Youth Advisory Board Application

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2023-2024 Diocese of Central PA Youth Advisory Team Application (Youth)

Any questions: Canon Micalagh Moritz, mmoritz@diocesecpa.org

Position Description

The Diocese of Central Pennsylvania Youth Advisory Team (CPYAT) is a team of youth and adults, one youth (9th-12th grade) and one adult from each convocation, who will serve to form a vision and mission for children, youth, and families in Central PA. This will be a one-year term.

The Youth Advisory Board will also:

Examine the Youth Vision Task Force Report and recommendations, and determine how to implement
Assist in planning, implementing, and evaluating Diocesan and/or Convocation events, trainings, and community-building times with and for youth

Position Expectations

Attend monthly meetings (on Zoom)
Attend 1-2 in-person retreats annually
Serve on one or more committees within the group
Attend youth events
Engage in leadership and formation
Share information with local parish, convocation, and community
Attend Diocesan Convention

Are you interested in...

Helping to determine the mission and vision of youth programs in our diocese.
Growing and developing your gifts and skills for leadership.
Planning events for Children, Youth, and Families.
Participating in and learning more about The Episcopal Church
Sharing your faith with other young people
Sharing your gifts and abilities with people of DIOCPA

Who can serve?

Someone who is an active member of their home parish (examples regularly include: 1- attending worship; 2-serving as an acolyte, lay reader, chalice bearer, music team/choir member, younger grade Sunday School teacher, nursery worker or VBS volunteer; 3- participating in Christian Formation - Sunday School, Youth Group, Bible Study; 4-volunteering through a parish-based outreach mission or ministry.)
Someone who is able to attend CPYAT meetings, the overnight planning meeting, zoom check-ins, and Diocesan Convention*
Someone who can occasionally miss school for leadership opportunities and offerings (documentation is provided for school)
Must want to work in collaboration with other young people and adults from across the Diocese to improve, grow and sustain ministry with and for young people
Must have access to reliable internet and computer/device with a functioning camera*

*contact Micalagh Moritz directly if you have questions about these.

Acknowledgement

I have the read the preceding information and understand the criteria.

Yes No

Meeting, Events & Requirements

Please be sure to read the following information carefully. Please respond to each section. At the end, if you have a question about the statements in this section, please enter it in the question box.

1. As a general rule of thumb, members should not plan to miss a meeting. One can never know when a true emergency might pop up. In addition, when a member isn't there they are missed. Missing members opinions, ideas, and insights are not heard. Please note that arriving late or leaving early is challenging to the community during a meeting (in person or online), therefore it should be avoided. Committing to strong leadership is not a small undertaking, and it is part of an CPYAT member’s commitment to supporting Youth Ministry in Central Pennsylvania.

Yes, I have read and understand this. No, I have not read this. Yes, I have read this, but I have questions about it.

Parent/Guardian Information

Please complete the information below for at least one parent/guardian.

First & Last Name

Complete Mailing Address*

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

ZIP Code

Parent/Guardian Email (that is regularly checked)*

Primary Phone*

Alternate Phone*

2nd Parent/Guardian Information

Name

First Name

Last Name

Complete Mailing Address

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

ZIP Code

2 nd Parent/Guardian Email (that is regularly checked)

Primary Phone

Alternate Phone

Parent Acknowledgment

Please note that an email will be sent to the email address listed for the parent(s)/guardian(s) in this section to verify that they understand their young person has applied to be a member of this group and they, too understand the commitment their young person is making

I understand that my parent/guardian will be contacted in regards to my CPYAT * application. Check all that apply.*

Yes No I have questions about what this means

Recommendations

Applicants will need a recommendation from two adults who are NOT RELATED to them. At least ONE of the recommendations must come from someone who knows the Applicant from their home parish. The second recommendation may also come from the home parish, but someone who knows the applicant OUTSIDE OF PARISH LIFE is strongly encouraged.

Please be sure to ASK the person before submitting their information. All recommendations will be due by ____.

1- Name*

First Name

Last Name

Relationship to Applicant*

Email (regularly checked)*

2- Name - Copy*

First Name

Last Name

Relationship to Applicant *

Email (regularly checked)*

Application Questions

Please answer the following questions.

What extra-curricular activities are you planning to participate in during the 2023-2024 school year? Please list any leadership roles you have in these activities. Do you foresee any conflicts between the required meetings and events and your other activities? Mark only one oval.

Yes No Unsure

Knowing that all of us have scheduling conflicts from time to time, how do you plan to prioritize the CPYAT if you are chosen to serve?

Being an active member of your home parish is also part of your work as an CPYAT member. How are you active in your home parish? (Examples include regularly: 1- attending worship; 2-serving as an acolyte, lay reader, chalice bearer, music team/choir member, younger grade Sunday School teacher, nursery worker or VBS volunteer; 3- participating in Christian Formation - Sunday School, Youth Group, Bible Study; 4-volunteering through a parish based outreach mission or ministry.)

Why do you want to serve on the CPYAT and what gifts, skills and abilities would you bring to youth ministry in the Diocese of Central PA?

What are some ideas you have for engaging children, youth, and families in the Diocese of Central PA (ideas can be intergenerational and/or youth-focused)?

Choose one social justice issue that you are passionate about. How do you see this fitting into the work of youth ministry in the Diocese?

The stress and strain of every life can often challenge and change our faith. How do these obstacles impact you, your values, and your faith? How will these experiences impact your leadership if you are chosen to serve on CPYAT?

2023-2024 Diocese of Central PA Youth Advisory Team Application (Youth)

Acknowledgement

Meeting, Events & Requirements

Applicant Information

Parent/Guardian Information

2nd Parent/Guardian Information

Parent Acknowledgment

Recommendations

Application Questions