The PowerUp Teen Leadership Council empowers and inspires teens across the St. Croix Valley and East Metro to become champions for healthier lifestyles among their peers and communities.

• Meetings are typically held once or twice per month on Tuesday evenings during the summer and school year (Aug-May). Regular attendance is expected.
• Meetings will include a combination of person, remote and longer "retreat style" events over the course of the year.
• Time commitment ranges from 1.5 hours per week to up to 8 hours per week, depending on projects and special events.
• Transportation assistance to meetings will be provided if needed.

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Benefits of Participation:

• All selected Teen Leadership Council members will receive a $400 stipend per school year for their time and commitment
• Members will:
  • Gain leadership skills and enhance youth development competencies
  • Become leaders in creating a culture of health and wellness
  • Feel confident and empowered to make a difference in their communities
  • Practice collaborating with and mobilizing their peers

 

To Apply:

• Please complete the online application here.
• All applications will be reviewed and we will start getting back to applicants and scheduling meet and green interview in July!

• August 15, 2020 – Student applications due (rolling application). Space is limited so please apply early.
• Aug 2-Sept, 2020 – One-on-one meet and greet/interviews
• Aug 2-Sept, 2020 – Students notified on selection decision
• Sept, 2020 – First kick-off meeting- to be scheduled

• For more information, please contact Marna.M.Canterbury@lakeview.org,  kristen.m.wanta@healthpartners.com or andrea.c.weiler@lakeview.org