YOUTH SERVICE PROVIDERS
Opportunities:
The HIV Youth Leadership Council adult youth services providers can possibly provide the following assistance:
Adult Co-Chair opportunities:
Two adult Co-Chairs are selected.
Aside from the opportunities above, the adult Co-Chairs provide the following assistance:
“It is so important for youth and adults to engage in conversations about HIV and prevention and the HIV Youth Leadership Council provides a safe space for that conversation to begin.” - Tara
The HIV Youth Leadership Council adult youth services providers can possibly provide the following assistance:
- Representation of youth from your agency
- Support youth while participating in the planning of “for youth/by youth” HIV awareness events
- Respect youth opinions as they may differentiate from adults
- Provide constructive feedback to youth when appropriate
Adult Co-Chair opportunities:
Two adult Co-Chairs are selected.
Aside from the opportunities above, the adult Co-Chairs provide the following assistance:
- Assist in the development of the monthly agenda
- Identify sources of funding for activities
- Mentor youth while considering their individual developmental level and skills
“It is so important for youth and adults to engage in conversations about HIV and prevention and the HIV Youth Leadership Council provides a safe space for that conversation to begin.” - Tara