2025 BCH Youth Board Student Registration

Open to All Local Middle School & High School Students
Developing and empowering future leaders through practical experiences in business and non-profit operations, community service, project execution and collaboration.

BCHYB is open to all local middle and high school students who are interested in giving back to their community and coming together to engage with their peers.

What Is The Time Commitment?
Evening Board Meeting Once Monthly
Quarterly Community Service Projects
Quarterly Fun Youth Event

Our Goal Is To Have Students:
Create The Board of Directors
Grow The Membership Of The BCHYB
Organize & Run Meetings & Events
Market & Advertise Events
Engage In Effective Communication
Learn Fundraising & Budgeting
Collaborate With Others
Become Community Leaders!

While the youth board will be advised by BCH board members and parent volunteers; the students will take responsibility for:

• Establishing a mission statement and goals that reflect their view of the    community
• Assessing issues, needs, and interests that impact their youth community
• Supporting the BCH Board of Directors and BCH scheduled events
• Encouraging participation and ensuring equality, equity, diversity, and inclusion in their membership and programming

Through participation with the youth board, students will learn about:

• Fostering active participation and empowerment of young people
• Community service and volunteer work
• Project management including how to design, prioritize and complete effective and impactful programs
• Economics including value, costs, and ensuring financing and profitability of projects and events
• Non-for-profit organizations, board of director roles, and responsibilities
  
• Aspects of marketing including email, social media, and websites
  
• Developing strong and collaborative relationships by respecting and honoring differences

**BCH Membership Required - Financial Assistance Available**