Youth Boards

Arts Council Teen Advisory Board applications due August 1.  Visit  http://www.artscouncilokc.com/teen-advisory-council.  Contact Kelly Gentry, 405-640-0808 kellyngentry@gmail.com .  


BIG BROTHERS, BIG SISTERS TEEN BOARD Big Brothers Big Sisters Oklahoma Teen Board www.bbbsok.org  is a non-profit organization that provides vulnerable children with a caring adult mentor and friend who, through a professionally-supported relationship, stand in the gap to change their lives.
Teen Board members participate in activities that allow them to connect to the Big Brothers Big Sisters mission, and give them experience in leadership, volunteering, event planning, public relations and collaboration with other teen leaders from different schools in the Greater Oklahoma City area. Members of the Teen Board learn about the powerful impact of mentoring in our community. Members will participate in and help coordinate many BBBS activities, including the organization’s primary fundraiser, Bowl for Kids’ Sake. Application
Process
1. Applicants must be enrolled high school students in Oklahoma County
2. Teen Board members will be asked to sign a Commitment Form.
3. Those selected for the Teen Board must attend orientation
4. Teen Board members are required to attend 75% of the meetings/activities
For more information contact: Christina.Hightower christina.hightower@bbbsok.org 224 NW 10th Street • Oklahoma City, OK 73103 Tel: 405-943-8075 Fax: 405-943-8162 OKC    

Camp Fire USA Teens in Action Youth Council: The Teens in Action program is built on Camp Fire's recognition that youth are part of the solution to, and not the problem with, today's social challenges. It inspires and honors community responsibility, contributes to the future of volunteerism in the United States, and encourages a sense of caring for those involved.
The principles behind the Teens in Action program are based on youth-adult partnerships and learning through empowering experiences. Overall the intent is to build strong ties between teens, their families, adult mentors, their schools, churches, and communities by allowing teens to take charge of their activities by focusing on the issues that matter to them.
Through Teens in Action, teens take a definitive such issues as: Preserving the environment, Suicide prevention, Inclusiveness, AIDS/HIV, Sexuality, Cultural awareness, Alcohol and drug abuse, Violence, Global issues.  For more information about Heart of Oklahoma's teens in action programming, contact: Cynthia Wilson at 405.254.2066 or click here to send here an email.http://www.campfireusa-ok.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=93&Itemid=220 


Camp Redlands in Stillwater:   For the last 26 years, Rotary District 5750 has held the Rotary Youth Leadership Award (RYLA) conference for the north-western quadrant of Oklahoma.  Casady is in the north-western quadrant district.  This year, Rotary will hold one, five-day, four-night camps at Camp Redlands in Stillwater, Oklahoma (May 31- June 4, 2013).  

Casady has been matched with a nearby Rotary Club or with the district itself.  We are looking for students that have potential, however, could use some help getting there.  We have a unique program that not only teaches the hands-on skills of a group leader, but also leads students to discover who they are and what skills they have to be a person of character that others want to follow. Some clubs may wish to interview the students.  The clubs cover all costs, so the camp is free for students, acceptance via e-mail.  Application @ http://www.clubrunner.ca/Data/5750/HTML/182447/RYLA.pdf.
Contact: campRYLA@yahoo.com, 1-218-341-5717, Bridget Markwood, PO Box 270503, Corpus Christi, Texas, 78427    


                                               
  • Casady YAC (Youths Active in the Community):  
  • http://casadyacleads.blogspot.com/ Intergenerational service action council.  YAC empowers youth voice and choice with adult support to find sparks for service and participate in the community to improve lives. 
  • YAC members are youth entrepreneurs of social change through volunteerism and service-learning projects.

  • YAC and the Casady Community Service-Learning Program Office help Upper Division Cyclones find their passion to help the community to fulfill the 45-hours service requirement for graduation and provide resources and support for service in the curriculum.  Open, ongoing membership to any youth or adult interested in finding their passion to make a difference by planning and implementing volunteerism and service-learning experiences. Contact: clayc@casady.org, 405-520-1325 



Children's Miracle Network Youth Board seeks students from 7th to 12th grade for its 2014 Teen Board.  Meetings occur every other month, on the first Monday of the month (6 per year) at the Children's Hospital Foundation Office. 

Teen board plans and implements one fundraising effort a year and promotes the Children Miracle Network mission, vision, and purpose.  Teens have the opportunity to develop leadership and service skills.  Students also build a professional network from diverse backgrounds and group affiliations. Members  learn to be accountable for the ongoing support of Oklahoma sick children.  Contact Nona Merriman for application and details 405-271-1175, nona-merriman@ouhsc.edu





Children's Hospital Youth Board: Children’s Hospital released their application for Junior Volunteer summer program for high school students who are either 16 or 17 years old.  Applications were due April 23rd and first interviews were April 29th –. Contact person Kathy McCracken Executive Director Children’s Hospital Foundation7.650.1718 www.okchf.org
Cotillion Teen Board Assistants/Ambassador Program 
Opportunity to gain experience in leadership, volunteering, event planning, meeting planning, public relations, and collaboration with other teen leaders.  http://careysuevega.com/   Details http://careysuevega.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Teen-Board-Details.pdf.  Application @ http://careysuevega.com/2012/06/08/assistant-and-teen-boardambassador-guidelines-and-applications/

