Youth Council Applicationn

AIM HIGH YOUTH COUNCIL – APPLICATION FORM
DUE DATE: APRIL 4TH, 2008

Eligibility: Aim High is looking for 9 Aim High students and graduates who are entering grades 9 – 12, in the fall of 2008. You are encouraged to apply IF: you are interested in gaining leadership and civic engagement experience; you have the time required to dedicate to the youth council; and you are committed and willing to work in a team environment.

Time Commitment: Participants of the Aim High Youth Council must be able to commit to a 12-month term of service, beginning in May of 2008. AHYC will meet a minimum of once a month for about 2 hours at the Aim High Central Office (2030 Harrison Street, 3rd Floor, between 16th and 17th Streets) unless otherwise agreed upon by Council Members. 
Council members must be available to attend the mandatory Leadership Workshop in the Marin Headlands on Saturday, May 31st.  Aim High will provide transportation to and from the Marin Headlands.

Benefits: As a member of the Aim High Youth Council, you will gain experience and training through your work on some cool projects:

1. Educate San Francisco on what they can do for youth
2. Collaborate with other youth groups
3. Be a leader and add your voice
4. Gain valuable experience that will prepare you for leadership in college
5. Gain job skills and have an opportunity to learn about how a nonprofit organization works
6. Help produce Aim High events
7. Create promotional materials and blogs
8. Work on Aim High’s website and my space page
9. Have fun while making a difference at Aim High!

Application Process: Please complete all sections of the application, answer all of the supplemental questions,  and sign and date the application by no later than April 4th , 2008. Please be sure to get your parent/guardian to sign and date the application as well if you are under the age of 18. Once applications have been received, they will be reviewed and you will be contacted for an interview. Interviews will be held during the month of April 2008.  If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us. Completed applications can be delivered via mail, email, fax or dropped off to:

Aim High Youth Council
2030 Harrison Street, 3rd Floor
San Francisco, CA 94110
Phone (415) 551.2320
Fax (415) 551.2626
studentcenter@aimhigh.org

 

PROGRAMING CREATED BY YOUTH FOR YOUTH!
APPLICANT INFORMATION

NAME: ________________________________________________________________

BIRTHDATE: _________________________

ADDRESS: _____________________________________________________________

CITY-STATE-ZIP: _______________________________________________________

PHONE#: ___________________________   CELL PHONE#: ____________________

EMAIL ADRESS: ________________________________________________________

NAME OF SCHOOL YOU ATTEND: ________________________________________

GRADE/YEAR: ___________________________   GENDER: ____________________

AIM HIGH SUMMER CAMPUS YOU ATTEND/ATTENDED:
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ETHNICITY: ____________________________________________________________

MEETINGS WILL BE HELD ONCE A MONTH

I understand the responsibilities and the time commitment expected of Aim High Youth Council members and would like to participate.

APPLICANT’S SIGNATURE:  _______________________________            DATE: ___________

PARENT OR CAREGIVER: (Required for youth under 18 years of age)
I understand the responsibilities and the time commitment required of Aim High Youth Council members and give my child permission to participate.

PARENT SIGNATURE:  ____________________________________            DATE: ___________

Print parent name: ______________________________________________________________

Day Phone : _________________________                        Evening Phone : ______________________

Email Address: _________________________________________________________________

Please feel free to contact Michelle, Student Center Director, with any questions or concerns at 415.551.2320 or mburns@aimhigh.org. 

1. Please provide a brief statement about yourself and why you want to join the Aim High Youth Council. What qualities and skills do you possess that would make you a good Aim High Youth Council Member?

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2. What are some of the issues that you would like to see addressed by the Aim High Youth Council? How do you think Aim High can improve to increase participation during the academic year?
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3. Why do you think it is important to have a youth council?

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4. Do you think that you can commit to 5-10 hours per month? If not what other things do you think might cause conflict?
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