Information Session:
Tuesday, December 16, 2008, 7-8pm
Leadership Howard County Offices [Directions] 

Application 2009 Deadline:
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
[Application Part I]       [Application Part II]

Benefits

• Students learn through interactive training and actual experience.

• Students participate in the decision-making process on issues facing our community-especially those that impact youth in our community.

• Boards have the benefit of incorporating the youth perspective in their planning and decision-making.

Program Components

• Classroom Training - 18 hours of interactive training to include board roles & responsibilities, fundraising, parliamentary procedure, finances & budget, ethics, and strategies for success. (Mondays February 23, March 2 and March 23 from 4-8:30pm - Attendance is required at all sessions)

• Board Placement- students will be matched up with boards based on mutual interest and availability.

• Mentoring - a "Board Buddy" from the non-profit organization will be identified to serve as a resource and guide for each youth board member.

Commitment

Students will serve on a board of directors or committee of a non-profit organization for a one year term (April 2009 - June 2010). Students are expected to attend all board meetings and participate on an active committee, special project or activity (approx. 3-5 hours per month). Students will attend bimonthly meetings with Youth on Board staff.

Qualifications

Students must have demonstrated leadership experience, be a current high school sophomore or junior and live in Howard County. Were looking for: leadership ability, concern for your community, interest in working with non-profit organizations.

Cost

None--thanks to the generous support of The Horizon Foundation and Leadership Howard County.

For additional information and application, contact Leadership Howard County/Leadership U at phone 410.730.4474 ext. 115.