Apply to YPOP Class of 2025

Apply to the Young Professionals for Olmsted Parks (YPOP) by January 10, 2025. Begin your application below!

There is no fee to apply for the program; the $300 program fee will only be due once accepted into the program. For this application, please prepare the following items beforehand as you will be required to complete it in one sitting: (1) Most recent resume – PDF preferred, (2) Headshot – JPEG or PNG, 1:1 ratio, min. 800×800 pixels.

NOTE: You would have to complete this application one sitting. To preview the Application in a separate PDF beforehand, please click here.

For any questions or to request for accommodations to complete this application, please contact ypop@bfloparks.org or call (716) 838-1249, ext. 22.

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YPOP Class of 2025 Application

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How would you be covering the $300 program fee to this program?
The program fee of $300 helps to cover the cost of the program, such as food, venue rental as needed, compensation to speakers, etc. This fee is only due AFTER acceptance into the YPOP class. We encourage participants to request your employer to cover the fee. As a form of appreciation, BOPC can thank your company on social media and on the YPOP website.
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