●Are you interested in learning about how to create a positive impact in your community and connect with youth from across the county?
●Do you want to get involved with increasing youth voice and youth leadership countywide?

The Santa Cruz County Youth Action Network (YAN) is a countywide community collaborative where youth and adults promote youth well-being by connecting young people to resources, and opportunities to create positive community change and elevate youth voices in decision-making. 

As a YAN Youth Steering Committee Member, you will have the opportunity to
● Connect and collaborate with other youth, local officials, community leaders, and youth programs from across the county;
● Join YAN projects focused on Youth Participatory Action Research with UCSC and Civic Engagement in Santa Cruz County 
● Develop important leadership skills
● Have your voice and ideas heard
● And most importantly, have fun!

UPDATED Application deadline: Friday, October 7th, 2022 at 5:00 PM 

Questions? Email: agamban@unitedwaysc.org 

Follow this link to learn more about YAN: http://www.sccyan.org/