Since launching the Young Leaders Council in 2017, Mental Health America (MHA) has worked with young leaders transforming their communities and demanding change across the country. Now, we are expanding our initiatives to advance youth leadership in national mental health policy via MHA’s Youth Policy Accelerator. Our inaugural cohort will focus on driving national conversations … Read more
Are you looking to make a positive impact on youth impacted by HIV or AIDS? Qualifications: 16-21 years old Passionate and committed Attend monthly meetings Commit to one year Incentives: Gift cards and free food Mentorship Community Service Hours Recommendation letters Interested in participating or have questions? Contact one of the following: Khadjah Abdullah, Outreach … Read more
ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW Through its visionary leadership and high impact staff, the Natural Areas Conservancy (NAC) champions urban natural areas in New York City and across the nation through innovative research, partnerships, and advocacy. We increase the health and resilience of urban forests and wetlands, catalyze connections between people and nature, and strengthen the environmental workforce. … Read more
Broomfield Community Foundation’s Youth Advisory Council (or YAC) supports local nonprofits and charitable organizations through fundraising, grant-making and volunteering. The Youth Advisory Council is comprised of students in grades 9–12 who live or attend school in Broomfield, Colorado or the surrounding area. What does the Youth Advisory Council do? Needs Assessment: The YAC is a group … Read more
The UConnect Study, based out of the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Michigan Health, is looking for youth to give feedback on strategies to recruit and retain young people. The study shares health and wellness information with youth (~12-17 years old) who qualify based on their recent health behaviors. Advisors will be paid roughly … Read more
The Workplace and Economic Justice Team at FUTURES is launching an innovative, paid teen fellowship this summer and the 2023-24 academic school year: Spill the Tea on TEA (teen economic abuse). Teens must live in the Charlotte, NC or San Francisco, CA metro areas, be aged 16* through 19, be available for a week-long training, and have … Read more
We are recruiting Youth Board members for the 2023-2024 academic year! We’re looking for youth who are passionate about public health, public policy, and/or social justice. Our requirements are: Be between 18 and 23 years old Be a high school graduate Reside in California for the 23-24 academic year Have past experience in youth development … Read more
The LaGrange Youth Council is an advisory board composed of local youth that provides advice and counsel to the local governing body. The Youth Council gives local youth a more formal role in the local decision making process offering real world experiences with elected bodies. Twenty-four junior and senior high school students serve on the LaGrange Youth … Read more
The Bellevue Youth Council (BYC) is the membership body of Youth Link that helps promote various youth programs, provide a leadership role for Youth Link, plan community service projects and serve as a liaison to middle and high schools in Bellevue. Membership ranges from 50-60 students representing various schools, groups and cultural diversity in Bellevue. … Read more
