Youth Advisory Council
“Make no decision about me, without me!”
Teens to Trails’ Youth Advisory Council assists in designing programs that are exciting, inclusive, and growth-oriented for Maine School Outdoor Clubs. We are an organization that serves youth, and your voices are included in the decisions we make and the priorities we set.
Leadership Council size: 6-8 students
Term: Up to four years, unless graduating or other conflicts arise.
Qualifications:
Students in grades 9-12
You’re a member of your school Outdoor Club and interested in learning/practicing leadership and sharing ideas.
Your club is registered with Teens to Trails
Not more than one council member per school
Pledge to attend and contribute to monthly online meetings September-May
Responsibilities and Benefits:
Teens to Trails board, staff & community members will support you, providing mentorship, career contacts, or other resources desired by the YAC.
Council members design their leadership model
Monthly 75min. online council meeting September - May
Offer feedback on program design to Teens to Trails staff
Contribute to Teens to Trails web and social media content
Do your best to attend an overnight in August to shape our group and plan our year together (location tbd)
Do your best to attend our Bow Ties & Bean Boots fundraiser in March/April (Freeport)
Do your best to attend Adventure Bound camping weekend in May (The Forks)
End-of-season feedback in late May
Fully participating council members receive a stipend of $150 in June and transportation reimbursement for programs
“Being a member of the YAC provided experiences to get out into the community, and opportunities to meet with people who share my interests. I could not have done this without Teens to Trails. ”
“With only one meeting a month and additional projects that we have requested, it is very easy to make being a part of the YAC work with school, sports, homework, and other activities. ”