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  •  Citizens Caring for Children serves children living in foster care in central Oklahoma by providing clothing, personal hygiene kits and books four times per year, hosting a Back2School event, and partnering with DHS and KFOR to fill Christmas wish lists during Joy4Kids.  
  • Citizens Caring for Children extend the opportunity of leadership and service to Oklahoma City high school students through their Teen Board. The board is comprised of outstanding students from OKC high schools who have a passion to serve, lead, and help children in the foster care system. The Citizens Caring for Children Teen Board teens have the opportunity to participate in leadership training, fundraising events, service learning opportunities, and acquire volunteer service hours. 
  • Citizens Caring for Children has 3-4 spots on their Teen Board   for Casady students.
  • Interested students should fill this application. Return completed and signed application by email to jkeller@cccokc.orgaalred@cccokc.org, or by mail. Students may also hand deliver their application. 
  • For questions contact jkeller@cccokc.org, Director of Development or Abby Allred, Summer Intern at (405)753-4099.

Infant Crisis Services Teen Associate Board: http://www.infantcrisis.org/teen-associate-board To raise awareness about Infant Crisis Services within the community and to raise funds to help feed needy babies and toddlers. Teen Associate Board Members do this by soliciting donations and sponsorships for the auction they host. Application and guidelines @ http://www.infantcrisis.org/teen-associate-board.  More information at http://www.facebook.com/InfantCrisisServices?sk=notes 



Family Builders Teen Board 

Family Builders is looking for students who are ready to start changing the world!  Our Teen Advisory Board will play a crucial role in planning our teen relationship conference this fall, which will cover issues such as dating violence, abuse within families, bullying and human trafficking.  Students can make a real-world impact by helping to craft a community education event geared towards them and their classmates that will help them recognize and address potentially harmful relationships in various areas of their lives.  We’re looking for students who are currently in grades 8-12 who want to gain leadership experience and serve their community.  The application can be found online at:


A paper application is also attached to this email.  For more information contact  Shannon Davis, Development Director, Family Builders
(formerly Parents Assistance Center), 415 NW 5th Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73102, 405-232-8226 - phone, 405-236-4947 - fax



Federal Reserve Bank Student Board Directors Program: For high school seniors (top 30% of their class). We are looking at partnering with metro area schools and are recruiting 10-12 students. Open to high school seniors - must be in top 30% of class
Selected based on class standing, involvement in extra-curricular activities in and out of school, student essay, teacher/administrator recommendation.
2 hour meetings held 5 times during the school year: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar/April. Dates to be determined once participating schools are identified.
All meetings are held at the Oklahoma City Branch unless otherwise specified. Students must provide their own transportation, but can be reimbursed.
Students must submit an application, which includes an essay and teacher/administrator letter of recommendation.

The goals of the program are to:

-Foster an understanding of the primary functions of the Federal Reserve Bank and the local economy

-Develop financial responsibility and money management skills

-Encourage a commitment to excellence

-Introduce potential career paths and outline the steps necessary to achieve those goals

The Kansas City office piloted this program last year with two local schools. Please see their website for a recap: http://www.kansascityfed.org/education/foreducators/student-board/




FEMA Youth Preparedness Council:

Are you a 12- to 17-year-old who makes a difference in your community’s disaster preparedness? Have you experienced a disaster that motivated you to make a positive difference in your community?  Applications must be received by February 24, 2014, 11:59 p.m. EST.
FEMA’s Youth Preparedness Council (YPC) is a unique opportunity for youth leaders to serve on a highly distinguished national council; to complete self-selected youth preparedness projects; to voice their opinions, experiences, ideas, solutions and questions on youth disaster preparedness with the leadership of FEMA and national organizations working on youth preparedness and to participate in the Youth Preparedness Council Summit. For more information about the Youth Preparedness Council and FEMA’s youth preparedness efforts, please visit http://www.ready.gov/youth-preparedness-council and http://www.ready.gov/youth-preparedness.
Please note that this year, FEMA will only consider applications submitted directly by the applicant. Nominations for eligible candidates will no longer be accepted. Applications must include responses to all the information requested in the application form and two (2) letters of recommendation.
Eligibility
Applicants must be between 12 and 17 years old at the time they apply (applicants who will turn 18 during the Council’s term are still eligible). The application can emphasize youth disaster preparedness activities that the applicant has participated in or can be related to a disaster the applicant has experienced. The application should describe specific emergency situations and/or examples of disaster preparedness activities that would qualify the applicant to serve on the Council.
Sample preparedness activities may include but are not limited to:
  • Teen CERT training
  • Citizen Corps programs
  • After-school activities
  • Youth preparedness activities through a faith-based group
  • Disaster preparedness camps
  • Youth club activities (e.g., Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts)
  • National Preparedness Month participation
  • Increasing local disaster awareness
  • Rural area preparedness activities
  • Using social media to further disaster preparedness
  • Pet/service animal preparedness
  • Underrepresented community programs
Application Process
The application form can be found at: http://www.ready.gov/youth-preparedness-council. To apply, you must submit a completed application form and two (2) letters of recommendation. One letter of recommendation must be from an adult who can speak to the applicant’s preparedness- and/or disaster-related experience. The second letter of recommendation can be from any adult, age 18 or older. Examples of adults who might write letters of recommendation include group leaders, parents, guardians, community first responders or teachers. Applications that do not include two (2) letters of recommendation will not be reviewed. Specific information about completing and submitting the application form, letters of recommendation, and optional supplemental materials can be found on the application form and application instructions.
Applications will be reviewed by national and regional FEMA staff. New Youth Preparedness Council members will be announced in May 2014.
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Focus on Home Teen Board:  The Focus on Home Mission…” To serve families in need by providing the means for a dignified home, creating a clearer path towards a stronger future."

