The Community Foundation of the Rappahannock River Region
Youth in Philanthropy Participant Interest Form
Name:_
Age:_
Gender:
Male
Female
Home street address:
Home city/state/zip:
Home phone:
Email:
Cell phone:
(documents are shared via dropbox or email)
What year will graduate from high school?
What high school do you attend?
Parent(s)/Guardian(s) name(s):
Parent email:
Parent(s)/Guardian(s) name(s):
Parent email:
Digital Student Signature:
Date:
Digital Parent/Guardian Signature:
Date:
All interviews with The Community Foundation YIP committee will be scheduled by July 15th.
Your acceptance into the program is determined by a variety of factors including the number of
slots available. If you are not contacted by July 15 th we do not have space available. Currently,
we have a one year waiting list.
If you have any questions, please contact Teri McNally at (540) 373-9292 or
terimcnally@cfrrr.org
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Youth in Philanthropy Participant Interest Form
Additional Questions
Please answer the following questions:
1. Which communities or populations of youth do you feel you could represent on
the Council (geographical area, age group, ethnicity, school, etc.)?
2. Help us get to know you – what do you think you will bring to the YIP program?
3. Youth in Philanthropy works best when it has members that have many different
experiences, backgrounds, strengths, and perspectives. What special kinds of
experiences, perspectives, or qualities would you bring?
4. What benefits would you like to get from your participation on the YIP?
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5. Please list school and community activities/organizations and leadership.
6. Can you commit to participating in the weekly evening classes (usually late
August - mid December)?
7. Please write an essay of not more than 500 words that answerers the question “Can high school students be philanthropists?” Why or why not?
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What is Youth in Philanthropy?
What does Youth
in Philanthropy do?
The Youth in Philanthropy (YIP) is an
opportunity for high school age youth across
greater Fredericksburg to gain leadership
experience, meet area youth, voice opinions, and
make a difference by making grants to youthdirected projects that address community issues.
The YIP is designed to train young leaders to
make decisions about which youth projects in the
community will receive money!
Seniors are required to lead meetings and
organize the program each week.
Meet and work with other teens from the greater
Fredericksburg area.
• Reach out to area groups in the community to
encourage them to plan a project and apply for
money to carry it out.
• Review the proposed project ideas from youth-led
groups.
• Make decisions as a group about which projects
will receive money.
• Follow up with the youth led groups that were
funded to make sure that they spent the money
wisely.
• Gain important leadership experience and job
skills.
Youth in Philanthropy Member Job Description
We are looking for youth who have an interest in representing greater Fredericksburg youth. Ideal
candidates for the Youth in Philanthropy will be able to demonstrate the following:
• Commitment – Individuals that are able to make a commitment to the program and can attend weekly
meetings.
• Flexibility – Individuals who are open to working with a diverse group of youth and adults.
• Enthusiasm – Individuals that are willing to share their excitement, passion, insight, and expertise.
What is the Community
What’s the Commitment?
Foundation?
The Community Foundation is a charitable
The Youth in Philanthropy has weekly
organization dedicated to strengthening the
meetings from mid-August through mid-
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community for present and future
December.
generations. The Foundation primarily does
four things: promotes philanthropy, makes
There will also be some independent work
grants to local nonprofit organizations,
between meetings.
provides support to a number of
endowment funds, and serves as a leader in
shaping effective responses to community
needs. The Community Foundation is located
at 725 Jackson Street – Suite 114,
Members must commit to making YIP a
priority throughout the session.
Seniors must organize and lead the program
Fredericksburg, VA 22401.
every week.
YIP PHOTO RELEASE FORM
This will confirm my permission and consent to the use by The Community Foundation of
the Rappahannock River Region, or anyone you may authorize, the absolute and irrevocable
right to take, copyright, use, reuse and publish photographs of me, or in which I may be
included, in whole or in part. Permission is granted for any reproduction and dissemination
of the same without my further approval. I understand that these materials may be used in
any and all media, and for illustration, promotion, art, editorial, advertising or trade
purposes as determined by The Community Foundation of the Rappahannock River Region.
These photographs and /or images will be the property of The Community Foundation of
the Rappahannock River Region and all rights, claims, etc. of any kind whatsoever in said
photographs or their use are hereby waived and released by me, my heirs or assigns. I
hereby release and discharge Photographer and his/her heirs, or legal representatives and
assigns from any and all claims and demands arising out of or in connection with the use of
the photographs, including without limitation any and all claims for libel or invasion of
privacy.
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The foregoing is given in consideration of the mutual arrangements we have made
concerning the time necessary for the taking of said photographs. I hereby warrant that I
am of full age and have the right to contract in my own name. I have read the above
authorization, release and agreement and I am fully familiar with the contents thereof. This
release shall be binding upon me, my heirs, legal representatives and assigns.
Digital Signature:
Address:
Date:
Consent for Minor
I am the parent or guardian of the minor named above and have the legal authority to execute the
above release. I approve the foregoing and waive any rights in the premises.
Guardian’s Digital Signature:
Address:
Date:
Please submit to terimcnally@cfrrr.org
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