YWLP Facilitator Application

YWLP Facilitator Application 2026-27

Expectations for Facilitators

Enroll in EDHS 3891: Fostering Leadership in Girls & Women (Fall – 3 credits) and EDHS 2900 (Spring – 1 credit).
- Class will meet on Mondays from 3:30 - 6:00 PM in the Fall semester and 4:00 - 5:00 PM in the Spring semester.
- The course is a required service-learning component of YWLP and is designed to create a supportive community among the facilitators and develop students’ group facilitation skills. This is an academic course and therefore academic reading and class projects are an integral component.
Facilitate 2.5 hours per week in group meetings for the academic year.
Come prepared to all meetings and classes.
Maintain updated background check & training through the UVA Office of Youth Protection.
Support and nurture your Bigs and Little Siblings individually and as a group (phone calls, meetings, group activities, etc.).
Attend all program-wide YWLP events.
- Attend YWLP Facilitator Training on Sunday, August 23rd from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
- Attend YWLP Big Sister Orientation on Monday, August 24th from 1:00 - 5:00 PM
- Attend Adventure Day in the Spring (usually late March)

Application deadline is March 1st.
Apply early to finalize your Fall schedule!

1. Contact Information *This question is required.

First Name

Last Name

Nickname or name you prefer

What pronouns would you like people to use for you? (She/her, they/them, etc.)

Local Street Address

Apt/Suite/Office

City

State

Zip

Email Address

Phone Number

Emergency contact name and phone number

2. Graduation Year *This question is required.

3. Age *This question is required.

4. Major *This question is required.

5. Will you have a car or access to a car next year and will you be able to provide transportation for yourself/ group? *This question is required.

6. Are you currently majoring in Youth & Social Innovation (YSI)? *This question is required.

7. Are you planning to pursue a major in YSI? *This question is required.