Applications Open for 2023-24 Highlands Youth (HY) Advisory Board

Established in 2013, the Highlands Youth (HY) Advisory Board was created to advise on the community building efforts of Highlands Council, providing youth a voice in community matters. The mission of the HY Board is to unify Issaquah Highlands youth through meaningful and fun social experiences, creating lasting memories and building pride in our community.

The board’s past events include the Middle School Halloween Party, The Big Game Watch Party, Flashlight Egg Hunt, Cram for Exams and much more! Past service projects include building eight of our 10 Little Free Libraries, Parents Night Out, Treats & Tails and multiple community art projects. Members may also participate in Highlands Council Board of Trustee meetings and serve on Highlands Council committees such as branding, transportation and cross-cultural.

The HY Board is currently accepting applications for 2023-24 positions. Ideal candidates are motivated, passionate, creative and dedicated to building community and making Issaquah Highlands a welcoming and inclusive place.

Attendance at monthly meetings, as well as planned events and other opportunities for involvement, is a requirement for all applicants. To be eligible, individuals must be residents of Issaquah Highlands and entering seventh through 12th grade in the fall of 2023.

Interested candidates can learn more and apply here. The deadline for application submissions is Wednesday, April 26.

Top applicants will be invited to a personal interview in May. We expect to welcome the 2023-24 HY Board by the end of May, with a planning retreat for the year held in June.

If you are a middle or high school student looking for volunteer hours to fulfil requirements, it’s not necessary to join the HY Board to get involved in our community. Please fill out the volunteer form online or subscribe to our youth E-News to find available opportunities.