Youth Wellness Advisory Board

GHF seeks Alaska Native or American Indian youth who would like to serve on GHF’s Youth Wellness Advisory Board (YWAB).  As board members, participants will:

  1. Work together with GHF staff and volunteers to provide feedback on the creation of an online manual for suicide prevention in our community.
  2. Provide feedback on our GHF identity and self-care curriculum.
  3. Help to plan and prepare for our kéex’ for GHF’s Healing Yaakw, scheduled for October 10th, 2025.
  4. Participate in meetings and various cultural activities at least twice a month.

Participation Overview:

  • YWAB members will serve a one-year term.
  • YWAB members will each received a monthly stiped of $150. Please note that payment will be contingent upon full participation which includes meeting attendance, returning feedback forms, and participation in cultural opportunities.
  • YWAB will hold a minimum of two meetings per month.
  • YWAB members will provide input on a variety of wellness programs including Identity & Wellness Curriculum and GHF’s Strategic Action Plan for Youth Wellness.
  • YWAB members will also participate in special events as scheduled.

To serve on YWAB, participate must:

  • Be Alaska Native or American Indian
  • Live in Juneau, Alaska
  • Be enrolled in the Juneau School District (or homeschooled)
  • In grades 9-12

To apply, complete an online application by June 13, 2024.

Click Here to Apply

For questions, contact Stephanie Sidney, Youth Program Manager at 907.790.1464 or email stephanie.sydney@goldbelt.com

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