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Resilient Gwinnett Youth Advisory Council (RG-YAC) Application

The Resilient Gwinnett Youth Advisory Council (RG-YAC) is a leadership group of young leaders (ages 13-26) who help shape countywide efforts to promote mental well-being, prevent trauma, and build resilient communities. RG-YAC members serve as youth experts, offering insights, sharing voice, ideas, and lived experiences that guide Resilient Gwinnett’s programs, trainings, and initiatives.

Members of RG-YAC are not just participants – they are co-creators of a more connected, equitable, and resilient Gwinnett.
First and Last Name(Required.)
What is your address (street, city, state, zip)?(Required.)
What is your email address?(Required.)
What is your phone number?(Required.)
What is your age?(Required.)
If under age 18, what is your parent/legal guardian's name?
If under age 18, what is your parent/legal guardian's cell phone number?
If under age 18, what is your parent/legal guardian's email address?
Do you attend school (6-12) or college full-time?(Required.)
What school or college do you attend? (Type N/A if non applicable)(Required.)
Do you work full-time?(Required.)
What is the name of your employer (Type N/A if non applicable)?(Required.)
What is your race/ ethnicity(Required.)
Which topic are you most excited to learn about or get involved in?(Required.)
Why do you want to be a part of the Resilient Gwinnett Youth Advisory Council (RG-YAC)?(Required.)
What do you hope to gain from being a part of the RG-YAC?(Required.)
Share an issue, challenge, or concern in Gwinnett County that you think impacts youth resilience. How does this issue impact youth resilience, and why is it important to you?(Required.)
Tell us about any past experience(s) with volunteering or engaging in community service.(Required.)
Share an idea that you have for a youth-led program or project that would promote resilience and positive mental health in your school, college, or community.(Required.)
Is there anything you wish adults better understood about youth or young adult mental health or experiences?(Required.)
RG-YAC meets every other month (September - March) virtually with the exception of the first meeting (August) and last meeting (May). Can you commit to this?(Required.)
Please upload a resume (if you have one).
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Please upload a letter of recommendation from a non-related adult that is a current teacher/professor, coach, pastor, employer, community member, school counselor, or volunteer supervisor.*(Required.)
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Is there anything else you’d like the RG-YAC selection committee to know about you?