New Orleans high schoolers and young adults (ages 14-24) are invited to apply for a seat on the newly launched Youth Advisory Board to the Children & Youth Planning Board (CYPB).
Give voice to the power of youth.
Be heard on your strengths, expectations & hopes for the future.
Create & lead the Youth Master Plan.
A comprehensive city-wide plan where youth define success, set the standard for outcomes & shape systems change.
Act as an ambassador to the planning of services & programs that impact the children & youth of New Orleans.
— Commitments —
- Inform, advise, and provide feedback to CYPB’s programming, activities, and direction
- Serve 1 year on the Youth Advisory Board with the opportunity to recommit to an additional year
- Attend standing monthly Saturday convenings in a central location, with additional convenings as necessary
- Transportation & participation stipend provided
- Community service hours available
Click here to fill out the application form.