Back in FOCUS Information Session for leaders

For years, FOCUS on New Haven has invited first-years, sophomores, transfers, and Eli Whitney students to engage in meaningful community service, learn more about Yale and about New Haven, and meet a wonderful community of FOCUS leaders and participants. And right now, the program is accepting applications for board and group leaders! You do not need to have any prior experience with FOCUS — just a passion for service and a desire to help to introduce students to the New Haven community.

On February 8th from 8pm-10pm FOCUS directors Emma and Arielle will be hosting an information session in the Dwight Hall common room (along with snacks)! They will be there to answer any and all questions about the application process as well as listen to your feedback or suggestions for the program or anything else. We look forward to seeing you there!

About FOCUS leadership roles

Leaders will be paired with a co-leader, and lead a team of first-years through thoughtful conversations and service in support of New Haven. Applications will be due Friday, February 24th, and can be found here.

Meanwhile, our board will help run everything from coordinating food to creating programming to running our social media. Attached is a document with more information about specific board positions and their responsibilities, but all of them will require weekly meetings with the rest of the board this semester, as well as remote work over the summer prior to the start of FOCUS. You do not have to have been a FOCUS leader in the past to apply for a board position, and first-years are encouraged to apply! Board applications will be due Friday, February 17th, and can be found here.