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Youth Advisory Board

Now Accepting Applications through Friday, September 11, 2026

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Three young people stand close together outdoors, smiling at the camera. The sky is cloudy, and they each wear casual clothes, including denim jackets and t-shirts.

You see things adults don’t.

You know what young people in your community are experiencing — what’s working, what isn’t and what could be better.

LifeStyles wants to hear from you.

The new LifeStyles Youth Advisory Board gives middle and high school students across Southern Maryland a place to share ideas, develop as leaders and help create real positive change.

Applications are open to students in Charles, Calvert and St. Mary’s counties.

Applications due September 11.

Apply for the LifeStyles Youth Advisory Board

What Will You Do?

Speak Up

Share what you see, what you think and what young people in your community need.

Make an Impact.

Help shape ideas that can influence LifeStyles programs, outreach and community work.

Create Something.

Work with other YAB members to plan and complete a youth-led service or awareness project around an issue you care about.

Grow as a Leader.

Meet community leaders. Build new skills. Learn how ideas can become action.
Apply for the LifeStyles Youth Advisory Board
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What Could We Talk About?

The issues are up to you.

They might include:
Mental health. School safety. Bullying. Homelessness. Food insecurity. Transportation. Access to activities and resources.

Or something we’re not even thinking about yet. That’s exactly why we need your voice.

What Will You Get From It?

Leadership. Confidence. Teamwork. Communication. Public speaking. Project planning. Problem-solving. Community connections.

You’ll also earn documented community-service hours and may have opportunities for recognition and letters of recommendation.

And you’ll have something even more valuable: Real experience making your community better.

What Are You Committing To?

One year.
Serve a one-year term on the Youth Advisory Board.

Two meetings a month.
Meetings are about 90 minutes.

In person + online.
Meetings will be held at the LifeStyles office in La Plata and through Zoom.

Apply for the LifeStyles Youth Advisory Board