Youth Involvement
Opportunities:
Rewards and Benefits:
“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
- Being a key informant and participant in the planning of “for youth/by youth” HIV awareness events
- Representing their school, youth program, or other youth group
- Becoming a spokespersons
- Encouraging other youth to get involved
- Becoming an Officer
- Experience planning activities and events to develop organizational skills
- Attend educational trainings and activities
- Learn about community resources and services
- Possibly get extra credit for school and/or community service hours
Rewards and Benefits:
- Free food/snacks
- Having fun!
- Feeling good about doing something for your community
- Experience to put on resume
- Monetary incentives and freebies
- Free condoms
- Leadership opportunities
- Getting to know other youth
“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