Youth Employment Service (YES)

My absolute favorite non-profit organization is Youth Employment Service (Y.E.S.). At Y.E.S. I volunteer in many ways. When it was safe to do so, Y.E.S. had its last in-person fundraiser where I was in charge of checking in attendees, setting up the event center, checking attendees out and obtaining the gifts they had won. I had so much fun bringing energy to the event, encouraging guests to buy raffle tickets for our wine vault, and helping make them feel taken care of and appreciated for their support. Y.E.S. aims to enrich youth by offering workshops for resume building, interview skills and community partnerships. This is a NPO I care so much about because they truly take their clients needs seriously. I have had the luxury of working with the women of Y.E.S. and seeing how much they care for their clients well being, often checking on clients who struggle with depression or come from broken homes. I have personally formed relationships with clients who need extra help outside of the program, signing up for classes at community colleges, acquiring materials to complete online schooling when the pandemic hit, and being emotional support through trying times. This non-profit fosters a safe, collaborative space where clients and volunteers feel like family. In addition to event planning and operating, I have assisted with mock-interviews for high-school students whos teachers have incorporated the Y.E.S. programs into their curriculum. When conducting interviews, I enjoy guiding students to highlight their attributes and to stay away from belittling themselves when asked questions like what are your weaknesses?. Its important to instill confidence in the clients we serve, to make them aware that they are assets, even at an entry level position. Y.E.S. works with tremendous skill and efficiency in maintaining relationships with donors, often giving thanks with homemade baked goods that are dropped to the donors door. Every corner of this non-profit is well thought out and every act is done with attention to detail. Not only do they care deeply for the students and young adults they serve, they care for their donors, volunteers, and employees tremendously. In trying times they have made an extra effort to adapt to an online format, to not let obstacles get in the way of serving their community, and have worked overtime to ensure that their clients and employer partnerships are having their needs met. When they do not have the resources to help someone in dire need, they take it on themselves to seek that help, no one is turned away. I happily stand with Y.E.S. as a volunteer and advocate for all youth that walk through our doors.
Jan 2nd, 2021

We have moved.  Come check us out at our new Santa Ana location. 3720 South Susan Street, Suite 110, Santa Ana, CA 92704
Mar 3rd, 2020

Amazing staffing agency. Very hard working, thorough, and friendly staff. Great communication, and great opportunities. I highly recommend them if you are searching for your next opportunity.
Oct 25th, 2018

Nov 3rd, 2017

This is a great Employment Service! We are so happy we used their agency. We have hired so far two people from them and they have been nothing but loyal, diligent, and hard working. We will always be using this service anytime we need hire because we know they look for only the best! Their staff is also very helpful and friendly, and you can just tell by talking to them that they are very kind and helpful. I hope this helps anyone who is looking to hire! Thank you! Youth Employment! -Marissa
Mar 26th, 2017