Opioid Affected Youth Initiative

2025 Youth Advisory Board Application

Please complete this form for consideration of alumni membership on the 2025 Opioid Affected Youth Initiative (OAYI) Youth Advisory Board (YAB), formally known as the Youth National Opioid Wellness (YNOW) Task Force.


Applications will be accepted through 11:59 p.m., EST, February 7, 2025, and all applicants will be notified of the board's decision by February 28, 2025.

Applicant Information

What personal pronouns do you use?*

This is to ensure we are inclusive and respectful of each applicant's identity.

Do you have an additional contact number?*
Please select your preferred method of communication.*

Please provide the city and state you are located in.

Education:*

This is to ensure the board has diverse representation. Self-disclosure is optional, and your response will not be a determining factor for selection.

You may enter N/A if you are unemployed. Your response will not be a determining factor for selection.

This is to ensure the board has diverse representation. Self-disclosure is optional, and your response will not be a determining factor for selection.


Service Information

Note: You may record a brief (3-minute maximum) video response addressing the prompt and upload it under the Resume and Video Submissions section at the bottom of the page. We've shared some pro tips below.


Presentation: Share your story naturally, as if talking to a friend, while maintaining professionalism. Find a quiet space with good lighting where you feel at ease.

Content: Include meaningful moments and experiences that have shaped who you are.

Authenticity: Be yourself! We want to get to know the real you.


This format is optional; you may also provide a written response.

Note: You may record a brief (3-minute maximum) video response addressing the prompt and upload it under the Resume and Video Submissions section at the bottom of the page. We've shared some pro tips below.


Presentation: Share your story naturally, as if talking to a friend, while maintaining professionalism. Find a quiet space with good lighting where you feel at ease.

Content: Include meaningful moments and experiences that have shaped who you are.

Authenticity: Be yourself! We want to get to know the real you.


This format is optional; you may also provide a written response.

Are you available to participate in recurring member meetings, currently scheduled on the first Friday of each month from 2:00–4:00 p.m., ET?*

Resume and Video Submissions

Resumes are required. Video submissions are optional.

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