To do this, Focus on Home collaborates with other organizations to identify deserving families in need of gently used, donated furniture and household goods.  Focus on Home goes far beyond filling furniture gaps, helping to ensure the healthy development of children by creating warm, comfortable homes where families can live, love and grow strong.

Focus on Home Teen Board:   Focus on Home is a 501(c)(3) organization.  The Focus on Home Mission…” To serve families in need by providing the means for a dignified home, creating a clearer path towards a stronger future."  To do this, Focus on Home collaborates with other organizations to identify deserving families in need of gently used, donated furniture and household goods.  Focus on Home goes far beyond filling furniture gaps, helping to ensure the healthy development of children by creating warm, comfortable homes where families can live, love and grow strong. 

The Focus on Home teen board will be responsible for a fundraiser, donation drive and furniture placement days.  The students will be required to complete 20 community service hours and attend regular monthly meetings.  Find application at  FocusOnHome.org.  The deadline to apply is September 8th.  If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact Abby Tompkins, Teen Board Director
Focus on Homeat 405-395-7013 

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OKC Beautiful Teen Board: http://okcbeautiful.com/programs/teen-board
OKC Beautiful Teen Board is a unique opportunity for high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors to connect with the community as well as their environment.  The purpose of the OKC Beautiful Teen Board is to bring a team of high school students together to aid OKC Beautiful and make their city a better place to live, work, and play.  The Teen Board seeks to encourage personal growth and the development of skills required of good leaders.  All Teen Board members are expected to adhere to the standards of OKC Beautiful and to uphold our mission.  OKC Beautiful is a nonprofit organization working to improve the image and appearance of Oklahoma City through programs, education and community engagement. Teen board members will meet once a month and will participate in learning opportunities, service projects, and a fundraiser.  Applications due: Friday, September 1, 2017.  Questions? Kristen@okcbeautiful.com
Learn more and view the application:   HERE


Oklahoma Eating Disorders Association's Teen Board.  OEDA is looking for high school students who have the desire to be leaders, work in the community, promote positive body image, and spread awareness of eating disorders.
Members of this newly formed Teen Board will be given the opportunity to gain real world experience in public speaking and community outreach, earn community service hours, build their resumes, and learn about how nonprofit organizations function. Teen Board members can also receive letters of recommendations for their college applications.

This program is designed to give students leadership opportunities in the field of eating disorders. Meetings will be focused on planning events for National Eating Disorders Awareness Week, promoting positive body image, and learning about eating disorders and nonprofit organizations.

Our Teen Board Members assist OEDA by spreading awareness on high school campuses statewide.

Viisit: http://okeatingdisorders.org/what-we-do/teen-board/ to fill out an application. For more information, contact Ms. Venus Heidari directly at (405) 651-3009OEDA Teen Board Director, teenboard@okeatingdisorders.org


Oklahoma Hall of Fame Teen Board  http://oklahomahof.com/teen-board was started in 2007.   The Oklahoma Hall of Fame Teen Board gives 9-12 grade students the opportunity to promote Oklahoma pride in the community and state, while at the same time learn skills like event planning, fund-raising and collaborative group work. Students also have the opportunity to meet and have discussions with notable Oklahomans throughout their term.

The Teen Board is responsible for planning and implementing an annual fund-raiser to benefit the education programs of the Organization and Museum. The board meets once a month from August through March. Since its inception, our Teen Board has raised over $160,000 giving back to the museum’s free field trip program and providing an annual cash scholarship for the state-wide Oklahoma Scholarship Competition.




Oklahoma Heritage Association Teen Board: http://www.oklahomaheritage.com/TeenBoard/tabid/100/Default.aspx Board members promote pride in the community and state, while learning valuable real-world skills. Students meet notable Oklahomans and participate in Association and Museum programming. The Teen Board is responsible for planning and implementing an annual fundraiser to benefit the education programs of the Association and Museum. Students serve after an application and interview process, and work throughout their term to promote the mission of the Association and Museum. Students serve a term from August through April, with their annual fundraiser taking place in March. To apply for the board, students must be in grades 9 through 12 in Oklahoma. It's preferred that students have previous leadership and volunteer experience, either through school or another organization. In addition to attending monthly meetings in the fall and twice-monthly meetings in the spring, each member of the Teen Board is responsible for serving on a committee, raising sponsorship dollars and in-kind donations. Though the commitment to serve on the board officially begins in the fall, several social events will take place over the summer to help students get to know each other. For application contact Corie Baker at 405.523.3212 or clb@oklahomaheritage.com



