UServeUtah is committed to fostering community engagement among Utah youth. The UServeUtah Youth Council is a youth-driven advisory board made up of young people ages 16-22.
outcomes
- Promote service engagement and leadership skills
among Youth Council members - Develop new strategies for UServeUtah to engage youth
- Build awareness of UServeUtah and volunteerism among younger Utah volunteers
- Organize meaningful service projects across the state
Obligations
Youth Council members must:
- Attend monthly meetings, either in person or online
- Plan a service project in the community
- Outside of monthly meetings, find barriers to volunteers (and solutions)
- Promote volunteerism
- Prepare a final report/reflection
Benefits
- Leadership training
- Opportunities to advocate for their peers and amplify the voices of young people
- Opportunities to research, write, and influence policy
- Letter of recommendation for higher education or future employment
- A Certificate of Service
Apply
Applications for the 2020 Youth Council will open in November of 2019. To be notified, please sign up for the Youth Council mailing list here:
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