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:
- Work together with GHF staff and volunteers to provide feedback on the creation of an online manual for suicide prevention in our community.
- Provide feedback on our GHF identity and self-care curriculum.
- Help to plan and prepare for our kéex’ for GHF’s Healing Yaakw, scheduled for October 10th, 2025.
- 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 receive 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 20, 2025.
For questions, call 907.790.1464 or email youthwellnessadvisoryboard@goldbelt.com
