Amherst Youth Engaged in Service (YES)

06/02/2026

05/20/2026

50th Anniversary T-Shirts are for sale. $10 each: size small, medium, large, and x-large.
To purchase, email Antonella at: [email protected]

04/20/2026

Spring Teen Programs are Out!

05/14/2025

Please be advised Northtown Center is closed next week.

PLEASE NOTE:
Temporary office closure - May 19-23.

Due to construction, the Northtown Center at Amherst and the Amherst Youth & Recreation Department offices located at 1615 Amherst Manor Dr. will be closed May 19 - 23.

During this time, resident photo ID cards will be sold at the Northwest Amherst Community Center, 220 Northpointe Pkwy., Amherst NY 14228 from 9:00am-5:30pm, Monday - Friday. Starting May 19, ID cards are $10. A new photo and proof of residency is required. Proof of residency for adults: driver/non-driver ID with Amherst address. Proof of residency for children: Parent’s driver/non-driver ID with Amherst address and child’s birth certificate or 2024 ID card.

Phones will be monitored, so please leave a message. Messages will be returned the same day.

Thank you in advance for your patience. We apologize for any inconvenience.

04/18/2025

Congratulations 🎉 to students in the Amherst Youth Engaged in Service (YES) program honored for their service to the community at a reception held in March.

Students receiving the President’s Volunteer Service Award were: Ashley Chi, Ethan Lin, Krishna Nandhakuma, Riya Ramkumar, Inno Song and Nicolo Zhai.

Silver level honorees (students who have volunteered 50-99 hours within the past year) were: Ananya Chandra, Ashley Chi, Ethan Lin, Vedant Mohan, Krishna Nandhakumar, Inno Song and Nicolo Zhai.

Bronze Award honorees (students who have volunteered 25-49 hours within the past year) included: Pranav Biju, Madeline Burnham, Justin Cai, Snigdha Chakravarti, Shiloh Dhasan, Samyuktha Dondapati, Moksh Gupta, Ashmika Hait, Jonathan Hart, Michelle Huang, Vivian Huang, Abraham Joseph, Poornima Kandarpa, Tejaswi Kandarpa, Mohammad Aarish Khan, Mohammad Aasim Khan, Nathan Kim, Akshay Lakshman, Justin Lee, Joyce Lei, Sreevidhya Madhan Santhapriya, Manha Masood, Fouzan Masood, Ami Masuda, Adarsh Narayanan, Jessica Park, Jeebahy Prabaharan, Jeebana Prabaharan, Eliana Purizhansky, Riya Ramkumar, Lakshmi Sujith, Indraja Sujith, Jade Sun, Tabitha Swiatek, Sathvik Vaddadi, Chloe Viyannalage, Riley Viyannalage, Samar Waddanakeri, Max Wang, Laramie Wong, Hannah You, Kyel Sin Zaw, Maggie Zhai, Grace Zhang, Jessica Zhang and Angel Zheng

YES Advisory Board Members include: Ananya Chandra, Ashley Chi, Moksh Gupta, Ethan Lin, Vedant Mohan, Krishna Nandhakumar, Indraja Sujith, Tabitha Swiatek and Chloe Viyannalage.

We are very proud of the accomplishments of all our student volunteers ! 🎊

02/13/2025

SEEKING
Erie County Youth Board Members!
Advise the Youth Bureau on funding
priorities, needs assessments, and
decision-making! Make a difference for
Erie County youth today!
Youth Bureau Mission: To serve youth and families through asset
development and advocacy, prevention, and intervention programs
that strengthen families and communities.

**We are actively seeking to fill one (1) vacant spot on our Advisory Youth
Board age 16-22 years. If interested, please submit a statement of interest, a
current resume if applicable, and 2 professional references, to Wanda Hillman,
[email protected]

01/23/2025

**Exciting Job Opportunity: Part-Time Program Assistant!**

Are you a college student looking to make a difference in your community? Join the Amherst Youth Engaged in Service (YES) program as a Part-Time Program Assistant! This is a great opportunity to gain valuable experience while working with youth and helping to create impactful change.

📅 **Position Details:**
- **Hours:** 10-15 hours/week
- **Schedule:** Afternoon, evening, and/or weekends
- **Eligibility:** 18 & up; high school graduates

This role is perfect for those looking to balance work with their studies.

📞 **How to Apply:**
Contact Antonella Stravalaci, YES Program Director, at 716-631-7210 or email [email protected] to schedule your interview today!