Oklahoma Humane Society Teen Board: http://www.okhumane.org/volunteer/teen-board  24 members each year. Selected after completing an online application and interview process. Teen board members are expected to serve a one year term with the term beginning in September and ending in May. The board will be responsible for planning a special event to benefit the Central OK Humane Society. The board members are required to attend a minimum of 7 out of 9 meetings. The monthly meeting time will be the same each month. Members are responsible for sending a letter of resignation if they are unable to fulfill their responsibilities to the board. Verification of volunteer hours will be provided and, if requested, letters of recommendation to colleges or employers can be made available. Application @ http://www.okhumane.org/volunteer/teen-board/teen-board-application . News @ http://www.okhumane.org/blog-news/teen-board-member-helps-animals-through-art


Oklahoma Foundation for the Disabled Teen Board http://www.okfd.org/press/2011-spring-OKFD_Newsletter.pdf To promote OKFD in Oklahoma City to other teens and to plan an annual carnival for clients. Open to all high school age students in the greater Oklahoma City area, September to May. Mandatory orientation in September. Four Thursday night meetings. Required eight hours minimum of volunteer work at the Foundation. For an application or details contact Cathy Blackburn at 630-8641, cblackburn@coxinet.net.


Oklahoma City Museum of Art, Youth Art Advocates: http://www.okcmoa.com/learn/programs/youth-arts-advocates/ 13 high school juniors and seniors who have a passion for visual art. The purpose of the program is to engage this age group and to give them unique opportunities that will encourage their passion for art. Students meet at the Museum monthly. Application @ http://www.okcmoa.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/YAA-Application.pdf




OK Kids Korral Youth Board:  New Board in school year 2015-2016.  Cyclone Board Member:  Sanjay R.'18.
OK Kids Korral is located at 818 N.E. 8th Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73104OK Kids Korral helps make life a little easier for children with cancer by providing a safe, convenient, and hopeful place for families to connect with each other and focus on the well-being of their child. OK Kids Korral provides daytime and overnight lodging for pediatric patients and their families. 
The Toby Keith Foundation started a Teen Board program in 2015 to attract a dynamic, service-oriented group of young people who have an interest in helping The Toby Keith Foundation with OK Kids Korral and making a difference in the lives of children battling cancer.  Find the 2017-2018 application from Lauren Polchinski, Development Associate, The Toby Keith Foundation, development@tobykeithfoundation.org, 818 N.E. 8th Street, OKC, OK 73104, (405) 271-8001 x30802 . 

OKC Youth United: http://www.okcyu.org/?page_id=2 The mission of Oklahoma City Youth United is to provide a safe, inclusive and affirming environment to youth, ages fourteen to twenty, of all genders and sexual orientations from the Oklahoma City metropolitan area. OKCYU also seeks to provide education, outreach, fun and support; and to advocate for the civil rights of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning (GLBTQ) people. Guidelines @ http://www.okcyu.org/?page_id=17 Meetings @ http://www.okcyu.org/?page_id=32



Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF) "OMRF Teen Leaders in Philanthropy: Philanthropy Is in Your DNA.  Program designed to educate Oklahoma youth about the non-profit profession, how non-profits work, and how teens can be philanthropists who work alongside non-profits in identifying community issues and achieving solutions while using OMRF's biomedical research mission as a backdrop to illustrate the importance of philanthropy.  The focus is philanthropic leadership.  Students will learn leadership principles, earn service hours and gain experience in a fundraising project of their own design.  The program will meet monthly alternating between day and evening sessions throughout the year.  Oklahoma students are invite to apply and up to 40 will be chosen.  Contact  Kelly McGuire Office: 405-271-7230  Fax: 405-271-7199, Mobile: 405-821-7206, email; kelley-mcguire@omrf.org  Selection by application and personal interview.
The Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation is seeking applications for its fourth annual Teen Leaders in Philanthropy class.
High school students entering their sophomore, junior or senior years in the fall of 2017 are eligible to apply. 
Students selected will have the opportunity to meet leaders from charitable foundations, nonprofit organizations, corporate donors and volunteers, as well as OMRF scientists. Through group interaction, students will learn first-hand about the fundamentals of development, board structure, networking, fundraising and effective social media usage. They will also learn how to implement these skills in their communities.
“OMRF’s Teen Leaders in Philanthropy continues to attract Oklahoma’s most energetic and compassionate high school students. We are excited to see how this generation is interested in giving back, whether it’s being a volunteer, a donor, or a non-profit professional,” said program coordinator and OMRF Director of Development Kelley McGuire.
Those selected will work together with students from a variety of schools throughout the state on a group fundraising project.
Through this experience, students will gain a deeper understanding of the nonprofit sector, develop hands-on leadership skills and will learn how to implement those skills in their community.
Participants are chosen through an application and interview process. Group sessions will start in September and run throughout the 2016-17 school year.
“We’re looking for students who don’t want to just sit back and let other people take action,” said McGuire. “It’s great watching them take their philanthropic efforts to different levels. We look forward to working with another great group of students this year.”
For additional information and applications, visit www.omrf.org/teen-leaders.

