Ready to make a difference in your community! Join San Bernardino County’s Fifth District Supervisor Joe Baca Jr. Youth Advisory Council. Members of this council will advise Supervisor Joe Baca Jr. on the issues that directly affect them and their peers. Members will gain skills and experience in leadership, civic engagement, action planning, collaboration, and much more.

Eligibility

 The Youth Advisory Council is open to all High Students of the graduating classes of 25’, 26', and 27’ that reside within the Fifth District. San Bernardino, Rialto, Bloomington, and Colton Area

 Interested students should:

●     Demonstrate leadership in school and/or community activities.

●     Express an interest in learning more about creating change and acting on the issues that affect them and their peers.

●     Be open minded and willing to work with their peers.

●     Commit their 100% participation to all YAC leadership building activities.

Program Expectations

●     Attend all YAC meetings. 

●     Complete 25 hours of volunteer community service first semester (attending YAC meeting will count as community service hours)

●     Participate in  scheduled events.

●     Communication and Collaboration

Attendance Policy

The success of this program is dependent on each participant’s commitment and focus to attend monthly meetings, be punctual, completing required community service hours, and making a difference within their communities.

Selection Process

Supervisor Joe Baca Jr., and staff will review all YAC applications. YAC does not discriminate against gender, race, religion, national origin, sexuality, or disabilities. All Applications are kept confidential.

●     Applicants will be notified via email provided by applicant

Photo and Release Form

After the selection process all members are required to turn in a Photo and Release Form. San Bernardino County, Supervisor Joe Baca Jr. and Fifth District staff may use photographs or videos taken. Needed for its record keeping, advertising, social media, and/or public relation projects.

Questions? 

Contact: Edwin.Delgado@bos.sbcounty.gov