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By advocating for policies that strengthen afterschool programming and helping local programs build their capacity to provide high-quality activities and experiences to youth, the Iowa Afterschool Alliance supports afterschool programs at both a systemic and individual level.
Our Work
Youth Service Board
The Iowa Afterschool Alliance is actively seeking civic-minded youth to join our Youth Service Board (YSB)! At the Iowa Afterschool Alliance, our vision is clear: we strive to ensure that every child and youth in Iowa has access to high-quality afterschool and summer learning opportunities right in their own community. The Youth Service Board serves as the driving force behind our commitment to community change. Members identify an issue in their community they are passionate about and work on a volunteer project to address it. Projects will be focused planned around September 11th Day of Service. Application deadline: Friday, March 15, 2024.
​Contact: Heidi Brown, hbrown@iowaafterschoolalliance.org
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Requirements:
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Ages 14-20 (Enrolled in school)
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Attend monthly meetings
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Have a passion for volunteering, social issues, and desire to have your voice heard!
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Incentives:
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Silver Cord hours
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Letter of Recommendation
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State-wide networking with youth & adult leaders
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Speaking Opportunities
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$250 Scholarship Opportunity
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BOARD MEMBERS
Lilly Frideres
Nevada High School
Bio:
Lilly Frideres is a junior at Nevada High School. They joined the YSB to continue to grow their leadership skills, and to help make Iowa a better place for everyone who lives there.
Quote:
“Service is important to me because it is about helping those who are struggling or less fortunate than I am."
Luci White
Johnston High School
Bio:
Luci White is a rising senior at Johnston High School. She joined the YSB to help make a positive impact on citizens across Iowa!
Quote:
“Service is important to me because it is a way to show people that I care for them; and in working with the IAA I am able to share my care with the whole state!”
Stefany Riera
Nevada High School
Bio:
Stefany is a 12th grade student at Nevada High School. They joined the YSB because I learned that I would be able to do service and help my community
Quote:
“Service is important to me because it gives me a new perspective in life.”
Leslie Tran
Southeast Polk High School
Bio:
Leslie is a Sophomore at Southeast Polk High School starting next school year. She joined YSB because she wanted to build her creativity by working to help make a difference within our community with peers my age. She also wanted to build new friendships and develop skills that would last me a lifetime!
Quote:
“ I wanted for the world and everyone in it to thrive but without any offered services, how could it? Thats why, offer that service instead of keeping it, who cares what others do or think?”
Jessica Dinh
Southeast Polk High School
Bio:
Jessica Dinh is a Junior turning Senior student at Southeast Polk High School. They joined the YSB to learn more about volunteer service, gain leadership skills, and meet new people.
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Quote:
“Service is important to me because it helps me learn new things about how to benefit society in my own way.”
Latrisha Tran
Southeast Polk High School
Bio:
Latrisha is a 10th grade student at Southeast Polk. They joined the YSB to help advocate for problems in our community.
Quote:
“Service is important to me because it is the foundation for a good community”.
Lilly Hill
Johnston High School
Bio:
Lilly hill is a sophomore student at Johnston Highschool. She joined the YSB because she loves helping and giving back to her community and saw this as a great opportunity to connect with other likeminded and passionate peers!
Quote:
“Service is important to me because I want to make the world a better place for the next generation.”