We’re Taking a Pause…
NOTICE: The Youth Empowerment Project is currently postponed and on hold. In acknowledgement of the global COVID-19 pandemic, our meetings (both in-person and virtual) for this specific committee are currently cancelled until further notice. We’re engaging youth volunteers in other creative ways instead of holding monthly trainings and meetings. Check your email for monthly updates on ways to get involved, or join the mailing list by emailing preventcoalition@esd112.org.
Youth Empowerment Project
We’re building community in Southwest Washington, empowering youth to lead healthy lives. We see youth and adults as equal partners. We motivate and inspire young people to pursue goals and dreams. We help overcome obstacles and build resilience. YEP members live out our story and keep our community strong.
Goals
Motivation
Awareness
Education
Engagement
Health promotion
Community building
Strategy
Media & advocacy skill building
Leadership training
Connect communities
Share health research
Have tough conversations
Community projects
Campaign/resource development
Share stories
We are guided by the following beliefs, core assumptions and principles. These adapt and change along with our members and are developed by youth volunteers.
Connection
Check in with one another each meeting.
Growth
Always consider where we can go from here.
Communication
Discuss how we feel and what we think, early and often.
Good Will
Enter with an open heart, be receptive to others, show up and engage.
Appreciation
Express our care for one another and share our appreciations out loud.
Listening
Seek new ideas, perspectives and listen with intent.
Adapt
Meet people where they are. Be flexible and adapt to each individual.
Acceptance
Create a tolerant environment by welcoming people of all genders, sexual identities, political views, races, abilities, ages and more.
Feedback
Offer helpful ideas, feedback and seek fresh perspective.
Details
Connect youth with positive and supportive adult role models.
Light snacks and refreshments provided.
This is a voluntary/unpaid opportunity but service hours are tracked.
No leadership/prevention experience or drug/alcohol education necessary.
Contact staff for accommodations.
Meeting Schedule
Postponed until further notice due to COVID-19.
Click here for a map of the building.
Click here for a map of the campus.
Contact our staff for more information and to get connected with our team. Email preventcoalition@esd112.org or call 360-952-3587. Visit www.preventcoalition.org for information on our parent organization.
About Prevent
Prevent Coalition’s mission: connecting and supporting communities to build resilience and prevent youth substance use.