The Youth Health Board is accepting applications through April 15 from Knox County high school students. Not only is this program a great résumé builder for potential college applications, but it provides a learning opportunity in the field of public health and other health-related professions.
“Students on the Youth Health Board gain life experience that they can take with them into college and their daily lives,” said Reantha Pillay, public health educator for the Knox County Health Department.
“Students get to be involved in projects within their own community and network with professionals. It’s also a great place to meet students with similar goals and passions from different high schools.”
Monthly meetings feature guest speakers and volunteer opportunities that enable students to explore and act on issues affecting our community such as mental health, emergency preparedness, physical activity, nutrition and adolescent health issues.
Applicants must commit to:
- Serving a one-year term, May 2022 – April 2023
- Attending monthly meetings
- Attending a minimum of two focus and social meetings
- Serving a minimum of 15 hours through various volunteer and public health community events
Visit the Youth Health Board page to learn more about the program and to submit your application. If you have questions about this program, email reantha.pillay@knoxcounty.org
Kaylee Coffman is a communications specialist at the Knox County Health Department