Youth Advisory Board (YAB)
Arizona Youth Partnership (AZYP) is launching something powerful — and we want YOU to be a part of it.
Use Your Voice and Make a Difference!
We are building a Youth Advisory Board (YAB) that will be made up of real youth with real experiences who want to change the future of their communities. Each member will represent one of the counties within the Balance of State (BOS) region in Arizona and will work together to create meaningful change at both the local and state levels.
This isn’t a volunteer role. It’s a paid leadership opportunity.
✔️ $50/hour
✔️ Mentorship and professional development
✔️ Real impact in your community
What Is the Youth Advisory Board?
The Youth Advisory Board is a paid leadership group made up of youth who bring firsthand experience to the table. Whether you’ve faced homelessness, struggled with substance use, or grown up in the foster care system, your voice matters here.
As part of the YAB, you’ll:
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Speak out on the issues that affect you and your peers
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Represent your county on local Coalitions to End Homelessness (LCEH)
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Help guide programs and policies across the BOS region
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Ensure youth voices are heard in all decisions that impact young people in Arizona
Who Can Apply?
We’re looking for youth who:
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Are between the ages of 16 and 24
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Live in a Balance of State (non-Maricopa, non-Pima County) area in Arizona
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Have lived experience with homelessness, substance use, and/or foster care
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Want to speak up, share ideas, and help make a difference
Why Should You Join?
Because you’ve lived it — and now, you have the chance to lead change.
We believe that young people with lived experience are the experts in what youth really need.
This is your opportunity to:
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Be a Leader: Build leadership, teamwork, and communication skills.
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Make a Difference: Help shape programs and policies that reflect youth needs and interests.
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Gain Experience: Network with professionals, mentors and peers.
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Speak Up: Have a real voice in decisions that impact your community.
How Do I Join?
It’s easy! Just click the button below to fill out a quick interest form. We’ll follow up with next steps.
Monthly YAB Meeting Schedule (All Virtual)
1st Wednesday of the Month (6:00–7:30 PM)
📍 Statewide YAB Meeting (Maricopa, Pima, and BoS)
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Purpose: Collaboration across all three YABs
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Platform: Zoom
2nd Wednesday of the Month (6:00–7:00 PM)
📍 Training Opportunity
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Purpose: Skill-building, education, or guest presentations
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Platform: Zoom
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Note: Topics vary monthly
3rd Wednesday of the Month (6:00–7:30 PM)
📍 BoS Local YAB Meeting
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Purpose: BoS-specific updates, planning, and member discussion
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Platform: Zoom
Once Monthly (Date/Time Varies)
📍 Local Coalition to End Homelessness (LCEH) Meeting
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Purpose: Represent youth voice in broader local homelessness coordination
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Location/Platform: Varies by region