{"id":3449,"date":"2017-11-30T09:34:39","date_gmt":"2017-11-30T15:34:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.assistanceleague.org\/fresno\/?page_id=3449"},"modified":"2026-02-26T14:30:05","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T22:30:05","slug":"assisteens","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.assistanceleague.org\/fresno\/volunteer\/assisteens\/","title":{"rendered":"Assisteens"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]ASSISTEENS\u00ae is an auxiliary of Assistance League\u00ae of Fresno, designed to train young men and women in philanthropic work, fundraising activities, and leadership skills. Assisteens began providing guidance to 9th-12th grade girls in 1989. In 2002, the first class of young men was accepted. Currently, we are 163 members strong and represent high schools in Fresno County. We are a non-profit, volunteer membership organization dedicated to providing programs and services that will enrich and improve the quality of life in our community.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;5191&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_border&#8221;][vc_column_text]Assisteens has its own Governing Body, a vibrant, energetic, and thriving group of Teens, whose main goal is to support their chapter&#8217;s philanthropic programs and activities. Assisteens select, vote on and complete their own service projects within the community. Every year we logged more than 6,000 philanthropic community service hours. Along with fulfilling hours of volunteer work, there are also opportunities to get to know the other Assisteens from other schools through the monthly membership meetings and fun games and group activities.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;5307&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_border&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; title=&#8221;Governing Body 2024-25&#8243;][vc_column_text]Assisteens only accept applications in 8th grade, with our members making a four-year commitment to the program throughout their high school years. Through their philanthropic work and relationship building, Assisteens develop a sense of community and personal responsibility, self-reliance, and leadership skills.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]Applications for Assisteens Membership 2027 \u20132027 Forms will be accepted beginning March 1, 2026, until March 31, 2026.<br \/>\nUse the link below to view and print our information packet containing the application. To apply, please print the packet, fill out the forms, and mail it back by March 31, 2026. If you have any questions, please contact Kimi Shehadey, Assisteens Coordinator at 559-790-7794 or AssisteensofFresno@gmail.com.<\/p>\n<p>\u274f <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1BlGcQvCaXmTqCsK9tJK9WTGG44nUVVWa3XYHmMWSzYA\/edit?usp=sharing\">Download and print the 2026-2027 Membership package<\/a><br \/>\n\u274f Download and view Assistance League of Fresno, Assisteens Policies<\/p>\n<p>Complete the application, and mail it to:<br \/>\nAssistance League Fresno<br \/>\n2037 W. 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