Youth Advisory Board
YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD APPLICATION
We are recruiting for our 2023-2024 YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD [YAB]! This is a NEW leadership program for students hosted by YouthWell in partnership with SB County Behavioral Wellness. We are looking for 1-2 students from each public and private school in Santa Barbara County and for diverse representation across ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, & socio-economic status.
Students will learn about mental health issues and how to advocate on their campuses and in their communities. Students will gain leadership tools that include planning, facilitating, public speaking, communication skills, program planning, evaluation and group decision-making.
PROCESS... [1] Apply online by SEPT 22, 2023 [2] Applicants will be called in for a short interview in Sept. [3] Mtgs will start at the end of September [4] If you are selected, students and parents will be asked to sign a Commitment Statement.
QUESTIONS: email YAB@YouthWell.org or call 805.448.2426
YAB FAQ's
YAB TEAM
TBD
YAB ADVISOR
Rachael Steidl
Executive Director & Founder
ceo@youthwell.org
805.448.2426
TBD
YAB ADVISOR
Elise Fields
Community Liaison & Resource Navigator
education@youthwell.org
thank you for your support...
We are grateful for the contributions from our local foundations and our community donors!