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The Youth Advisory Committee (or YACers as we call them) is a group of involved, inspired, creative youth from around the Columbia Basin who are interested in making a difference in their communities. Columbia Basin Trust is looking for youth interested in a cool opportunity to play a leadership role in addressing youth issues in the Basin region. YACers have an opportunity for personal skill development such as community organizing and leadership skills, as well as an opportunity to meet, work and travel with a group of young people from around the Basin. New people bring new ideas and new perspectives, so don't hesitate…applicate! The YAC is always looking for new people to fill the ranks. Our application form is quick and easy.

HISTORY & PURPOSE

Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) supports efforts by the people of the Basin to create a legacy of social, economic and environmental well-being and to achieve greater self-sufficiency for present and future generations. The CBT Youth Advisory Committee provides input on youth involvement and youth issues to the Columbia Basin Trust. The main purposes of the committee are:

• To provide youth voices and perspectives within CBT planning
• To build a greater network amongst youth across the Basin
• To promote youth leadership and skill development
• To review and approve applications for the Columbia Basin Youth Grants

WHAT DO WE DO?

Being part of the Youth Advisory Committee is a big commitment, Columbia Basin Trust is asking participants to commit to a one-year term. The Youth Advisory Committee meets at various communities around the Basin seven times throughout the year. YAC meetings are weekend events starting on Friday evening going through until Sunday afternoon. You need to be able to leave your work, school, pets and houseplants for this time!

Things we do at a YAC meeting include reviewing grant applications for the Columbia Basin Youth Grants, skill building workshops, hearing from youth or leaders in the community, policy development and community presentations. YACers also have support to attend conferences that enhance their skills and the YAC collective capacity. You have the opportunity to gain great work and life experience to add to your resume and you get to meet other youth and travel to different communities in the Basin. All costs for meetings are covered by CBT and we work together to arrange carpooling.

CRITERIA FOR APPLICANTS

Applicants should:

• Be 15-29 years old
• Be motivated to initiate changes for youth in the Basin
• Live in the Columbia Basin
• Have access to email regularly
• Work well in a group
• Be creative and enthusiastic

**Please note: CBT is looking for 12 youth from different walks of life, different communities and with different experiences. We have returning YAC members so we may not be able to invite you this year if your community or age group is already well represented.

APPLICATION PROCESS

If you would like to be part of the Youth Committee, please fill out the application form. Deadline for applications is June 30th. Shortlisted applicants may be contacted for a brief telephone or in-person interview. Applicants will be notified by July 31st. The first committee meeting with new members will be in September.

Phone:1-800-505-8998
Fax: 1.250.365.6670
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