{"id":2153,"date":"2026-10-28T20:50:31","date_gmt":"2026-10-28T20:50:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/despiertaclt.org\/?page_id=2153"},"modified":"2026-10-28T20:53:05","modified_gmt":"2026-10-28T20:53:05","slug":"youth-leadership-committee","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/despiertaclt.org\/es\/youth-leadership-committee\/","title":{"rendered":""},"content":{"rendered":"
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Shape The Future. Lead The Change <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Comit\u00e9 de Liderazgo Juvenil de Despierta<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Eligibility: Open to Charlotte-Mecklenburg high school students<\/strong>
Limited to 10 participants<\/strong>
Competitive application and interview process<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Program Overview<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Youth Voice Committee<\/strong> is a selective leadership opportunity for high school girls. This competitive, 10-person cohort empowers youth to serve as advisors and changemakers, helping to shape Despierta’s programs, community initiatives, and resources while building real-world leadership skills.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Why Join?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2714\ufe0f Lead initiatives<\/strong> that support girls across the community. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2714\ufe0f Connect with peers<\/strong>, mentors, professionals, and community leaders. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2714\ufe0f Explore college visits<\/strong>, career experiences, leadership conferences, and workshops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2714\ufe0f Influence curriculum<\/strong>, digital wellness resources, and future programs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2714\ufe0f Grow confidence<\/strong>, leadership skills, and real-world experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What you’ll do<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Provide feedback on Bonita Rising programs and resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Help shape digital wellness initiatives and youth-focused content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Participate in a youth-led podcast and creative projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Share insights on issues affecting today’s adolescents.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Leadership Experience <\/p>\n\n\n\n

College, university, and educational field trips<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Career exploration and entrepreneurship<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Leadership conferences and youth summits<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Networking opportunities with local professionals<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Community Impact <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Support community events, awareness campaigns, and fundraising.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Represent youth perspectives during advocacy opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Participate in community service projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Develop skills in communication, teamwork, and public speaking.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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