The Youth Advisory Board uplifts the experiences and voices of youth across Multnomah County. We are youth ages 12-19 who strive to make long-lasting changes in our communities. We work on youth-lead projects that promote public health, with support from the Health Department’s Community and Adolescent Health program.
YAB is a great way to make a difference in your community and meet new people. You’ll gain project management experience, leadership skills and learn about public health.
Activities
We meet online year round, on the 2nd and 4th Monday of every month in the evening. We choose projects and set a schedule that works for us.
The opportunities are great, as together we decide what it is we would like to see happen in our communities.
Youth are compensated for their work.
Subcommittees
- Policy
- Education
- Equity
- Community engagement
Projects We Have Worked On
- Racism Is a Public Health Crisis video
- Providing youth voice to the Violence Prevention Community Advisory Board
- Celebrating 10 years of tobacco-free parks
- Community safety assessments
- Youth summit
How to Join
Open to youth ages 12-19 who are enrolled in any school in Multnomah County. There are 20 spots, and we accept applications each winter.
No experience required. Time commitment is one year.
Applications for 2026 due by January 4. Apply now»
Contact Us
Community & Adolescent Health, cahinfo@multco.us