Youth Advisory Council Meetings

The application for the YAC is now closed. Check back here for updates, or next year when the application opens for the 26/27 school year.

Who can apply?

At the time of the application, interested applicants must: 

• Live in Washington 
• Be ages 13-22 
  • Applicants under 18 need:  
    • Parent or guardian permission to take part. 
    • A trusted adult to provide emotional and/or technical support during meetings (trusted adults do not have to attend meetings).
• Have internet and email access, and able to use or learn Zoom, GroupMe, and Basecamp

How will members be selected?

DOH staff will score eligible and complete applications and select members based on the following: 

• Quality of responses to application questions
• Applicants who have experience with the health care system
• Mix of members who reflect Washington’s young people
• Geographic representation 

What is the schedule for the 25/26 cohort?

The application timeline and schedule for the 25/26 cohort is:

• April-May: Application period for new members

• May-June: Application screening, review and selection.

  • We hope to notify selected members by June 30th, 2025. 

• July: Onboarding period.

  • Selected members will be required to read and sign a consent to participate and virtually meet with DOH staff via Zoom prior to the first meeting.

  • For members who are under 18, a parent or guardian must also sign the consent form and attend the virtual meeting. 

• August: Youth Public Health Summit and YAC Kick Off meeting, August 1st, 2025 in Olympia, WA. This event will be offered in person and virtually. More information to come.

• September-June: YAC Gen 3 Meeting and project period

Members receive a $50.00 e-gift card for every meeting and activity they actively participate in!