Youth Action Council Application 2026-2027

Youth Action Council Application 2026-2027

Five students from each of the SALSA-affiliated schools will be selected to serve on the Youth Action Council. Applicants will be notified by April 30th regarding the judge's final decisions. Deadline to apply is March 31st.
YAC members will be selected from current 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students from current schools involved with SALSA. YAC members must exhibit interest in serving their school and community through volunteerism.
Students must be willing to represent the youth in their community by participating on a community-wide committee that will assess volunteer opportunties for youth as well as the ability of the non-profit community to utilize youth vounteers. This council will actively plan service projects as well as assist youth in developing the skills needed to accomplish those projects.

The Youth Action Council meets once a month and will work under the guidance of the Helpline Center staff and adult volunteers from the community.

Youth Action Council members demonstrate:

-Leadership potential: Gain the respect and trust of their peers, be willing to listen to other opinions, and share their opinions with others.

-Respect: Treat others and self with respect during meetings and volunteer activities.

-Tenacity: Demonstrate a commitment to a goal and be able to follow through with the tasks associated with that goal.

-Availablity: Must be able to attend at least 50% of all YAC meetings, SALSA meetings, and SALSA-Wide Events. Availablity for SALSA and YAC meetings will be weighted more than SALSA-Wide Events when considering YAC applications. YAC members need to attend at least 6 of the Aug-May YAC meetings, at least 6 of the Sept-May SALSA meetings, and 4 or more SALSA-Wide Events.

-Community Service: Previous experience in community service.

-Openness to working with adults: Willing to respond and take direction from adult mentors.

-Potential for personal growth: Will use YAC experiences to continue to develop new skills and improve self-concept.

-Honesty/Integrity: YAC members will maintain a high standard of personal ethics both while at SALSA meetings and SALSA-Wide Events, YAC functions, during volunteer responsibilities, and in the community at large.
Applicants Name:*

First NameLast Name
Current Grade 2025-2026 school year*
School*
Phone Number*
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Email*
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Please provide a 250-word statement about why you would like to serve on the SALSA Youth Action Council.*

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References

You will need two references. Please choose two adults who have witnessed your leadership skills in the community. This can be at school, church, or another organization were you volunteer.
Reference #1*

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Email*
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Phone Number*
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Reference #2*

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Email*
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Phone Number*
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Youth Action Council Application 2026-2027

YAC members will be selected from current 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students from current schools involved with SALSA. YAC members must exhibit interest in serving their school and community through volunteerism.

References