"On any given day, more than 1/3 of patients being treated in children's hospitals are teenagers like you!"

The Youth Leadership Council (YLC) is a group of students grades 8 – 12, who are committed to being socially conscious and responsible in making a difference for children and teens receiving treatment for cancer and other life-threatening illnesses through the Alicia Rose Victorious Foundation.

Youth Leadership Council Member Description  

• Assemble and ship over 500 Teen Kits and Bandana Pillows to hospitalized teens throughout the country!
• Be an ambassador for ARVF by raising awareness of ARVF’s mission and impact.
• Brainstorm ideas with other members of YLC for the various components of Victorious 4 Teens programs, including its unique and one-of-a-kind Teen Kit
• Participate in YLC meetings, volunteer opportunities, fundraisers, and events.
• Provide content, LIKE and SHARE, for ARVF social media and website.

Why join the Youth Leadership Council?

• Bridge the gap by being an advocate for hospitalized teens in their communities, outside of the classroom.
• Build valuable skills in leadership development, teamwork, and organization.
• Develop knowledge of non-profit structure and operations.
• Obtain volunteer experience and learn resume building.
• Gain a deep satisfaction in knowing that your involvement will help provide #Victorious4Teens programs to hospitalized teens throughout the country.

YLC Member Expectations

• Become knowledgeable about ARVF’s story and mission to accurately represent the organization’s goals to the community.
• Commit to attending a minimum number of the monthly meetings (YLC meetings are held approximately one weeknight a month from 7:00 - 8:30 pm, September through June. For this upcoming year, all meetings will be held virtually over Zoom.)
• Teens 4 Teens fun-raising! Fundraise on your own, or through your school clubs.
• Participation in at least two ARVF volunteer events throughout the year, including MLK Day of Service during Teen Cancer Awareness Week.
• Willing to engage with other teens and communicate with the ARVF staff and team.

Interested in YLC, and being Victorious 4 Teens?

Email info@arvf.org with any additional questions.