Young Adult Service Program
YASP (Young Adult Service Program) connects Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) high school and college students with internships at various community organizations and the offices of local elected officials throughout NYC. Co-hosted by The Korea Times, YASP has provided AAPI youth with the opportunity to serve their local community and learn the importance of service since 2001.
The deadline to apply is April 21, 2025 at 11:59 PM (EST). Please use your desktop computer when applying.
Internship Sites
The host sites include the offices of elected officials at the city and state levels, Queens Botanical Garden, Fifth Avenue Committee, and the MinKwon Center for Community Action.
Brandon Ling
State Senator John C. Lui's Office
I learned how to use certain digital platforms that enhance the ease of communication within the organization and I also learned how to use certain video editing programs to help craft internal communications content.
Steven Lee
Congresswoman Grace Meng's Office
Before the internship, I viewed community service primarily as a way to give back to the community. However, the YASP internship expanded my perspective, highlighting the importance of advocacy, empowerment, and sustainable impact in community service.
Sejin Park
Fifth Avenue Committee
One impactful experience was creating infographics and posters to spread awareness about hate crimes, hate crimes policies, and prevention strategies.
Xiao Ying Jiang
Garden of Hope
Through this internship, I learned that community service is far from an act of good action; it deeply understands the problems facing society at its roots, amplifies the voices of the vulnerable, and moves society toward a safer and more informed level.
Who is eligible?
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Applicants must be AAPI-identifying high school or college students whose school and/or home address is within the five boroughs of New York City.
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High school students must be sophomore or above as of Fall 2025.
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College students must be a freshman or above as of Fall 2025.
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YASP Process
Application
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Application deadline is April 21, 2025.
Review
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The YASP team will review your application and may request supplemental materials.
Interview
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On a rolling basis, selected candidates will be interviewed when all required materials are submitted.
Orientation
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If selected, orientation starts on Friday, June 27th, 2025.
How to apply?
Apply online! Applications must be submitted by Monday, April 21st, 2025, at 11:59 PM (EST).
Applications are on a rolling basis.
Please use a desktop computer when filling out the application.
Submit all required documents in a single email to yasp@kcsny.org with the subject line:
"[First and Last Name] 2025 YASP High School Application"
"[First and Last Name] 2025 YASP College Application"
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Sign the YASP Code of conduct
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Review the checklist for additional materials. Only completed applications will be reviewed.
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Important Dates
Application Deadline
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Orientation
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Start of Program
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End of Program
Monday
April 21st, 2025
Friday
June 27th, 2025
Monday
June 30th, 2025
Friday
August 15th, 2025
Intern Responsibilities
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Attend orientation, graduation, and 2-3 mandatory workshops
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Submit all timesheets on time to be eligible for the Presidential Volunteer Service Award (PVSA)
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Volunteer for at least 15 hours/week
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Complete two evaluations