What is the purpose of this study, and what are the youth fields?
The American Institutes for Research developed a survey to learn more about youth-serving professionals and volunteers in the youth fields. These are adults who work with young people in any capacity outside of the regular school day. Examples include summer camp counselors, sports coaches, music teachers, museum educators, youth librarians, and afterschool program staff. The resulting data from this survey can be used to inform policy, practice, and research to support the youth fields workforce.