Be a leader for your city.
New Orleans youth ages 14 to 24 are encouraged to apply for a seat on the Youth Advisory Board of CYPB. Apply here by Sunday, November 1, 11:59 PM.
Workforce development: Build your skills and expand your experiences around narrative change, data, research, policy, advocacy, and board service.
Intergenerational collaboration: Connect and make decisions about your city with peers, community partners, and city leaders.
Join a youth-centered movement for change: Our work moves forward the 10-year citywide Youth Master Plan, a plan for how New Orleans can be a city where all youth can be well, live well, and lead well . Join us!
More info:
Who is eligible to apply?
Anyone who is 14-24 years old and lives, learns, works, and/or worships in Orleans Parish.
Tell me more about the Youth Advisory Board:
We are a group of New Orleans youth (ages 14 to 24) who connect our experiences and strengths to make change in our communities. We build our skills to lead and we share our expertise.
We advise on how people, places, practices, and policies can become more youth-centered.
We acknowledge that all youth have power and voice. We bring youth leaders together to connect, take action, and move toward our vision for a better New Orleans.
We move forward the 10-year citywide Youth Master Plan, created with and for New Orleans youth and people who care about them.
What are the commitments & benefits:
Show Up & Bring Your Voice
Monthly full board meetings on the 2nd Saturday, 10:30 AM to 1:00 PM at Cafe Reconcile. The member term is 1 year, March-December, with the option to renew membership for the next year.
Share & Sharpen Your Skills.
Join working groups, committees, and projects based on your interests and availability. Build leadership skills through trainings, workshops, activities, and actions.
Get Paid.
Receive a monthly stipend to honor your time, effort, and expertise. Earn up to $200 in a month, pending meetings and projects schedule.
Give Back.
Earn Community Service Hours for your civic engagement and community-based work.
Build Community.
Connect with people across generations to envision and contribute to a more compassionate, just, and equitable New Orleans.
What are examples of past and ongoing Youth Advisory Board projects & activities:
Youth Connections Podcast
Advocacy + Action
Dismantling Adultism Toolkit + Workshop
Revolutionary Researchers + Youth Connections Fest
Youth Vision Artwork Submissions
Mental Health First Aid Trainings
Field Trips
Application timeline:
Oct. 9 – Applications Open
NOTE: The 2027 application is a “Rolling Application,” meaning applications will be reviewed and responded to as they come in, rather than being reviewed at a single time after the deadline. Due to increased interest and the limited number of 15 available seats, we highly recommend submitting your application sooner rather than later.
Nov. 1 – Final Day to Submit Applications
Nov. 2 – Final Day for Interview Invitations
Nov. 5 – In-Person Panel Interview (Weeknight Option)
Nov. 7 – In-Person Panel Interview (Weekend Option)
Nov. 18 – Select Applicants Invited to Join CYPB Youth Advisory Board
Jan. 23 – New Member Orientation + Full Board Meeting
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