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 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.

Click Here to Apply

For questions, call 907.790.1464 or email youthwellnessadvisoryboard@goldbelt.com

Frequently Asked Questions

Question:  When do the youth camps take place?
Camps are generally held in the summer during months of June or July.

Question:  Is there a cost to attending camp?
Through grant funding and generous support from local Native organization, GHF can offer most camps and activities free-of-change to participants.

Question:  How can I sign my child up for camps and events GHF hosts?
Registration for all events is mandatory through the MyGHF portal. Stay connected to GHF through following us us on all of our social media platforms including: Facebook/Meta, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.

Question:  How can I sign up for the GHF mailing list?
You can subscribe by adding your email address to the Subscribe section in the footer on the GHF website.

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