Youth Advisory Community Application

Youth Advisory Community Member

Members of the Youth Advisory Community make up a group of youth and or youth adults between the ages of 15 and 29, who have disabilities or ongoing healthcare consideration that share their life experience and provide their expertise and advice to improve support and services for individuals who have disabilities and their families.

Responsibilities and Activities:

Participate in required paid training (up to 10 hours) & professional development
Provide information to youth, young adults, family members, and professionals that work in the disability field
Participate in meetings to provide the youth/young adult perspective and personal experience
Create and deliver content and presentations on topics related to the needs of youth/young adults
Review websites, training materials, and other products and provide the Youth/Young Adult perspective
Promote and recruit for the Youth Advisory Community by sharing your story with organizations from Western States (California, Colorado, New Mexico, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, Idaho)

Skills and Commitments:

Knowledge and ability to use the following technology: email, Microsoft products (Word and PowerPoint), Zoom and other virtual meeting platforms, phone and video calling
After completion of paid training, estimated 5 hours per month of contracted service
Attend and participate in occasional webinars with Region D2 Parent Centers

Flexible Schedules and Accommodations:

Peak understands scheduling conflicts and will work with members to schedule Youth Advisory Community activities, training, meetings and projects at convenient times of the day, afternoon or evening
Upon request, Youth Advisory Community Members will be provided with accommodations to ensure their successful participation

Compensation

Youth Advisory Community Members are compensated for their time at $20.00 per hour
Paid travel and per diem expenses, if possible and when necessary

Please note that written, recorded, or video responses will all be accepted. For more information about this opportunity, or to request accommodations or support in completing this application, please contact projectpower@peakparent.org or 719-531-9400.

Name*

First NameLast Name

Preferred Name:

Preferred Pronouns*

Age*

Gender Identity*

Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Email*

example@example.com

Phone Number*

Please enter a valid phone number.

Are you in school?*

YesNo

Are you working?*

YesNo

Are you able to commit to meetings on the first and third Tuesday of each month from 4:30 - 6:30 MT?*

YesNo

Are you able to commit to one hour of independent work per month?

YesNo

Are you able to commit to a yearly in-person conference?*

YesNo

Why do you want to join the Youth Advisory Community?

What change do you want to see within your community and the disability community in general?

What do you feel you can bring to the group?

Is there anything else you would like us to know as we consider your application?