2024 Application FAQs
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
What does the Yolo Youth Commission do?
As a commissioner, you will get to make a difference by working alongside local leaders to make decisions about where funds go to support youth development and empowerment. The Yolo County Board of Supervisors has allocated grant funding to the Youth Commission annually to distribute to support children and youth in Yolo County. In October, the Youth Commission awarded its first set of grants. The commission developed the grant process, reviewed the applications, and selected the grant recipients.
As a commissioner, you will get to make a difference by working alongside local leaders to make decisions about where funds go to support youth development and empowerment. The Yolo County Board of Supervisors has allocated grant funding to the Youth Commission annually to distribute to support children and youth in Yolo County. In October, the Youth Commission awarded its first set of grants. The commission developed the grant process, reviewed the applications, and selected the grant recipients.
What would my role be?
As a commissioner, you will review youth development program proposals and vote to approve which programs should occur within the county. Then you will collaborate with the organizations that proposed the programs and oversee the progress of these programs. Additionally, you may advise other youth-related work within the county.
As a commissioner, you will review youth development program proposals and vote to approve which programs should occur within the county. Then you will collaborate with the organizations that proposed the programs and oversee the progress of these programs. Additionally, you may advise other youth-related work within the county.
What is youth development and what is a program proposal?
Youth development in its broadest sense refers to the stages that all children go through to acquire the attitudes, competencies, values, and social skills they need to become successful adults. To become a successful adult, you need opportunities to develop these skills (like in school or through other programs). There are many organizations that work hard to enhance youth development. These organizations will apply for funds to start youth development programs. A program proposal is an application that organizations will fill out to hopefully obtain these funds.
Youth development in its broadest sense refers to the stages that all children go through to acquire the attitudes, competencies, values, and social skills they need to become successful adults. To become a successful adult, you need opportunities to develop these skills (like in school or through other programs). There are many organizations that work hard to enhance youth development. These organizations will apply for funds to start youth development programs. A program proposal is an application that organizations will fill out to hopefully obtain these funds.
What is the time commitment?
For one full year, you will meet on the third Wednesday of each month from 4:30-6:30 PM at the Yolo County Office of Education (located at 1280 Santa Anita Ct. in Woodland). Commissioners are expected to dedicate an additional four to six hours a month to independent and virtual work.
For one full year, you will meet on the third Wednesday of each month from 4:30-6:30 PM at the Yolo County Office of Education (located at 1280 Santa Anita Ct. in Woodland). Commissioners are expected to dedicate an additional four to six hours a month to independent and virtual work.
Who can join?
Youth who are between the ages of 13-18 at the time of appointment (January 2024) are welcome to apply. Youths must reside in Yolo County with the following exceptions:
Youth who are between the ages of 13-18 at the time of appointment (January 2024) are welcome to apply. Youths must reside in Yolo County with the following exceptions:
- District 4 youths who attend schools in Davis and cannot afford to live there.
- Foster youth and those without a residential address can use their school address in Yolo County
What will the commission look like?
The Youth Commission will consist of 15 members appointed for a one-year term. There are 5 County Districts, so three youths from each district will be selected to make up the 15 commissioners. If you are curious about what Supervisorial District you live in, click the link here.
The Youth Commission will consist of 15 members appointed for a one-year term. There are 5 County Districts, so three youths from each district will be selected to make up the 15 commissioners. If you are curious about what Supervisorial District you live in, click the link here.
Why apply?
Learn how people with power make decisions that impact you; you'll get a chance to make those big decisions too. Take on the experience of real-life issues without any tests or grades, while enhancing your resume!
