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San Bernardino County Tobacco Control Program
Youth Advisory Coalition Participation Form
Youth Advisory Coalition
The San Bernardino County Tobacco Control Program (SBCTCP) Youth Advisory Coalition was established to ensure students have an opportunity to take the lead and create meaningful change in their communities in tobacco control efforts. Youth Advisory Coalition members will be provided with fun, innovative training on tobacco prevention, leadership skills, public speaking, data collection, policy/advocacy work, working with elected officials and social norm change. Using these skills, advisory board members will be assisted in planning and organizing their own tobacco control efforts in their respective communities on the issues of tobacco-free outdoor recreation areas and healthcare facilities and/or zoning and density of tobacco retailers.
Qualifications
All youth members must be:
- 13-18 years old
- Be able to attend meetings as needed
- Attend high school, have regular attendance and be in academic well standing
- Be able to work as a team
Responsibilities
Coalition Member’s responsibilities include:
- Attend meetings twice a month and events
- Participate in trainings
- Attend 80% of meetings
- At least once a year present with staff or peers to local community organizations, city council members, city staff, or state legislators on coalition efforts
- Attend and volunteer at 1 community event/project
Incentives to Participate
By participating, youth will receive:
- Leadership training
- Understanding of local politics
- Incentives during meetings including promotional gear and snacks
- Opportunity to attend a Youth Leadership Summit
- Letters of recommendation for university applications, employment and other programs
- Opportunity to fulfill volunteer / community service hours