Youth needed for HearMeWA's advisory group

The Washington State Attorney General's Office (AGO) is recruiting youth, ages 12-25, who live in Washington state to serve on a statewide youth advisory group for HearMeWA. HearMeWA is a free statewide program for youth up to age 25 who are dealing with a range of challenges, from stress and anxiety to threats and abuse. HearMeWA receives and responds to tips about risks or potential risks to youth safety and well-being. 

Youth advisory group members will have the opportunity to: 

• Provide input on program branding, marketing, and advertising. 
• Gain leadership experience, conducting meetings, composing notes, and holding the group accountable.
• Expand personal knowledgeable of community issues and the larger factors that affect youth lives.
• Provide a youth perspective to the HearMeWA program.
• Represent the HearMeWA youth advisory group at events to create awareness about the program.

Youth who are motivated and committed to learning and addressing issues related to youth, have a vision for the future and are not afraid to voice their opinions in a respectful way are highly encouraged to apply. The deadline to apply is Wednesday, January 1. Learn more and apply! 

Please share this information with youth who would be interested in participating and with your networks. Questions? Email AGO's youth program team.