Youth Advisory Board
What is the YAB?
The Youth Advisory Board is a body of young people ages 14-22 from across the U.S. They ensure youth voices, perspectives and needs are represented authentically. The Youth Advisory Board are ambassadors of Plan’s global mission, advancing diverse perspectives and ensuring the agency of youth in building a better world.
Mission
As the Youth Advisory Board, we champion representation, accessibility and advocacy to advance an equitable world for girls and young people. Together, we won’t stop until we’re all equal.
Our mandate:
- Representation: To communicate the youth perspective in the Plan International USA organization, affecting policies, youth programming and engagements.
- Accessibility: To provide opportunities and access to young people, which allow them to make change in their communities and our nation.
- Advocacy: To use our expertise to enact change, through effective consultation and organized action.
What the YAB does
The YAB works with Plan International USA teams to make sure young people’s ideas and lived experiences shape our work. From sharing feedback on campaigns to advising on youth engagement, YAB members help ensure youth voices are part of every conversation. Their largest annual project is the Youth Leadership Academy.
Meet the Board
Join the YAB
The Youth Advisory Board works with Plan International USA teams to make sure young people’s ideas and lived experiences shape our work. If you are 14–22 years old, live in the U.S. and are interested in gender equality, global issues and youth-led advocacy, we would love for you to join us!
We typically accept resumes and cover letters via email in the fall, with final decisions in January and a start date in February. Please check back for next recruitment seasons or email yab@planusa.org for more information.
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