  Payne education teen board
Payne Education Center’s Teen Board will educate teens about what Payne is doing to help children with dyslexia and other reading difficulties in the community.  The Payne Teen Board offers unique opportunities for teenagers to contribute to the Oklahoma City community in a meaningful way, while allowing them to build resume credits and real world experience.
 The Teen Board has monthly meetings.  Payne Education Center’s Teen Board will educate teens about what Payne is doing to help children with dyslexia and other reading difficulties.  The Payne Teen Board offers unique opportunities for teenagers to contribute to the Oklahoma City community in a meaningful way, while allowing them to build resume credits and real world experience.
           The Teen Board has up to 15 members each year.
        Members are selected after completing an application and interview process.
              We are looking for mature, compassionate, responsible teens that enjoy working with other teens and adults.
              Teen board members are expected to serve a term beginning in November and ending in March.
              The board will be responsible for planning a special event to benefit the Payne Education Center.
              The board members are required to attend 4 meetings.  The monthly meeting time will be held at the same each month.
              Members are responsible for attending the special event that is planned for February.

Verification of volunteer hours will be provided and, if requested, letters of recommendation to colleges or employers can be made available.
Please email Dana Schwarz kschw70705@aol.com or call at 405-831-9998 


PEPPERS RANCH TEEN BOARD:http://www.peppersranch.com/events/ Assist in raising awareness and encouraging support of Peppers Ranch in meeting its mission to “break the cycle” of child abuse and neglect by providing a safe environment through housing, counseling and through a network of caring individuals on whom these children can depend. The Peppers Ranch Teen Board empowers high school students to use their energy and abilities to change lives by volunteering their time to spend with these kids, to become role models to younger people, to develop youth mentors and to become future community leaders. Information at http://www.peppersranch.com/events/

Rebuilding Together Youth Board OKC:  Rebuilding Together Oklahoma City's (RT OKC) Youth Board creates opportunities for youth to proactively engage in rebuilding their communities. Board members fundraise, contact sponsors, and recruit peers to participate in a Youth Build on Rebuilding Day. Members of the Youth Board must apply. The staff of RT OKC will review the applications, and up to 3 students per school are selected to serve on the board. High school students in all of Oklahoma City Public School District, Putnam City School District, Edmond School District, and any private schools in the area are encouraged to apply. The Youth Board accepts applications starting in late August and are due, at the latest, the end of November. The council operates from October through May. Members of the Youth Board (YB) are leaders of the community. YB members will represent their high schools at required meetings beginning in August and ending in May. Application & expectations @ http://www.rebuildingtogetherokc.org/volunteer/youthboard.htm

Smart Start Central Oklahoma Youth Board  "Smart Start Central Oklahoma is happy to announce the installment of its first ever Teen Advisory Board. The Smart Start Teen Advisory Board is being established to provide awareness and education to parents with young children between the ages of 0-5. Teen Advisory Board Members will accomplish this task by working collaboratively with other students around Greater Oklahoma City and surrounding areas on an end of the year fundraising event, outreach projects and more. With colleges and many employers looking for experience and volunteer efforts Smart Start Central Oklahoma's Teen Advisory Board is a great place to learn valuable business and networking skills, all while having a little fun. If you have a passion for helping those in the community, please contact Alex Moorehead for application and more details at 405-286-2734 oramoorehead@smartstartokc.org."

The application deadline is August 3rd.  www.smartstartcentraloklahoma.orgwww.earlybirdsok.org,www.besmart.org


Special Care Youth Board: Offers high school students the opportunity to have direct interaction with students through monthly special events. Each event is approximately 2 hours in duration, and the program year runs from August through May. Teen Board members are required to attend 7 of the 10 monthly events. Additionally, make-up hours are available. The Teen Service Board may also choose to participate in fundraising efforts for Special Care. Verification of service hours provided to satisfy your community service requirements. Applicants must submit their application by July 15 and attend an interview. There will be an orientation in August. Application @ http://www.heritagehall.com/uploaded/Academics/Community_Service/Special_CARE_application.pdf





The Arts Council of Oklahoma City’s Teen Advisory Council http://www.artscouncilokc.com/teen-advisory-council / Dedicated entirely to teens interested in any artistic discipline. TAC members enjoy demonstrations from professional artists, visit local creative hubs, and host their own gallery shows and performances. The mission is “bringing together teens and the arts.” With 15 members, ages 14-18, from different schools around the metro area, the TAC is diverse in its members as well as in its program planning. If you are interested in the visual arts, photography, music, dance, theater or fashion, would like to earn some community service hours, and want to create new opportunities for teens and the arts, then the Teen Advisory Council would be the place for you! Application @ scouncilokc.com/sites/default/files/tac%20application%2012-13.pdf 

Teen Leaders for Bethel Foundation http://www.bethelfoundationusa.com/Teen_Leaders.html Teens making an impact on the life of single parents and our community. Application @ (405) 286-3700, mount@bethelfoundationusa.com.

Volume: Children's Center Rehabilitation Center Summer Program and Youth Board
VOLUME Summer Program, June and July of 2016.  This program is focused on providing teens insight into the medical, rehabilitative and educational services offered at the Hospital, while allowing an opportunity to work directly with the Hospital’s pediatric patients. 
Because the VOLUME Summer Program is aimed at teens interested in pursuing a career in a field related to services provided at the Hospital, the program will have a strong educational focus.  Teens accepted into the program will have the opportunity to learn about nursing, medicine, special education, occupational therapy, physical therapy, music therapy, speech-language pathology, child life, counseling, social work, recreation therapy, and hospital administration.  Teens also will have the opportunity to work directly with patients in the special education classrooms and at bedside.
The VOLUME Summer Program will occur on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., beginning June 2 and ending July 21.  Attendance is expected and no more than four absences will be allowed.  Attendance on June 2 is mandatory.  All sessions will be held at The Children’s Center Rehabilitation Hospital.
Space for the VOLUME Summer Program is limited.

