ROSMY’s Director, Beth Panilaitis talks about ROSMY’s mission on Virginia Currents
READ MORE >The University of Virginia Teen Health Center has presented ROSMY with its second community adolescent advocate award.
READ MORE >... for generous grant support of the Arts Initiative and Youth Support Groups!
Read about ROSMY’s youth and activities in our Spring Summer 2011 Newsletter...
READ MORE >“Suicide attempts by gay teens — and even straight kids — are more common in politically conservative areas where schools don’t have programs supporting gay rights…” Richmond Times-Dispatch report
READ MORE >ROSMY responds in the media to the recent tragic LGBTQ teen suicides across the country:
Letter to the Editor, Richmond Times Dispatch
READ MORE >ROSMY Internship Opportunities
Our internships are rewarding and challenging.
Please consider ROSMY when planning your annual giving. Click below for more information about our participation in United Way, the Combined Federal Campaign Local and the Government & School Campaign.
Program Description: Youth Engaged in Leadership (YEL) is a nine (9) month experience- based leadership development program designed specifically to support lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and straight youth ages 14 – 20 during the entire program.
A structured program encompassing both leadership education and practical experience includes:
· Teamwork and group leadership training
· Public speaking coaching and presentation
· Advocacy skill development and engagement
· Community engagement and development
· Community organizing
· Project planning
Program Requirements: The Youth Engaged in Leadership (YEL) program is open to eight (8) youth ages 14 – 20 who self-identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender or straight. Eligible youth will be asked to submit an application with at least one letter of recommendation and a statement of support from a parent/guardian (for youth below the age of 18).Youth who will turn 21 during the program timeframe are ineligible. Interviews may be scheduled throughout July 2010 depending on the number of qualified applicants for the eight available spaces.
Youth selected for YEL will be expected to participate in an orientation day on August 7, 2010 from 12:00 – 5:00PM at ROSMY (2311 Westwood Ave, Richmond, VA 23230).
YEL youth will be expected to attend weekly YEL meetings (Monday evenings 6:30 – 8:00PM – first meeting will be held September 13, 2010) at ROSMY unless otherwise stated for a specific activity. In addition to the weekly meeting requirements, all participants will be expected to participate in and or coordinate:
· 2 Community-based events
· 2 LGBT specific events
· 1 Community-based presentations
· Serve as youth delegates for ROSMY at organizational functions
Program Fees: The Youth Engaged in Leadership program is a fully funded program of ROSMY, thanks to support from local businesses and individual donors.
**The only fees to participants will be for extra-curricular activities or personal needs that that may result from youth engagement but are outside scheduled meeting or activity times**
