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Apply for the 2019-2021 American Heart Association Youth Health Equity Council
October 6 - 12, 2019
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Deadline for application
Location
California
Cost
Paid/Stipend
Grade Level
High School
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Youth Health Equity CouncilDescription
The American Heart Association Youth Equity Council is looking for sophomores and juniors who are interested in learning and promoting health equity amongst youth. Through the Council, members learn about child health inequities, conduct research on the health priorities in their communities, receive mentoring from leaders in the field, design solutions and advocate for change. The Youth Health Equity Council is a collaboration between the American Heart Association, UCSF Center for Child and Community Health and UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals.
By participating in this cohort, students will engage in project-based learning to:
- Improve health and wellbeing in their communities
- Understand how and why where people live, learn, work and play affects their health Be a part of a student-led council
- Gain leadership and public speaking skills
- Engage in public health and policy advocacy
- Participate in community engagement and service activities
- Conduct youth-led community research
Additional details:
- October to May timeframe
- Participants will receive a $50 gift card at the satisfactory completion of each meeting (can be helpful in covering the cost of transportation)
Applicant Qualifications
- Minimum 2.5 GPA
- Currently a sophomore or junior
- Be able to provide a two-year commitment
- Able to participate in 90% of monthly meetings/activities in Oakland and San Francisco
Contact information
Please contact [email protected] with any questions.