Teen Trust Board Application 2025-2026

Application to Serve on the 2025-2026 Teen Trust

The priority submission deadline is May 15. If there are still remaining openings after this date, the application will remain open until all seats are filled.
Teen Trust is a program created in 1994 through the Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa that empowers and challenges high school students in Black Hawk County to address, identify, and seek solutions to community needs. As a Trustee, you will be responsible for allocating over $15,000 to nonprofit organizations in Black Hawk County that address those community needs. The trustees participate in fundraising efforts, complete service projects, and learn to be leaders through team-building activities.

For more information, contact the Teen Trust Student Director, Grace, at ggerleman@cfneia.org or visit our website at www.cfneia.org/teentrust.

Any incoming sophomore, junior, or senior who attends high school in Black Hawk County is eligible to apply for the Teen Trust program.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name*

First NameLast Name
Preferred Name/Nickname
Pronouns
Optional
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry
E-mail Address (That you check regularly and is not a Waterloo Schools address. Waterloo School email addresses cannot receive outside emails.)*
Your Cell Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
Birthdate*

MonthDayYear
Age*
Year in School (2025-2026)*
School*
How did you hear about Teen Trust?
What do you hope to gain from Teen Trust?
Please describe any extracurricular activities, volunteer work, or part-time jobs you are involved in.
What personal strengths, skill, or perspectives do you believe you bring to Teen Trust? How do you see yourself contributing to the program?
Teen Trust focuses on identifying and addressing community needs in Black Hawk County. What is one issue or challenge in the community you feel strongly about, and why?
Teen Trust requires commitment throughout the duration of the program (October-March), including attending meetings, participating in service projects, and engaging in fundraising. Can you give an example of a time when you had to stay committed to a long-term responsibility? How did you stay accountable?
ATTENDANCE/TIME REQUIREMENT
2025-2026 Program Dates

(meetings held between 3-6pm, depending on the week, details released closer to program dates)

- Sunday, September 21
- Sunday, October 5
- Sunday, October 19
- Sunday, November 2
- Sunday, November 16
- Sunday, November 30
- Sunday, December 14
- Sunday, December 21
- Sunday, January 4
- Sunday, January 18
- Sunday, February 1
- Sunday, February 22
Are you able to commit to the time requirements of the Teen Trust board?*

YesNo
As a Trustee, it will be your responsibility to uphold character and integrity by showing up on time and to each meeting whenever possible. Attendance is key to the success of the program and the efficiency of meetings. In order to earn and retain the title of a Teen Trust board member, you must show up on time and fully participate. For the complete Attendance Policy click here.
Are you able to make this commitment?*

YesNo
Thank you for applying to Teen Trust! You will be contacted for an interview in the next few weeks.
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Application to Serve on the 2025-2026 Teen Trust