We recognize youth as partners in the decision making process. The Youth Advisory Council (YAC) creates a space for each young person to take ownership and affect change.
The goal of the Youth Advisory Council (YAC) is to bring authentic youth voice to our work by creating a group of active, contributing members who can be service-learning trainers, builders of community, champions of NYLC, board members, and so much more!
By joining the YAC, young people build authentic leadership skills, impact their communities, address real world issues, and contribute to the success of NYLC. The YAC is for US-based young people in grades 9-11* who are ready to learn, grow, and actively participate in NYLC programming and a group service-learning project.
*You must be 15 years old by Dec. 31, 2024 to apply.
Be a Leader
The call for applications for the 2024-26 Youth Advisory Council team is now closed. Please check back in Spring 2025!
“It’s not that it made me an extrovert, but I was learning how to use being introverted to become a leader. When most people think of leadership and initiative, they think of a Type-A personality, being the loudest person in the room. The YAC taught me that there are different ways to be a leader. Even being on the back end of communicating as a team is leadership. It helped me take who I was and realize I am a leader.”
Chloe
“The Youth Advisory Council gives you the opportunity to work and forge lifelong relationships with impeccable youth across the country to expand service learning opportunities across the country. The YAC is a place where ideas are challenged and conversations are held to bring innovative solutions to exacerbating problems. So join the Youth Advisory Council to not just spark change but to mold something that is bigger than yourself to serve others while having fun in the process.”
Kaleb
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