VOLUME Summer Program Requirements:

  • Applicants must be enrolled in 9th-12th grade during the 2017-18 school year, and:
    • Commit to attending all sessions from June 2 through July 21.   No more than four absences will be allowed.  Attendance at the first session (June 2) is mandatory.
    • Complete and submit the application packet in March.
    • including:
      • Application Form

      • Essay
      • Personal Recommendation Form
      • Confidential School Recommendation
      • Parent/Guardian Consent Form
      • Immunization records
Late and/or incomplete applications will not be considered.  No exceptions.
  • Teens accepted into the program must provide documentation for required immunizations and must have an updated TB test in order to participate.
  • Teens who participated in the 2015 VOLUME Summer Program are not eligible to apply for future programs.
For more information, please contact Amy Coldren, Volunteer Coordinator, at (405) 470.2284 or acoldren@tccokc.org.

VOLUME Teen Leadership Board

High school students who have successfully completed the VOLUME Summer Program are eligible to serve on the VOLUME Teen Leadership Board.  Designed to further connect members to the mission, vision and purpose of The Children's Center Rehabilitation Hospital, board members identify and meet the needs of patients through service projects and group activities.  Meetings are held once per month, from September through April. 
United National Indian Tribe Youth: UNITY Youth Council: http://unityinc.org/organize Native American youth can make a difference, but first they must be organized and prepared for action. An effective way to accomplish this is through a youth council. A youth council represents a practical way of enabling youth to have a meaningful role in helping solve community problems. Application: http://unityinc.org/sites/unityinc.org/files/How%20to%20Establish%20UNITY%20Youth%20Council_0.pdf

Y Achievers: Minority and under served teens enhance their academic and personal goals. Students and mentors come together to help the students succeed in school and have a brighter future, developing develop a positive sense of self and character.  Contact Shannon  Presti, Director of Teen Leadership Initiatives,  SPresti@ymcaokc.org.  500 North Broadway, Suite 500, Oklahoma City Oklahoma 73102, 405-297-7728; 405-361-8825
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Youth Lead OKC is part of Youth Lead, Sharon MA http://youthleadonline.org.
LEAD stands for Leaders Engaging Across Differences. 
The flagship program in Sharon, MA has graduated close to 200 youth
who become leaders on their college campuses and in their communities. 
Youth LEAD OKC first trained class will consist of 28-30 diverse high school students.
Meetings are on the first Sunday of the month from 5-7 PM at the YMCA Corporate Headquarters.  For more information contact  Contact Shannon Presti, Director of Teen Leadership Initiatives, SPresti@ymcaokc.org. 500 North Broadway, Oklahoma City Oklahoma 73102, 405-297-7728; 405-361-8825;www.ymcaokc.org.

Mission: Youth LEAD’s main goal is to inspire and mobilize youth leaders to reflect upon their values and beliefs, connect with others across differences, and act together to address local and global challenges.

Core Principles: The core principles maintain a profound belief in the wisdom of youth, encourage teens to think big and not be afraid to fail, and prepare young people to encounter and work through difficulties.

Mentorship model: Youth LEAD helps adult mentors to put youth in the driver’s seat, allowing teens to practice and enhance their leadership skills now, not waiting for when they are “old enough.” Mentors are taught how to support all youth in their leadership development, letting go of the need to control the outcome. This allows youth to try and to fail, each time learning and building on their repertoire of skills. 

Long-term community engagement:  In addition to training youth and mentors, Youth LEAD works with a community over several years to assess their unique strengths and challenges, convene community partners, provide program support, and work through difficulties that might arise.

Program Structure: Regular meetings provide a space for youth to reflect upon their values and beliefs, and to connect with others across differences. Youth decide upon the topics for each meeting and facilitate the discussions. Specialized trainings, conducted by the Youth LEAD creators from Boston, build communication, facilitation and organizing skills that youth need to have respectful “difficult conversations” and to address problems in their community. Youth-run service-learning projects provide Youth LEADers with the opportunity to act by planning and running their own community service and social justice projects throughout the year. 

The YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City, The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR OKC), the Respect Diversity Foundation, Casady School Service-Learning Program, and Mercy School Institute, with other community partners, have combined efforts to help Youth LEAD become a national program. This unique, diverse group of community partners collaborates with the common goal of solid teen programming to make a difference in the lives of youth in Oklahoma City. The Y leads the groups’ efforts, as it has the ability to launch programs in every market in the United States and globally. Youth LEAD OKC is a catalyst for the expansion of this one of a kind program to engage youth leaders across differences.


