The Value of Youth Peers Serving on Community Boards

Youth Peer Specialists can serve valuable positions on boards - from advisory boards to community boards to agency or county board to hospital boards to boards of directors. In this webinar, you will have an opportunity to learn about the benefits and experiences of having youth sitting on boards for mental health and wellness organizations. It will also detail what to expect and how to be inclusive. In an effort to share the importance of mentoring young adults, this webinar will highlight the voice of a young adult who has explored multiple boards and what it’s like to build partnerships within them. Learning Objectives: - Name at least 3 reasons why youth representation is helpful to increase diversity and sustain the future of an organization. - Describe at least 3 ways to make a board more conducive to youth participation. - List at least 3 best practices for recruiting youth onto a board.