Volunteer Terms & Service Hours
About YCI
The Youth Civic Initiative is a student-led, strictly non-partisan organization focused on civic education, civic engagement, voter registration, and research. YCI creates opportunities for people to learn about civic participation, become involved in their communities, and contribute to community-based research.
YCI is not currently a registered nonprofit organization and does not endorse candidates, political parties, ballot measures, or particular political positions.
Media & Outreach
Help YCI communicate information and promote approved initiatives through digital outreach and content creation.
1–2 Hours
Field Outreach
Help introduce YCI and its projects through approved school and community outreach activities.
3 Hours
Event & Tabling Support
Help set up and operate YCI outreach tables and approved school, library, park, or community events.
3–5 Hours
Chapter Leadership
Take on an approved YCI leadership role and help coordinate school chapters, meetings, volunteers, or regional operations.
6–10 Hours / Month
Volunteer Service Opportunities
YCI offers several approved volunteer activities that allow members to contribute to civic education, community engagement, research, outreach, and public service. Service hours are based on verified completion of approved activities.
GET INVOLVED
Community Research
Help research local civic issues and turn information into clear, youth-friendly research materials.
2 Hours
Survey Collection
Help YCI collect completed eligible adult responses for the San Diego County Political Attitudes Survey through approved community outreach.
1 Hour / 10 Verified Responses
Voter Engagement
Help with approved voter registration and pre-registration education and outreach in a strictly non-partisan manner.
3–5 Hours
Service hours are based on verified completion of approved activities. Requirements and documentation may vary by activity.
Fully engage in the volunteer activity and ensure all responsibilities are met.
How Service Hours Are Verified
YCI verifies volunteer participation before service-hour documentation is provided. Volunteers must accurately record their participation and complete any documentation required for the activity.
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COMPLETE
Verification may include digital forms, certificates, physical service logs, or approved officer sign-off.
Complete all required logs, forms, or signatures needed for the specific activity.
VERIFICATION PROCESS
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DOCUMENT
A YCI representative verifies the hours and provides formal documentation for your service.
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VERIFY
SERVICE HOURS
Community Service Hours
VERIFIED YCI SERVICE
YCI provides documentation for verified participation in approved volunteer activities when applicable.
SURVEY OUTREACH
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
CIVIC EDUCATION
EXAMPLE
10 VERIFIED ELIGIBLE SURVEY RESPONSES
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1 SERVICE HOUR
This is an example of an activity-based service-hour structure. Requirements may vary depending on the approved volunteer activity.
IMPORTANT: Service hours are based on verified participation in approved activities. Simply signing up as a volunteer does not guarantee service hours.