apply is May 2nd, 2025 at 11:59 PM (EST). Please use your desktop computer when applying.

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YASP (Young Adult Service Program) connects Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) high school and college students with internships at various community organizations and the offices of local elected officials throughout NYC. Co-hosted by The Korea Times, YASP has provided AAPI youth with the opportunity to serve their local community and learn the importance of service since 2001.

NYC Urban Park Rangers with YASP interns

Internship Sites

The host sites include the offices of elected officials at the city and state levels, Queens Botanical Garden, Fifth Avenue Committee, and the MinKwon Center for Community Action.

I learned how to use certain digital platforms that enhance the ease of communication within the organization and I also learned how to use certain video editing programs to help craft internal communications content.

Brandon Ling
State Senator John C. Liu Office

One impactful experience was creating infographics and posters to spread awareness about hate crimes, hate crime policies, and prevention strategies.

Sejin Park
Fifth Avenue Committee

Before the internship, I viewed community service primarily as a way to give back to the community. However, the YASP internship expanded my perspective, highlighting the importance of advocacy, empowerment, and sustainable impact in community service.

Steven Lee
Congresswoman Grace Meng's Office

Through this internship, I learned that community service is far from an act of good action; it deeply understands the problems facing society at its roots, amplifies the voices of the vulnerable, and moves society toward a safer and more informed level.

Xiao Ying Jiang
Garden of Hope

I learned how to use certain digital platforms that enhance the ease of communication within the organization and I also learned how to use certain video editing programs to help craft internal communications content.

Brandon Ling
State Senator John C. Liu Office

One impactful experience was creating infographics and posters to spread awareness about hate crimes, hate crime policies, and prevention strategies.

Sejin Park
Fifth Avenue Committee

Before the internship, I viewed community service primarily as a way to give back to the community. However, the YASP internship expanded my perspective, highlighting the importance of advocacy, empowerment, and sustainable impact in community service.

Steven Lee
Congresswoman Grace Meng's Office

Through this internship, I learned that community service is far from an act of good action; it deeply understands the problems facing society at its roots, amplifies the voices of the vulnerable, and moves society toward a safer and more informed level.

Xiao Ying Jiang
Garden of Hope

I learned how to use certain digital platforms that enhance the ease of communication within the organization and I also learned how to use certain video editing programs to help craft internal communications content.

Brandon Ling
State Senator John C. Liu Office

One impactful experience was creating infographics and posters to spread awareness about hate crimes, hate crime policies, and prevention strategies.

Sejin Park
Fifth Avenue Committee

Before the internship, I viewed community service primarily as a way to give back to the community. However, the YASP internship expanded my perspective, highlighting the importance of advocacy, empowerment, and sustainable impact in community service.

Steven Lee
Congresswoman Grace Meng's Office

Through this internship, I learned that community service is far from an act of good action; it deeply understands the problems facing society at its roots, amplifies the voices of the vulnerable, and moves society toward a safer and more informed level.

Xiao Ying Jiang
Garden of Hope

YASP 2024 Graduation

Who is eligible?

Applicants must be AAPI-identifying high school or college students whose school and/or home address is within the five boroughs of New York City.
 
High school students must be a sophomore or above as of Fall 2025.

 

College students must be a freshman or above as of Fall 2025.

YASP Process

1.
Application

Application deadline is May 2, 2025.

2.
Review

YASP team will review your application and may request supplemental materials.

3.
Interview

On a rolling basis, selected candidates will be interviewed when all required materials are submitted.

4.
Orientation

If selected, orientation starts on Friday, June 27th, 2025.

How to apply?

1. Apply online. Applications must be submitted by Friday, May 2nd, 2025, at 11:59 PM (EST).  Applications are on a rolling basis. Please use a desktop computer when filling out the application.

Apply Now (High School)
Apply Now (College)

Checklist

2. Sign the YASP Code of Conduct.

 

3. Review the checklist for additional materials. Only complete applications will be reviewed.

4.  Submit all required documents in a single email to yasp@kcsny.org with the subject line:

 

“[First and Last Name] 2025 YASP High School Application”

 

or “[First and Last Name] 2025 YASP College Application”

Important Dates

Application Deadline

Friday
May 2nd, 2025

Orientation

Friday
June 27th, 2025

Start of Program

Monday
June 30th, 2025

End of Program

Friday
August 15th, 2025

Intern Responsibilities

  • Attend orientation, graduation, and 2-3 mandatory workshops
  • Submit all timesheets on time to be eligible for the Presidential Volunteer Service Award (PVSA)
  • Volunteer for at least 15 hours/week
  • Complete two evaluations

FAQ

1. What are the eligibility requirements for YASP?
2. What are the start and end dates of the program?
3. What is the time commitment for participating in YASP?
4. When will interviews be conducted?
5. Will the interviews be conducted in person or remotely?
6. Is orientation and graduation mandatory? When is it?
7. What other mandatory events would I need to attend once I become a YASP intern?
8. If I am a high school senior, do I apply as a high school or college intern?
9. Can non-AAPI students apply for this internship?
I0. Do you have to be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident to apply for this internship?
11. Will all high school and college applicants be accepted?
12. Will I qualify for the PVSA?