CALL FOR YOUTH LEADERS AGES 15-19: APPLICATION FOR OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL (YAC)

Are you interested in having a say in the future of public health in Oregon and are between the ages of 15-19?

What is in it for you(th)?

Youth who serve on the Youth Advisory Council will receive:

$45/hr stipend for all time spent on council activities. Youth will have a choice of direct deposit to a bank account, or selection of gift cards. Please note that OHA will require tax forms (W-4).
Community service hours – youth may receive community service hours in place of funding/compensation if they prefer, and/or if they are unable to receive funding/compensation for participation.
Mentorship from state public health officials and adult community partners.
Trainings on youth-adult partnership and health equity.
Learning opportunities and professional development related to public health, education, and community support.
The chance to make a positive difference in the lives of Oregon youth.
Connection with youth from across the state who have a passion for public health.

What will be expected of youth serving on the OHA Youth Advisory Council?

OHA will appoint up to 25 youth to serve on the YAC from July 2023 to July 2024 (13 months).

Youth will be expected to:

Attend 2.5-hour YAC meetings once or twice per month depending on the project.
Spend about 3-5 additional hours a month on council activities, such as attending a subcommittee on a topic that you are passionate about.
Attend two full day retreats.
All meetings will be virtual attendance.

Who is eligible?

Any youth ages 15 to 19 at time of application.
Must live in Oregon.

Anticipated Timeline for Applications:

June 5th: Applications Open

July 3rd: Applications Close

July 24th-28th: Interviews Scheduled

August 14th: Appointment Notices and Notices of CBO Partnership Funding sent

August 24th: First meeting of the Oregon Health Authority Youth Advisory Council

OHA strongly encourages applicants to share the opportunity with and seek support of a parent or guardian and/or other trusted adult (other adult family member, teacher, person of faith, youth worker or advocate, etc.) while serving on the council. At this time, parental/guardian consent for youth participation is not required, as it is not required by state law, and OHA wants to provide the opportunity for all youth to participate. However, the council may discuss sensitive and difficult subjects (including trauma, mental health and other impacts of the pandemic). OHA will provide mentorship and support opportunities, and we will strongly encourage all youth applicants to involve their trusted adults/family and community support systems in the process.

First and Last Preferred Name

Legal Name if Different than Above

Pronouns

Birthdate

Contact Information

Address, City/Town, State/Province, Zip/Postal Code

Email Address

Phone Number

This is important in case our emails get sent to junk mail.

Emergency Contact Name

Emergency Contact Number

School you attend if applicable

Do you participate in any community organization(s)? Are you a representative of a community organization(s)? If yes, what organization(s)?

We aim to develop a youth advisory council with youth from a variety of backgrounds in terms of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, immigration status, disability/ability, and lived experience in rural and metro communities.[RWR1] Please tell us a little about yourself. What lived experiences, identities, perspectives, skills, and/or knowledge would you bring to the Oregon Health Authority Youth Advisory Council (400 words or less)?

What is your availability throughout the school year? What do you see conflicting with an afternoon meeting from 4-6:30 on a weekday?

What are you most excited about when it comes to being on the Youth Advisory Council?

Are there any issues/topics related to public health that you feel excited to work on?

Accessibility and Accommodation

The following question is optional and will only be use to better prepare OHA in providing accessible council activities.

We want to support you and your ability to participate. What supports or accommodations, if any, would you need to participate? Check all that apply and please include “none” or “NA” in the text box if not applicable.

Information technology (laptop, WiFi hotspot, etc)

Software or hardware for visual or audio accessibility

Interpretation services (including American Sign Language)

Other, please describe: {BOX}

N/A

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