The Block Captains Boot Camp is a leadership program, designed to give residents the knowledge and skills to organize in their community around issues that are important to them. Boot Camp takes place weekly, in a three hour classroom session over a twelve (12) week period. Participants will also need to earn additional hours of volunteer service in order to successfully complete Leadership Academy.
In March 2025 a Spring Cohort will begin on Thursday, March 06, 2025. Leadership Academy will continue every Thursday for the ongoing twelve (12) weeks for three hours starting at 6:00 pm and ending at 9:00 pm.
Requirements
• Must be 18 and over
• Must have a direct connection to 21217 (Live, Work, Serve, or Worship)
Completing the Program
Upon completion of the 12-week session, graduates will be eligible to apply for a mini-grant to implement a community supported project for positive change in their neighborhood and be eligible to complete a year of service as a paid Block Captain. In addition to grounding participants in power dynamics, Leadership Academy will build tangible organizing skills that will allow participants to complete tasks identified on the one pager.
Terms & Compensation
Individuals will be paid a stipend for their efforts which will be based on attendance and required volunteer time. Details for compensation will be shared in detail during the interview.
*Applications are due March 05, 2025 and to be enrolled you must complete an interview.*
Call or text 443-722-8114 or email javey.adams@
Yblockcaptains — YouthWorks
The Youth application opens January 2, 2025 and closes April 4, 2025. YouthWorks 2025 will operate a 5-week summer program for youth from Monday July 7th – Friday August 8th. Youth may work up to five hours per day and five days per week totaling 25 hours
YouthWorkers will be introduced to workplace experiences, financial literacy development, career exploration opportunities, and skills training. Registered youth will be contacted with more information.
Baltimore City youth ages 14 – 21 (by July 4, 2025) are eligible to apply.
If you would like help with your YW application feel free to contact the YW Helpdesk Email at ywhelpdesk@baltimorecity.
