About the Youth Advisory Board
The Northern Virginia Science Center Foundation's Youth Advisory Board (YAB) is made up of Northern Virginia high school students who contribute to the Children's Science Center Lab's goal of inspiring a love of STEM. The board meets once a month, and all members serve a two-year term. In addition to assisting with projects for the Children's Science Center Lab’s staff and departments, the members volunteer through community events and in the Lab at Fair Oaks Mall. The goals of the Youth Advisory Board are guided by the organization’s needs.
The YAB's mission is to forward the Children’s Science Center Lab's mission and vision through high school student volunteerism, leadership, and collaboration.
Applicants must currently be in 8th, 9th, or 10th grade.
Selected applicants will begin their two-year board term in August 2024.
Yearly YAB Member Responsibilities:
- Attend monthly in-person meetings at the Children Science Center Lab at Fair Oaks Mall, this schedule will be distributed before August 1, 2024, for planning purposes
- Join and contribute to a YAB sub-committee
- Attend monthly, and as needed, virtual sub-committee meetings
- Volunteer eight (8) hours at the Children Science Center Lab and three (3) hours at community events
- Volunteer, at a minimum, at one (1) YAB-sponsored event
- Volunteer at the YAB’s yearly Earth Day Celebration
- A complete list of membership responsibilities will be distributed to those who are selected for interviews
Desired Qualities:
- Demonstrates a passion for making STEM fun and accessible to the whole community;
- Has shown a passion for volunteerism;
- Enjoys working as part of team;
- Possesses a strong work ethic and be willing to take initiative;
- Has excellent organization skills;
- Demonstrates reliability and time management skills
Apply:
Applications are due by 5:00 pm on April 26, 2024. Additionally, have the following items ready:
Interviews will take place in June and final selections will be made shortly after.
Please note: You will not be able to submit an application without uploading each of the above items. Cover Letter and Resume must be submitted as pdf files.