The application deadline is 11/23/26. Your application won’t be admitted until you click the “Done” button at the end of this form. We will follow up with applicants to schedule interviews by the end of the following week. If you would like to submit your answers in an alternative format, we will accept video responses. Please reach out to program@outmaine.org to learn more about that process.

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Preferred Name (Required.)

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Legal Name (if different than preferred name)

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Pronouns

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Age as of January 1, 2027. (Required.)

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What type of school do you attend? (if applicable) (Required.)

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What county or counties do you live in? (select all that apply) (Required.)

The Youth Advisory Board meets weekly from 4:00-5:00pm on Mondays, with the exception of holidays that fall on Mondays or after our Haystack, OMGLOL, and Rainbow Ball retreat weekends. Board members are expected to attend and actively participate in all meetings throughout the year and are paid a stipend each quarter for their full participation. They are also expected to reside in the state of Maine for the majority of the year. Please review your existing commitments and potential schedule before answering the below questions.

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Are you able to commit to attending weekly meetings on Mondays from 4:00-5:00pm and sit on the Youth Advisory Board for a full calendar year? (Required.)

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What commitments (extracurriculars, jobs, college courses, travel, etc.) are you already aware of that may conflict with your potential participation? (if nothing comes to mind, enter "none") (Required.)

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Why are you interested in serving on OUT Maine's Youth Advisory Board? (Required.)

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What does being an advocate for LGBTQ+ youth mean to you? What would it look, sound, or feel like to you? (Required.)

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What related experience do you have that have prepared you for this role? (this may include advocacy, activism, extracurricular activities, passion projects, community service, etc.) (Required.)

The Youth Advisory Board has the opportunity to contribute to OUT Maine's mission of building welcoming, inclusive, and affirming communities for LGBTQ+ youth in a number of ways. The Board will develop group goals at the start of the new term. They traditionally offer a presentation or workshop during our major retreat weekends, and develop social media and blog posts for online content. Additional opportunities based on board interest and skillsets are available.

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Of the following options for projects during your one-year term, which of the below options interest you the most? (select all that apply) (Required.)

Youth Advisory Board Members meet with the Youth Program Manager on a quarterly basis to develop personal goals and track their progress throughout the year. Past Board Member goals have included: improving public speaking skills, developing an in-person program in their geographic area, practicing group organization and facilitation skills, etc.)

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What personal strengths or skillsets are you hoping to make use of during a year-long term on the board? (Required.)

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What leadership or advocacy skills would you want to strengthen through a board position and goal setting? (Required.)

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Are there any skills, passions, or other information about you that you haven't addressed in earlier questions that would like to share with us?

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