YOUTH LEADERSHIP OKLAHOMA: This is an outstanding opportunity for high school juniors who have demonstrated a unique ability to lead others while making a significant impact upon their school and community. Each student selected will be awarded a full scholarship and will benefit from the incredible programs, speakers, and events as this class bonds together and discovers the treasures of Oklahoma! The selection committee looks for students who represent our state’s best young leaders — those who have demonstrated leadership ability in activities such as student council, athletics and service clubs. Keep in mind that with approximately 50 class members chosen throughout the state, selection will be difficult. Every effort will be made to select a balance of representatives from across Oklahoma.
Important Points for YLOK Applications http://www.leadershipoklahoma.com/Applications/YouthApplication/tabid/156/Default.aspx
•Only high school JUNIORS are eligible to apply.
•Applications have deadlines and no e-mail applications area accepted.
•Principals must sign the application form verifying the applicant’s GPA.
•After the initial meeting and orientation, transportation to all activities is provided, therefore students will not need to provide or acquire transportation for the trip.
•Each student must be willing and available to attend the entire program. For more information, please call or email Lee Anne Stone, Youth Coordinator, 405-848-0001


Youth Council of Oklahoma City, for high school juniors and seniors, a project of the City of Oklahoma City managed by YLX, which educates and involves teenagers in city government. Application and programs information at Main sponsors: Linn Energy, Total Environment, and Sonic Oklahoma City Youth Council: High school students who will be juniors or seniors during the upcoming school year can apply now through April 6 to represent their ward as a member of the 2012-2013 Youth Council. The nine-month program will kick off in August. Public, private, and homeschooled students interested in learning more about government are encouraged to apply. Youth Council members will learn firsthand about the challenges and successes of City government. They'll see how government works and take part in addressing issues related to youth through meetings, seminars and more. Eighteen youth councilors, two from each of Oklahoma City’s eight wards and two at-large, will be selected based on their application and interview. The appointments will be made by Mayor Cornett and City Council members. To qualify, the applicant must be a resident of Oklahoma City, have at least a 3.0 GPA, provide two letters of recommendation and demonstrate an interest in government and community service. Youth Council of Oklahoma City is sponsored by the City of Oklahoma City and is jointly administered by the City and Youth Leadership Exchange of Leadership Oklahoma City. Applications can be downloaded and submitted from the City Council page at www.okc.gov. For more information, contact Mary Walsh at 463-3340 or ylx@lokc.org.
http://lokc.org/YouthPrograms/ApplicationYLXYouthCouncil/tabid/64/Default.aspx.

Youth Leadership Exchange: EXCHANGE (YLX) http://lokc.org/  brings together a diverse group of high school students once a month, October through May, to learn how to become more effective community volunteer leaders. Students examine personal leadership styles, learning about processes and techniques that promote community development, participating in group dynamics exercises, and exploring local organizations that are involved in improving our community. Sessions take place in different locations each month, depending on the content of that session.
Forty-five high school students from Oklahoma County schools are selected for each of two YLX programs.
Leadership Skills class sessions focus on community leadership skills and character development and are open to sophomores and juniors.
Youth in Action class sessions emphasize community board skills such as meeting management, group dynamics, and fund raising technique and are open to sophomores, juniors, and seniors. For information about all programs visit Leadership Oklahoma City @ http://lokc.org/  or contact ylx@lokc.org   http://lokc.org/YouthPrograms/Information/tabid/60/Default.aspx
YLX programs are school-year-long classes that meet one day a month. The classes are designed to teach the participants how to be better community leaders through volunteer service. Classes include exposure to organizations that work in the community as well as lessons and practice in skills that are useful in community work. Members for the classes are selected from applications and are as diverse as possible, enabling the class members to experience working with young people from a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives, an important ability for community leaders. YLX programming currently includes: Leadership Skills program, sophomores, juniors, & seniors, community information program; Youth in Action program, for high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors, a skills-based program



Youth Services for Oklahoma County Teen Service Board: http://ysoc3.publishpath.com/teen-service-board gives Oklahoma County high school students an opportunity to help other teens in need while earning community service hours. TSB Members play an important part in their community through fun projects which benefit the agency’s programs. Oklahoma County high school students are selected after completing an application and interview process. TSB Members must be mature, responsible, compassionate teens who enjoy working with people and making new friends. TSB Members serve a school-year term from August to May and are asked to attend a minimum of 6 meetings to complete training and to participate in planning and completion of projects. Meetings are held once a month in the evening and other activities may take place at additional times. Teens do not work directly with clients. Application @ http://ysoc3.publishpath.com/Websites/ysoc3/images/Teen_Service_Board_Application_2012-2013.doc


National Youth Boards

Alliance for a Healthier Generation: Focused on childhood obesity issues. The 21 youth leaders play an integral role in advising and providing a youth perspective to the Alliance as we strive to encourage young people across the nation to make healthy choices. Board members also serve as national spokespeople for the Alliance speaking at local and national events, interviewing with journalists and health-education experts, engaging with community leaders, and addressing their peers. In addition to their role as advisors and spokespeople for the organization, a cornerstone of the Youth Advisory Board is their commitment to service-learning. Each board member is responsible for initiating healthy changes in their own neighborhoods and school districts by engaging in service-learning programs in their communities. Following a nationwide search, the 2012-2013 brings together a select group youth ages 9-17 from diverse backgrounds, This year’s Board is comprised of 21 energetic, well spoken, and passionate youth from coast to coast who truly want to make a difference in their schools and communities. Sponsored by the American Heart Association and the William J. Clinton Foundation http://www.healthiergeneration.org/teens.aspx?id=4294967493




Do Something’s Youth Advisory Council: http://www.dosomething.org/about/yac Members of the DoSomething.org Youth Advisory Council (YAC) come from throughout North America and provide strategic advice for DoSomething.org, an organization that strives to harness the power of teenagers to make positive changes in the world. The YAC members serve as ambassadors of DoSomething.org.




