4. 2. Build the Case for Youth
Involvement
• Have a thorough understanding of the chapter’s
strengths in service delivery
• Consult the chapter's strategic plan and highlight the
added value youth and young adult involvement will bring
• Have a team of dedicated youth volunteers that will take
on the challenge of forming a youth council
• Build a business case for youth involvement
• Have access to key decision makers in the chapter’s
leadership team and board of directors and secure their
support
• Document and tell the success stories
5. 3. Have a Permanent Youth Programs
Staff Member
Ensure continuity in building your youth
program by having a permanent contact –
paid or volunteer staff