State Youth Council Application
Thank you for your interest in the Georgia National Guard State Youth Council! The State Youth Council consists of volunteer members between the ages of 13-17 years old. The Junior State Youth Council consists of members between the ages of 9-12 years old. In-person meetings are held four times yearly to train, brainstorm, and plan activities that serve to enhance the quality of life for our Guard Youth. Other meetings are held on the zoom platform throughout the year.
The goal of the Georgia National Guard State Youth Council is for Guard Youth to work together in order to identify and define issues that specifically affect them. Our goal is to actively engage Guard Youth in addressing and implementing ways to foster personal growth and enhance the lives of military youth.
Please answer and complete all items in this application. After review of all returned application packets, you will be notified by email of the decision. Please be sure you complete and return all items in order for your application to be processed. If you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact the Child & Youth Director.
Qualifications
The goal of the Georgia National Guard State Youth Council is for Guard Youth to work together in order to identify and define issues that specifically affect them. Our goal is to actively engage Guard Youth in addressing and implementing ways to foster personal growth and enhance the lives of military youth.
Please answer and complete all items in this application. After review of all returned application packets, you will be notified by email of the decision. Please be sure you complete and return all items in order for your application to be processed. If you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact the Child & Youth Director.
Qualifications
- Must be between the ages of 13-17 (SYC) or 9-12 (JR SYC)
- Maintain high academic standing at school (3.0 GPA or higher) *If your GPA is lower than a 3.0, please fill out application, and we will work with you on a plan to raise your GPA*
- Ability to attend quarterly meetings, webinars, and/or conference calls
- Must be willing to serve at least one year
- Willingness and desire to work with other military youth
- Must represent GANG Youth Council at statewide and community events in a professional and positive manner
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Ability to work as a team player and actively participate
- Must be a positive role model