Youth Action Council (YAC)
The application process for becoming a member of the Youth Action Council, includes the follow steps:
1. Make sure that you have a completed SALSA application on file.
2. Take the Letter of Recommendation Form to an adult teacher, mentor, or organizational leader for them to complete. This form then needs to be returned to the HELP!Line Center.
3. Write a 150 – 200 word essay “Why I would like to serve on the SALSA Youth Action Council” and mail it to the HELP!Line Center.
Youth Action Council Job Description
Youth Action Council (YAC) members will be selected from 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students from high schools in the Sioux Empire. YAC members must exhibit interest in serving their school and community through volunteerism. They must be willing to represent the youth in their community by participating on a committee that will assess volunteer opportunities for youth as well as the ability of the non-profit community to utilize youth volunteers. This council will plan service projects as well as assist youth in developing the skills needed to accomplish those projects. YAC will meet once a month. They will work with the guidance of the HELP!Line staff and adult volunteers from the community.
Youth Action Council members demonstrate:
- Leadership potential – Gain the respect and trust of their peers, be willing to listen to other opinions, and share their opinions with others.
- Respect – Treat others and self with respect, politeness and honor during meetings and volunteer activities.
- Tenacity – Demonstrate a commitment to a goal and be able to follow through with the tasks associated with that goal.
- Availability – Must be able to attend at least 75% of all meetings and activities of YAC.
- Community Service – Previous experience in community service.
- Openness to working with adults – Willing to respond to adult mentors.
- Potential for personal growth – Will use YAC experiences to continue to grow, develop new skills and improve self-concept.
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