Youth & Family Advisory Board (YFAB) Application
We are pleased to announce that applications are available to join GUIDE’s Youth & Family Advisory Board (YFAB) for the 2025-2026 year! Please review the following information for more details.
GUIDE’s Youth & Family Advisory Board (YFAB), is composed of individuals from all over the state of Georgia. The members are categorized into three different subgroups: youth (ages 15-17), young adults (ages 18-23), and parents/guardians of those in these age ranges.
The YFAB comes together to enhance leadership skills through mentoring and committees. Throughout the year, the YFAB has the opportunity to participate in numerous virtual and in-person trainings, leadership events, workshops and feedback opportunities. The YFAB is equipped with diverse youth perspectives and recommendations to enhance youth-serving programs and campaigns across the state.
If you have any questions about the YFAB or application process, please contact Maria Flores at maria@guideinc.org.
Compensation
To ensure equity among membership and so that YFAB members can treat this engagement with the seriousness and commitment of a part-time job, YFAB members will earn stipends for participation in all meetings, events and sessions and have travel covered when participating in YFAB related events. Compensation will vary depending on the type of event ranging from $25-$300 per event.
Important Dates and Requirements
Please see the information below for each membership level.
Youth (Ages 15-17)
Applications Due: Monday, June 30, 2025
YFAB Interviews: Virtual group interviews will take place on July 15 and July 16, 2025. All YFAB members will be selected by Friday, July 18, 2025
YFAB Virtual Induction Ceremony: Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Georgia Teen Institute (GTI): Attendance is strongly encouraged for Youth YFAB members. GTI takes place in June 2026.
In order to be eligible, you must:
- Be a youth between the ages of 15-17;
- Be in high school and be willing to be an active member of the community (i.e., by providing feedback about programming related to local community conditions);
- Attend at least 75% of online, scheduled meetings (dates/times determined once board members are selected); and
- Have reliable access to the internet and a device such as a laptop/computer, smartphone, tablet, etc.
Young Adult (Ages 18-23)
Applications Due: Monday, June 30, 2025
YFAB Interviews: Virtual group interviews will take place on July 15 and July 16, 2025. All YFAB members will be selected by Friday, July 18, 2025
YFAB Virtual Induction Ceremony: Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Georgia Teen Institute (GTI): Attendance is strongly encouraged for Young Adult YFAB members. GTI takes place in June 2026.
In order to be eligible, you must:
- Be between the ages of 18-23;
- Be willing to complete a background check;
- Be willing to be an active member of the community (i.e., by providing feedback about programming related to local community conditions);
- Attend at least 75% of online, scheduled meetings (dates/times determined once board members are selected); and
- Have reliable access to the internet and a device such as a laptop/computer, smartphone, tablet, etc.
Parent/Guardian
Applications Due: Monday, June 30, 2025
YFAB Interviews: Virtual interviews will take place between May and July 2025. Exact dates and times will be determined on an individual basis with each applicant. All YFAB members will be selected by Friday, July 18, 2025
YFAB Virtual Induction Ceremony: Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Georgia Teen Institute (GTI): Attendance is strongly encouraged for Parent/Guardian YFAB members. GTI takes place in June 2026.
In order to be eligible, you must:
- Be a parent of a 15-23 year old;
- Be willing to complete a background check;
- Be willing to be an active member of the community (i.e., by providing feedback about programming related to local community conditions);
- Attend at least 75% of online, scheduled meetings (dates/times determined once board members are selected);
- Lead a YFAB committee; and
- Have reliable access to the internet and a device such as a laptop/computer, smartphone, tablet, etc.