Engaging Youth - Sierra Health Foundation

Friday Night Live/ Club LiveSchool-Based GroupGeography: Sacramento County Office of EducationFrequency of meetings: bi-monthly or weeklyHow are youth recruited? schools & communitiesContact InformationSacramento County Office of Education, 10474 Mather Blvd.P.O. Box 269003Sacramento, CA 95826-9003Phone: (916) 228-2418 Fax: (916) 228-2216Email: jorrock@scoe.netContact: Joelle Orrock, CoordinatiorType of leadership offeredAll youth advisory groupYouth group/club – makes own decisions about its workLeadership trainingParticipation RequirementsSchool grade level: middle and high schoolOrganization Goals/PurposeBuilds partnerships for positive youth development by engaging young people as active leaders andresources in their communitiesGlobal Youth Charter SchoolSchool-Based OrganizationGeography: Sacramento and Placer countiesFrequency of meetings: daily (M-F)How are youth recruited? Volunteer. Volunteers then vote on representatives.Contact Informationwww.centerusd.k12.ca.us/gy3243 Center Court Lane #37Antelope, CA 95843Phone: (916) 339-4689 Fax: (916) 339-4684Email: addielellis@centerusd.k12.ca.usContact: Addie Ellis, Dean of StudentsType of leadership offeredParticipation RequirementsYouth serve on adult boardSchool grade level: 9th and 10th (addingAll youth advisory group – reports to adult board 11th/12th)Leadership trainingOther: Desire to learn and be active in communityLeadership class in a school during the dayYouth group/club – makes own decisions about its workOrganization Goals/PurposeProvides students the opportunity to accelerate their high school career with a focus on communityservice and civic involvement