Break-It-Down! Youth Advisory Group

Youth Advisory Group

Do you have what it takes to be a YAG counselor?

We are nothing without volunteers, and volunteering is very rewarding when everyone is respectful and has a desire to help.

Can you write?
Do you keep up with what's happening?
Are you interested in learning web site design?

We are looking for:

Peer Counselors
People to write Movie, CD, Book, and Website reviews
Information on local happenings such as concerts or teen forums

Meetings are held on Thursday Nights from 6:00-7:00. Location is determined on weekly basis.

To get involved, please contact:
Ray Holland at 941-708-5897 or rholland@family-resources.org
Or
Sara Bumgarner at 941-708-5843 or sbumgarner@family-resources.org

Click HERE to download a YAG application and get things started!

To provide everyone with a clearer view of the volunteer role, for information that identifies the responsibilities and rights of the volunteers to the Youth Advisory Group. As a Volunteer, you will have the following:

	The Responsibility...	The Right...
1	to accept only as much responsibility as can be handled.	to be assigned a job that is fun and challenging, with freedom to use skills and to develop new ones.
2	to respect confidences of teens looking for help.	to be trusted with information that will help you help others.
3	to be considerate and to work as a team.	to be treated with respect.
4	to fulfill one's commitment.	to be provided training and supervision for the job.
5	to use time wisely and not interfere with performance of others.	to expect that your time will not be wasted by lack of planning, coordination and cooperation.
6	to continue as long as one is effective.	to have a chance to increase understanding of yourself and other and the community.
7	to provide suggestions and recommendations if these will improve the program.	to be given recognition for day-to-day contributions.