Teen Council Application 2014-2015

Thanks for your interest in Teen Council! Before starting this application, please know that you will not be able to save it and come back to it, so you must complete it all at one time. You may want to answer the following questions on a word document and then cut and paste into survey monkey:

1. Why do you want to be a member of the Teen Council, and what do you hope to contribute to the group? 2. We’d like to learn a bit more about you! Choose one of the following options to express to us a little bit about who you are (or what you are passionate about). All options are equally valued. - Write a brief paragraph OR - Write a short poem OR -write a song or rap about yourself 3. Teen Council is a big time commitment (we meet once a week for 2.5 hours during the school year); what other things will you be involved in? Tell us about work, sports, music, clubs, etc., We are expected to present at least once a month in schools. Please explain in detail how you plan to prioritize your time and schedule so that you are able to attend all Teen Council weekly meetings as well as school presentations each month: 4. Tell us about a time you helped a friend or peer with a question or problem:

Make sure you have enough time - this usually takes between 20 and 30 minutes. You will also need to include a person as a reference on this application. Please have their contact information (phone number and email) available before continuing with your application.

While we wish we could accept everyone to Teen Council, we often have more applications than we can accept. We want you to know that we value your thoughts and experiences whether or not you are selected for Teen Council. This year some students who are not selected for Teen Council may be asked to participate in a survey after the interview process. APPLICATIONS ARE DUE BY THURSDAY APRIL 30th!