Benefits of Joining the Youth Leadership Cabinet
United Way’s Youth Leadership Cabinet:
- Gain unique knowledge of the community
- Understand the work of United Way and gain investment in positively impacting the community
- Develop critical leadership, organization, teamwork and planning skills
- Advance youth involvement in the community
- Develop key contacts
- Become a part of a community-wide effort to make a difference
Requirements
Age Requirement: 9th grade – 12th grade students at local high schools including A&M Consolidated High School, Allen Academy, Bryan Collegiate High School, Bryan High School, College Station High School, College View High School and Rudder High School.
Application Phase: Principals and School Counselors assist in identifying qualified and interested candidates for application. Interested candidates complete an application and submit it to the Youth Leadership Cabinet for consideration. Applications are accepted during the spring semester. Interested candidates should contact their Principal or School Counselor for more information.
Attendance Commitment:
- Commit to attend 75 percent of weekly meetings/events-meetings are a time for planning upcoming fundraisers and projects and are a vital part of service on the Youth Leadership Cabinet.
- Commit to attend fundraising activities
- Commit to serve on at least one (1) committee
- Commit to participate in the planning and attendance Youth Leadership Day (fall semester) and Day of Caring (spring semester)