Youth Are The Leaders of Today and Tomorrow!
The mission of the Youth Leadership Committee (YLC) is to amplify the voice of the youth in Pinellas County through youth leadership development, advocacy, and the implementation of opportunities for their peers that will encourage youth to become effective leaders while shaping the future for a prosperous community.
The principal role of YLC members is to serve as advisors to the Juvenile Welfare Board by informing leaders of ways that they can better address teen issues.
Applications for 2025-2026 program year will open September 10th.
Join the Virtual Informational Session on Wednesday, September 10th starting at 6:30 PM. Email KRoy@jwbpinellas.org to request the Zoom link.
Opportunities:
- Help plan projects in the community for youth.
- Amplify youth voice throughout Pinellas County.
- Promote youth community involvement and volunteerism.
- Communicate concerns regarding community issues that affect teens.
Eligibility:
- Live in Pinellas County.
- Currently in 9th – 12th grade.
- Must maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA.
- Overall satisfactory conduct record at school.
Expectations:
- Attend regular monthly committee meetings and attend planned events in the community.
- During virtual meetings, have cameras on and actively participate in group discussions.
- Participate in additional activities through the year as available.
- Maintain communication with YLC leader.
Work & Impact:
- Planned and executed impactful community projects and events, including:
- Teen’s Cook Too!: A youth-led initiative providing fresh food and recipes to teens and a Cooking Class Video addressing teen food insecurity
- Mindfully Unwinding: A relaxing youth-led event focused on promoting mental health awareness and support among youth
- Designed T-shirts
- Volunteered across Pinellas County: Hurricane Supply Drive, St. Pete Ronald McDonald House, Grand Families events, Mid County Council – Celebrating our Families event
- Provided JWB with feedback on concerns of youth in Pinellas County
If you have questions about the Youth Leadership Committee, please contact Kelly Roy at KRoy@jwbpinellas.org Under Florida Law, all email addresses are public records. If you do not want your email address released in response to a public records request, do not send electronic mail or provide your email address to JWB. Instead, you may contact JWB by phone.
