YCP

Projects

Projects

Projects are member-led work that puts civic education into practice. A project might be a new explainer series, a classroom workshop, a set of printable sheets, a research guide for a state, or a community outreach effort. Members propose projects, and officers review them.

A proposal is not a YCP project until an officer approves it. Until then it is labeled "Not an official YCP project yet." Completed work appears in the public showcase only when it has been approved for it.

How a project works

1. Propose. Sign in and fill out the proposal form. You will be asked for:

  • Title: a short name for the project.
  • Problem: what gap or need the project addresses.
  • Proposed solution: what you plan to make or do.
  • Goals you can measure: for example, "publish four one-page guides" or "run two classroom sessions".
  • Timeline: when each part will be done.
  • Volunteers needed: how many people and what skills.
  • Budget note, if any: a budget note is not a promise of funds.

2. Review. An officer reads the proposal and may approve it, ask questions, or send it back with feedback. Weak proposals are sent back with notes so you can improve them.

3. Work. Once approved, the project is marked as an approved YCP project. Post progress updates so officers and teammates can follow along.

4. Finish. When the project is done, officers review the final work. Approved work can be added to the public showcase.

What makes a strong proposal

  • It connects to YCP's mission of civic education for young people.
  • It is specific and small enough to finish.
  • It cites real sources for anything it teaches.
  • It is nonpartisan and does not endorse or oppose candidates or parties.
  • It protects privacy and does not collect personal information about minors.
  • Any in-person part follows the safety rules on the Events page.

Project ideas to get you started

  • A one-page guide to finding your state's student code of conduct
  • A glossary of civic terms for new members
  • A short explainer on how your city council or school board works
  • A set of discussion questions for a Learn module
  • A plain-language summary series for well-known Supreme Court cases

Service hours

Time you spend on an approved project can be logged on the Service page. Hours count after an officer approves them.