YOUTH ON BOARD

Benefits

• Students learn through interactive training and actual experience.
• Students participate in the decision-making process on issues facing our community-especially those that impact youth in our community.
• Boards have the benefit of incorporating the youth perspective in their planning and decision-making.

Program Components

• Classroom Training - 15 hours of interactive training to include board roles & responsibilities, fundraising, parliamentary procedure, finances & budget, ethics, and strategies for success. Saturday, March 20, 2010 (9-3); Wednesday, April 14, 2010 (5:00 - 8:30); and Thursday, April 22, 2010 (5:00 - 8:30) - Attendance is required at all sessions.

• Board Placement- students will be matched up with boards based on mutual interest and availability.

• Mentoring - a "Board Buddy" from the non-profit organization will be identified to serve as a resource and guide for each youth board member.

Commitment

Students will serve on a board of directors or committee of a non-profit organization for a one year term. Students are expected to attend all board meetings and participate on an active committee, special project or activity (approx. 3-5 hours per month). Students will attend bimonthly meetings with Youth on Board staff.

Qualifications

Students must have demonstrated leadership experience, be a current high school sophomore or junior and live in Howard County. Were looking for: leadership ability, concern for your community, interest in working with non-profit organizations.

Cost