YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL
Youth Advisory Council applications Are OPEN
Apply through April 30, 2025
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Youth Advisory Council Hosts First Ever
Bounce Back Event
to Support Mental Health
April 17th the YAC hosted Bounce Back, a teen-focused fundraiser at Lafayette Bounce Empire—a massive facility packed with inflatable bounce structures. In addition, local mental health providers connected with the teens through a fun competition. Healty connections were built all evening long.
100% of the event’s profits will go toward grant making to local mental health nonprofits. Awardees will be introduced at the May 30th 2025 Heart of Broomfield Awards.
The Youth Advisory Council is comprised of students in grades 9–12 who live
or attend school in Broomfield or the surrounding area.
Broomfield Community Foundation's Youth Advisory Council (or YAC) supports local nonprofits and charitable organizations through fundraising, grant-making and volunteering.
For more information email: info@broomfieldfoundation.org
MORE INFO.
What does the Youth Advisory Council (YAC) do?
- Needs Assessment: The YAC is a group of problem solvers who want to make Broomfield a better place. The team undertakes a needs assessment each year to identify problems affecting the community and the resources that could be used to solve them. The needs assessment includes interviews, visits to local organizations, and sessions with guest speakers who lead local nonprofits. Ultimately the assessment guides the funding decisions made by the YAC later in the year.
- Fund Development: The YAC manages a charitable fund designated by the Broomfield Community Foundation. Members grow the youth fund by planning and participating in fundraising efforts including events, corporate sponsorships, and more.
- Grant making: The YAC’s central responsibility is to distribute grants to local nonprofit and charitable organizations. With the guidance of the BCF staff and board, the council develops a grant-making strategy, chooses recipients whose missions inspire and whose efforts impact Broomfield, and awards grants to those organizations.
- Community Service: The YAC regularly participates in service activities to familiarize themselves with the broad range of needs and services provided throughout the Broomfield area.
Who Should Apply?
- Students who value community service and who'd like to learn about practical ways, beyond traditional volunteering, to serve their communities through high school and beyond.
- Motivated, compassionate students who think critically, readily identify solutions and care deeply about their community.
- Students who will enter grades 9-12 in the fall. Preference will be given to those who either live OR attend school in Broomfield.
- Note: there is no GPA requirement or pre-requisite for participation. All students are encouraged to apply.
What is the time commitment?
- The YAC meets twice per month: once at 3 pm on the 2nd Sunday and once on a weekday per the availability of partner organizations and grant applicants.
- Attendance is mandatory; absences should be limited to 3 per year.
- Participants should expect to commit 6 to 8 hours per month toward the YAC and its efforts.
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Program Happenings
Community Building and Leadership Growth
On August 17, 2024, the Youth Advisory Council (YAC) engaged and entertained kids and parents
with Bee-lymic Games at Baseline’s Community Honey Bee Day.
It was endearing to see kids beaming joyfully and playing outdoor games with neighbors and family. Instilling community connection is one of Broomfield Community Foundation’s goals and seeing the Youth Advisory Council high school youth achieve this while growing their public speaking and leadership skills is magnificent.
The Youth Advisory Council shared how they went about their fundraising which resulted in $2000 in earnings for grant making.
Next, the team described their grant review application process which included video description submissions. The BCF Board of Directors whole-heartly endorsed their grant recommendations and the council shared areas for future process improvement.
At the June 7 2024 Heart of Broomfield awards reception Youth Advisory Council representatives award three local non-profits whom serve Broomfield area youth.
Awardees include:
Anchor House, Broomfield Early Childhood Council, and Five Star Education Foundation.
