YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD

Two young people wearing blue shirts smile at the camera.

What is YAB?

YAB is a school-year program designed for 15+ year-olds.

These students use their voice to advise Coyote Central on policy, hiring, and programs.

They also design and lead community-serving projects of their own.

WHO IS YAB for?

YAB is for Coyote Central youth over the age of 15 who still want to be involved at Coyote and help it grow! Our Youth Advisors care deeply about our community, the local political landscape, and shaping a more just and sustainable world.

WHAT IS THE APPLICATION PROCESS LIKE?

The application gives you a space to describe your passions and interests, your motivation for joining YAB, and how you work as part of a team. Applications open at the end of May. We notify everyone by the end of August. Cohorts have their first meeting in late September.

Applications Open in June!

YAB Opportunities

Weekly meetings with a student community they feel they belong to (counts toward volunteer hours)
1-3 community-oriented projects designed by the group throughout the year
Opportunities to represent Coyote as ambassadors at school and special events
Opportunities to volunteer in a variety of ways for Coyote at special events
Opportunities to help interview candidates for Coyote staff positions

THE YAB COMMITMENT

A Youth Advisor has:

thoroughly considered and is ready to take on a full school-year program.
commits to attending weekly meetings regularly (we know you might miss one here and there)
commits to volunteer at one event per year.
both student and family agree to have OUTSTANDING communication with the Coyote staff!