Youth Advisory Board
 

Expanding youth involvement to enhance our mission of clean air, healthy lungs, and the elimination of lung disease.

Interested in becoming a YAB member?
Read the YAB job description. Applications are accepted in April.

The Youth Advisory Board (YAB) is a unique program to enhance our projects by including the youth voice. Our efforts in education, policy, advocacy, and research become more comprehensive by utilizing our talented youth volunteers. Engaging in all areas of the association’s work, the YAB creates synergy. Specifically, this group of 14-21 year olds will:

  • Speak on behalf of Breathe California of Sacramento-Emigrant Trails’ programs to the media and at events
  • Build new partnerships by supporting the inclusion of mission-based programs on respective school’s campuses
  • Creatively fundraise
  • Strengthen leadership skills and utilize these skills in planning meetings and events
  • Work with the Board of Directors and Breathe California of Sacramento-Emigrant Trails' staff on issues that impact our mission and vision

Members elect a President, Vice President and Communications Officer to facilitate the YAB meetings. One member is selected to serve as a voting member on the Breathe California of Sacramento-Emigrant Trails' Board of Directors and all members hold a seat on at least one YAB committee. Committee chairs are selected to lead the individual sub-committees.

Committees include:

  • Air Quality Assessment Project
  • Fundraising
  • Youth Leadership Summit
  • Earth Day

For questions or for more information about the Youth Advisory Board, contact Anne or Carolyn at (916)444-5900 or email Anne at annei@sacbreathe.org or Carolyn at cmelville@sacbreathe.org.

“People need to step up and involve themselves in things they are passionate about; anti-tobacco and clean air are two of mine.” - Sunhee

"I plan to continue volunteering for Breathe California of Sacramento Emigrant trails at least through my senior year and can't wait to see what new programs and events I will be able to be a part of.”
- Kristin
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