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Youth Action 50
Leadership opportunities for youth
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What this program is
Through policy, practice, an advocacy, Youth Action 50 allows young people to address and impact the lives of New Yorkers. YA50s are hosted by City agencies, schools, and community organizations. Youth will gain community service hours, an understanding of how the City works, and personal and professional skills.
Who can get it
Youth are eligible to apply for YA50 if they are:
- 14 - 21 years old
- Enrolled in high school or an equivalency program
Heads up
- Available in every NYC borough for 14- 21-year-olds
- Offers a chance for youth to work in partnership with adults
- No prior leadership experience needed
- YA50 members create solutions to issues that are important to them, like:
- Advocating for mental health support and resources
- Preventing gun violence in communities
- Influencing citywide environmental sustainability
- Encouraging nutritious diets and healthy lifestyles
- Using art as a tool for social action
- And more!
How to apply
Apply to a YA50 host site through NYC Service (https://www.nycservice.org/ya50-host-site-apply).
Get help
- Email NYC Service if you have questions about this program.
Source and last updated
- Source
- NYC Benefits Platform (kvhd-5fmu) View dataset
- Agency
- NYC Service
- Updated
- Source: March 21, 2026 · Synced August 18, 2026
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