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BYS Youth Advisory Board

The BYS Youth Advisory Board is a group of 10–12 motivated students in grades 9–12 who want to be part of something meaningful.

What We Do

As a Youth Advisory Board member, you’ll:

  • Learn from our Executive Director, Professor and Researcher
  • Engage in open and honest conversations about youth mental health and wellbeing
  • Participate in outreach and awareness activities that make a real impact

What We Expect

  • A commitment from October through June (one school-year term)
  • Attendance at meetings 5-6 per year at the BYS Office 
  • Attendance and support of BYS events
  • A minimum 75% attendance rate

Why Join?

Joining the BYS Youth Advisory Board is a chance to have fun, meet other young people, share your ideas, and make a real difference in your community. Your voice matters, and we want youth helping shape the programs, events, and resources BYS creates.

As a member, you’ll get to:

  • Share your ideas and help BYS understand what young people actually want and need
  • Help plan fun events, programs, outreach, and youth activities
  • Build leadership, teamwork, communication, and advocacy skills
  • Meet other youth who care about making the community better
  • Work alongside community leaders and professionals
  • Gain hands-on experience with a nonprofit organization
  • Build experience that can strengthen college, scholarship, internship, and job applications
  • Take part in special BYS projects and community events
  • Be recognized for your leadership and community involvement

Most importantly, you’ll have a real seat at the table. BYS wants youth involved in decisions that affect youth, and we want your ideas, creativity, and perspective to help lead the way.

Email us at info@askbys.org if you want to participate or learn more.