Join the GUTF

Youth Advisory Board

Have ideas for how to strengthen the GUTF community, reach more youth in distress, and lead change for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth and allies to thrive?

Join the Give Us The Floor Youth Advisory Board and you can earn community service hours while making a difference.

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why join

Joining the Youth Advisory Board is a fun way to:

  • Add valuable leadership experience to your résumé

  • Earn community service hours (up to 10 hours)

  • Take an active role in shaping the future of GUTF

  • Make a difference for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth and allies across the US at a critical time for support

eligibility

To be considered for a Youth Advisory Board position, applicants must be:

  • age 13 to 24 and a US resident (under 18 members must have signed parental consent)

  • active participant and/or facilitator on GUTF app

  • passionate about peer support

  • willing to share insights from their own experience

role Overview

Responsibilities:

  • Share insights on youth needs

  • Give feedback on programs and communications

  • Test new ideas and features

  • Promote GUTF in your networks

  • Support fundraising/community goals

Time Commitment:

  • Quarterly 90-min Zoom board meetings (required attendance 75%)

  • Subcommittee participation optional (~4 meetings/year)

  • Monthly 1–3 hours on average

  • Optional attendance at special events

  • One-year renewable term

  • Confidentiality agreement required