The Youth Board
PURPOSE
From the beginning ROOTS has been dedicated to allowing youth to have a voice in creating, implementing, and operating the Teen Center. As an organization, ROOTS believes in young people's innate ability to discern what their peers and community need. The youth board is an opportunity for young people to advocate for themselves and their peers by playing a meaningful role in the decision making process. The youth board should work directly with the staff to maintain a healthy Teen Center, and are encouraged to engage with the Northern Berkshire youth through outreach at community events and at the schools. Youth board voices will have the opportunity to bring about change within their communities. The youth board is also an opportunity for members to learn valuable leadership skills about operating a non-profit, to help them remain active/ engaged community members throughout their lives. The youth board is also an opportunity for members to learn valuable leadership skills, about operating a non-profit, to help them become active and engaged community members throughout their lives.
THE VISION OF ROOTS YOUTH BOARD:
Through our hearts, minds, hands, and voices, we strive to be healthy and impactful youth, ready for the challenges of today and dedicated to building a stronger tomorrow.
The youth board is dedicated to creating a space where youth feel seen, heard, safe and empowered.
Heart- health and wellness, mentoring
Mind- drop in homework center, job skills, internships
Hand- artistic expression (visual, musical, drama)
Voice- leadership development, social justice, service learning