2026 - 2027 AWARE Ohio Asian American Youth Advisory Board

About the YAB Program

Member of the Youth Advisory Board will attend monthly meetings where you will: 

• Join a supportive, inclusive space with other Asian American peers from across Northwest Ohio

• Learn and discuss about key issues facing Asian American communities (e.g., Asian American history, representation in media, identity, and racial discrimination)

• Build your leadership skills by participating in small group discussions and providing your feedback on a new nonprofit's programs, materials, outreach, and community impact

• Earn volunteer/community service hours for your participation

You are eligible to participate if you:

• Live in Northwest Ohio

• Are a current high school student

• Identify as Asian American (inclusive of all identities!)

• Are able to actively participate in all monthly meetings

Meetings will take place monthly on Sundays at 5 - 7 PM from September 2026 - April 2027. Free pizza will be provided! 

Meetings will be at All-nations Bible Church in Perrysburg, Ohio. Although meetings are hosted at the church, this program has no religious affiliation and welcomes students of all religious backgrounds and beliefs.

Applications are due by Friday, September 4 at 11:59 PM. Please Cherice Chan, AWARE Ohio Youth Program Director, at chericechan@awareohio.org with any questions.