Volunteer Opportunity - Children & Youth Representative
About The Position
Kitsap County is seeking a Children & Youth representative to join its Community Advisory Committee, which guides how funding supports critical behavioral health services for young people and families. This volunteer role offers a meaningful opportunity to ensure youth voices and needs are reflected in local funding decisions. The Mental Health, Chemical Dependency, and Therapeutic Court Community Advisory Committee is an 11-member group that advises the Kitsap County Board of Commissioners on behavioral health needs and funding priorities, with a strong focus on improving outcomes across the lifespan, including children and youth. As a committee member, you will review and score funding applications, help recommend funding decisions, advocate for the needs of children, youth, and families, evaluate program effectiveness, and contribute to system-level planning and improvement efforts.
Requirements
- Experience, expertise, or strong involvement in children and youth services, such as youth development, behavioral health, or family support services
- Understanding of the needs of children, youth, and families in Kitsap County
- Commitment to representing youth perspectives in funding and policy discussions
- Ability to collaborate effectively and engage in thoughtful decision-making
- Must have access to technology/internet for participation
- Conflict of interest guidelines apply during funding decisions
Nice To Haves
- This position is typically filled by someone connected to or knowledgeable about the children and youth service system.
Responsibilities
- Review and score funding applications for community programs
- Help recommend funding decisions to the Board of Commissioners
- Advocate for the needs of children, youth, and families
- Evaluate program effectiveness and outcomes
- Contribute to system-level planning and improvement efforts
Benefits
- Help shape services that directly impact children and families
- Ensure youth voices are represented in funding decisions
- Influence long-term community outcomes
- Collaborate with a dedicated group of community leaders
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