Mutual Benefit to the Community
East Haddam Youth and Family Services Job Bank provides local youth ages 12–17 (or through their date of high school graduation) with opportunities to gain valuable work experience, build confidence, and develop independence. The program connects young people with residents seeking help with tasks such as lawn mowing, yard work, babysitting, pet walking, snow shoveling, and other household jobs. Through these experiences, youth can earn money while developing responsibility, job skills, and strong work habits that will benefit them in the future.
How does the Youth Job Bank work?
The Youth Job Bank works as a referral service that connects local youth with residents who need help with temporary or part-time jobs. With parent/guardian permission, any youth may apply to have their name listed in the Job Bank. Any East Haddam/Moodus resident may call EHYFS or visit www.ehyfs.org to request to hire a youth. When an available job matches a youth application, EHYFS will notify the youth/parent/guardian that a job has become available. The youth/parent/guardian contacts the employer directly.
Important Details:
- EHYFS does not give out the youth’s contact information
- Most jobs are temporary or part-time
- Pay, work hours, transportation and any needed equipment must be agreed upon by the employer, the youth and the parent/guardian
Contact the Youth Job Bank
Are you a local teen looking for work?
Click here to register for the Youth Job Bank. If there are opportunities for work, someone from EHYFS will reach out to connect you.
Are you a community member in need of help?
Click here to complete our job request form. Once you complete this form, someone from EHYFS will reach out to you to connect you with assistance if available.
Building Connections in East Haddam
EHYFS is committed to supporting healthy youth development in our community. To learn more about our youth programs, check out “What We Do” at the top of this page, or click the button below.