About the Youth Advisory Board
The Advisory Board has been modeled after the current
adult advisory board that includes adult community members representing
diverse community and school groups in LA County. These adult community
members work closely with the Center and advise on research issues
while keeping the Center abreast of important community-related
information. The adult advisory board also serves as a liaison to local
community contacts and services.
We have the same vision for the Youth Advisory Board. We
would like to actively engage teens in working with the Center and our
diverse community partners to identify health issues that they would
like to address so we can jointly plan the Center’s research agenda.
The Advisory Board provides formal and informal learning opportunities
for teens via guest speakers, community talks, workshops, newsletters,
and mailings.
- Advisory Board members are between 14-18 years old,
males and females, and represent the diversity of LA County
- Advisory Board members are encouraged to remain
active for the duration of their high school years
- Advisory Board members are expected to attend
multiple meetings per year
- Advisory Board members must obtain a signed
Permission Form from a parent or guardian to take part in council
meetings and special activities.
Besides receiving lifelong leadership skills, and
engaging in real world decision-making with fellow leaders of tomorrow,
members will also:
- Receive food and refreshments at each meeting
- Have the opportunity to win a special raffle prize
- Get free tickets for one special event or fun
activity sponsored by the Center each year
- Receive a Certificate of Achievement (upon successful
completion of at least one year with the Advisory Board)
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