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GUILTY Youth Advisory Committee (GYAC)
Youth ranging in age 13-21 who have exhibited the potential to be leaders and who
have an interest in representing the youth in their community. They must be willing
to participate on a committee that will assess the needs of youth in this county,
participate in fund development activities, program activities, events, and
discussions, that will impact the youth. The youth advisory committee will meet
once a month and committee members will probably be expected to help coordinate
other activities, too. The GYAC will submit reports and will periodically send a
representative(s) to meet with the Board of Directors
GYAC members should demonstrate:
Youth ranging in age 13-21 who have exhibited the potential to be leaders and who
have an interest in representing the youth in their community. They must be willing
to participate on a committee that will assess the needs of youth in this county,
participate in fund development activities, program activities, events, and
discussions, that will impact the youth. The youth advisory committee will meet
once a month and committee members will probably be expected to help coordinate
other activities, too. The GYAC will submit reports and will periodically send a
representative(s) to meet with the Board of Directors
GYAC members should demonstrate:
 | Leadership - potential and social skills developed to the point that the youth | |
| can gain the respect and trust of his or her peer group, show empathy for others, be willing to listen to and be considerate of other’s input, and be willing to share opinions with others. |
| Tenacity - the ability to make a commitment to a goal and follow through with | |
| tasks associated with that goal. |
| Availability - the youth is not already committed to a variety of other activities | |
| that may conflict with this service. |
| Community Service - the youth has exhibited concern for or participation in | |
| community service in the past. |
| Openness to working with adults - He or she has exhibited a willingness to | |
| respond to adult mentoring efforts. |
| Potential for personal growth - the youth may be at a turning point in his or | |
| her development, and can use this experience as a springboard toward a new self-concept. At-risk youth at times are most aware of the needs of other youth and have the most to gain from participating in this type of community service |
| Willingness – to learn about other races, cultures, life’s experiences, | |
| communities, etc |
| Ability to have FUN – enjoy what you are doing for your peers and your | |
| community, come up with ideas for fun events and activities, and enjoy life. |