Youth Advisory Club

We Use Our Voices to Make a Difference

Join the Youth Advisory Club (YAC).  We are established to give young people in our program the opportunity to provide feedback and recommendations regarding program policies that affect us.

​The mission of the YAC is to develop and foster leadership and social responsibility among our peers through fun, program innovation, and community involvement.

What We're About? 

​By being a part of the Youth Advisory Club, members:
  • Have fun working and learning with other youth within BEST Kids and in the community
  • Advise the staff and board as active and passionate representatives of BEST Kids through identifying and discussing issues youth are facing
  • Develop strong leadership, advocacy, and teambuilding skills
  • Build confidence through project-based learning that develops competence, responsibility, and essential skills
  • Increase communication and social skills while also building valuable networking connections
  • Promote community improvement through volunteerism and community engagement

Is YAC Right for You?   

In order to apply and serve in the Youth Advisory Club, you must:
  • Have an interest in making a difference in the BEST Kids program
  • Be between the ages of 12-18 years old at time of application
  • Attend scheduled monthly meetings and fulfill agreed upon project responsibilities
  • Commit to at least one year of active YAC participation

How to Apply

We are currently accepting applications for the 2023-2024 year. Please fill out our quick and easy application using the link below to get started. 
FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT: Carl C. Scott, Mentoring Support Specialist via email: [email protected]

Our Current YAC Members

Belva
YAC Youth Leader
Belva, is a 12th grader who has been matched with her mentor for 7 years and enjoys fashion, being an adventurous and learning about new things.
Ce’Aisah
YAC Member
​I am CE’AISAH and I call myself (THE GOAT). I go to Cesar Chavez high school. I’m 14 years old. I’m in the 9th grade. I enjoy drawing, making people laugh when they upset or sad. And one of my strength is that I love being organized, and being creative.
Keyvonte
YAC Member
I'm Keyvonte and I'm in a 9th grade at Roosevelt High School.
I like to play sports like football and basketball and I am a honor student.
Ronzeneyla
YAC Member
My name is Ronzeneyla and
I’m 14 years old. I love sports, and I enjoy helping my community and being able to hang out.  
And I been matched with my mentor through BEST kids for 5 years. 
Trevon
YAC Member
My name is Trevon and I am 15 years old. I attend Dr Henry A Wise High School. I am in 10th grade and I am an honor roll student. I currently play baseball, but my favorite sport to play is basketball.

Our Founding Members

BEST Kids established a Youth Advisory Council (affectionately known as YAC) in 2017 under the leadership of our then Youth Engagement Specialist. The YAC was initiated to incorporate increased youth voice into the design and operations of our programming, while providing youth with leadership development training and skills. 
Myja
YAC Founding Member
​Terrik
YAC Founding Member
Ty'shanna
YAC Founding Member