Benefits of Membership Benefits for National Youth Service Affiliates As a National Youth Service Affiliate, the YMCA joins a network of organizations committed to positive youth development. Being a part of this network allows all of us to learn from one another and provide opportunitites for young people to grow and make positive contributions to our communities. Affiliates are given priority in submitting items for publication and promotion. Quarterly Newsletter - Streams is YSA's quarterly newsletter to Affiliates containing legislative updates, funding opportunities, important news briefs, and YSA happenings.
Affiliates are welcome to include materials they want to share with colleagues in the field.
It enables visitors to your web site to easily find opportunities in their community simply by entering their zip code. Hundreds of thousands of dollars have been distributed to Affiliates. Media Exposure - YSA constantly promotes service and the work of its Affiliates through national and local radio, television, and newspaper press contacts. Additionally, each Affiliate is listed in YSA's publications including the annual reprot and press packets. Training - YSA provies its Affiliates with customized training and consulting in a wide array of areas including strategic planning, community mapping, technology and service, youth voice, and other areas.