GENERATIONON YOUTH COUNCIL: http://www.generationon.org/global/big-happenings/youth-advisory-council As part of the Council, youth service leaders help to develop and execute generationOn’s key initiatives, and serve as ambassadors for the power of all kids to make their mark on the world.
Join A NATIONAL Youth Advisory Council!  GenerationON!

Applications for the 2017-2018 generationOn Youth Advisory Council were due September 1st.! The GenerationOn Youth Advisory Council has extraordinary youth from across the nation who joined four returning members from last year's council in making their mark on the world with fellow service leaders!





National Youth Advisory Board, Super Bowl of Caring: Tackle Hunger http://www.souperbowl.org/hubs/view/nyab 12 high school students (rising sophomores, juniors and seniors) selected from across the nation. They give their voices to our mission while gaining invaluable opportunities for decision-making, leadership, travel, and training. Application at http://souperbowl.org/resources/view/264






National Youth Leadership Council Youth Advisory: http://www.nylc.org/ Create a more just, sustainable, and peaceful world with young people, their schools, and their communities through service-learning. http://www.nylc.org/about/youth-advisory A team of teens ages 14-21, recognized for their dedication to promoting youth leadership, service-learning, youth-adult partnerships, and diversity. YAC advises NYLC on its programming and brings a valuable youth perspective to the organization’s work. In order to be a member of the Youth Advisory Council a teen must attend the National Youth Leadership Training with a team from home community http://www.nylc.org/news/2012-national-youth-leadership-training-launches-year-service . Once completed NYLT, the teen has the opportunity to apply to serve on the Youth Advisory Council. NYLT alumni are selected from this competitive application process and compose the NYLC YAC.

Apply to Serve on YSA's Global Youth Council


Be a global youth service leader! YSA's Youth Council application is now open.

Members ages 14-22 provide ideas and substantial feedback to improve YSA's programs, develop resources to increase youth involvement in service, and act as YSA ambassadors on an international scale. Apply now! The application deadline is August 15; preference will be given to those who apply early.

Learn more and apply at: www.YSA.org/youthcouncil  





State Farm Youth Advisory Board:http://www.statefarmyab.com/ Thirty students, ages 17-20, from across the United States and Canada comprise the State Farm Youth Advisory Board. They are charged with helping State Farm design and implement a $5 million-a-year signature service-learning initiative to address issues important to State Farm and communities across the United States and Canada. Applications to grants and board @ http://www.statefarmyab.com/apply/








THE ALLIENCE FOR A HEALTHIER GENERATION YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD: Empowerme2be Youth Board: http://empowerme2b.org/ Seeks young people wanting to share their commitment to help stop childhood obesity. 2012-2013 applications are now being accepted for the Alliance's Youth Advisory Board. Applicants must be between the ages of 8 and 17 years old when membership begins July 2011. If interested visit for more information.









The Frederick Douglass Family Foundation (FDFF) Student Board of Advisors www.fdff.org for their 2012-13 service-learning programs. Students entering grades 7-12 in fall 2011 are eligible to apply for a seat on the Board.“50 students from all over the country interested in helping us address the issue of human trafficking and modern-day slavery will assist in creating service projects that will have a real impact on this global dilemma. Their ideas will affect change.” FDFF is accepting applications beginning immediately with a deadline of June 8th. The Board will meet via a toll-free conference call monthly with the first call tentatively scheduled for June 15th. Applications should be sent to Robert Benz via email at rbenz@fdff.org and they should include: student’s full name, current grade, zip code, email address and a brief explanation of why they want to join the Board (no more than 250 words). Parental consent will be required prior to confirming membership. FDFF is an Atlanta-based 501(c)3 founded by the direct descendants of both Frederick Douglass and Booker T. Washington. Chairwoman, Nettie Washington Douglass is the great, great granddaughter of Douglass and the great granddaughter of Washington. The organization seeks to end human trafficking through education and by engaging young people to create a social movement through digital and traditional media. The Student Board of Advisors is a volunteer group. For more information about the Frederick Douglass Family Foundation, please visit www.fdff.org or contact Robert Benz at 702-523-4845.






Youth Service America Youth Council: http://www.ysa.org/about/youthcouncil  Members of the YSA Youth Council serve as youth leaders of the global youth service movement that YSA mobilizes and supports. Information: http://www.ysa.org/youthcouncil; application: http://www.emailmeform.com/builder/form/672V81Rp1W2Y6ct





The Campaign for a Presidential Youth Council is a bi-partisan, youth-led initiative created by young people from all across the country. We are Republicans, Democrats and Independents. Most importantly, we are changemakers. Participation in the campaign does not influence appointment to the council. The President and the Office of Presidential Personnel will decide who is appointed to the council. We appreciate your help in making the council a reality.



The model for a Presidential Youth Council is a proven and established approach for engaging young people in organizations. The National League of Cities estimates that there are over 400 local youth councils in cities all across the United States. The State Department is building youth councils in U.S. embassies across the globe. Also, a number of national organizations bring young people together to garner their unique views and perspectives. Please note that the listing of a precedent organization does not indicate an endorsement of the policy proposal. http://www.presidentialyouthcouncil.org/Presidential_Youth_Council/National_Precedents.html



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