Join a Youth Area Committee

Membership in YAC is open to any Genesee County high school student interested in serving their community and willing to volunteer their time. Belonging to a YAC is good for students and great for the community. For more information, please contact Brian Bates, Youth Program Assistant, at 810.767.8270.

Youth Advisory Committee members benefit by:

• Participating in a real-life leadership experience
• Learning about the needs of youth in the community
• Understanding the role of nonprofit organizations in the community by reviewing grant requests
• Gaining decision-making skills and learning to work as part of a diverse group
• Appreciating the value of service to the community
• Making many new friends who attend different schools.