WHO
High school students across Dane County who:
- represent the demographics of Dane County
- have a desire to make a difference in your community and support Dane County youth
WHAT
Responsibilities:
- Participate in a youth-led committee that directs over $30,000 to youth projects and initiatives
- Represent the youth of Dane County to identify youths’ needs and priorities
- Produce and publicize a Request For Proposal, review proposals, and recommend funding for youth projects
- Participate in an identified community service project
Purpose:
- Be a voice for youth in your community
- Build and enhance leadership and collaboration skills
- Develop facilitation, note-taking, and decision making skills
- Distribute BYFY dollars to meet identified needs of youth in the Dane County community
- Connect with a diverse group of high school students across the county
WHEN & WHERE
- 6 month commitment from mid-October to mid-April (off over winter break)
- Weekly Monday evening meetings 6pm-8pm, with dinner starting at 5:45pm
- Meetings held at either 2059 Atwood Ave (United Way of Dane County) or 119 E. Olin Ave. (Water Utility Building)
- Transportation assistance available
Want to receive more info about how to join BYFY in 2018-19?
- Email Brianna: stapleton-welch.brianna@countyofdane.com
- For more information, go to www.unitedwaydanecounty.org/byfy
- Register your interest at http://goo.gl/forms/i2HCBp8XAhYCwUtG2
