2021 High School SHINE Application
The GLSEN Washington SHINE Team is a group of student leaders working to create safer schools and communities throughout Washington.  The team members will meet regularly throughout the year to develop skills, form a network of other youth leaders, and organize programs in the community that promote respect for LGBTQ+ students. SHINE members must be committed to being inclusive and responsible and must follow through on organizing responsibilities for the team. Each member must be open to learning, willing to examine their own privileges, and dedicated to developing leadership/activism skills.

The SHINE Team will consist of 15-20 young people from Washington State who will meet virtually every weekend to plan and present events, programs, and actions that seek to shift the landscape for LGBTQ+ students in Washington. Possible projects this year include advocacy for gender-neutral bathrooms in schools and the creation of training modules for professional development.

Requirements to join:
- Applicant must be between the ages of 14 and 19 at the time of submitting your application.
- Applicant must be able to attend weekly SHINE meetings occurring from 4:30–6:00 p.m. PT
- Applicant must be available to spend up one and a half hours outside of SHINE meetings working on programmatic activities.

Applications are due by October 31st, 2021 at 11:59 p.m. Once you have submitted your application, we will reach out to set up an interview time. Accepted applicants will be notified as soon as possible. A stipend of $100 will be provided assuming full completion of the program with above 70% meeting attendance.

If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please reach out to program organizer lily@glsenwa.org. We'd love to hear from you!

Please read the application in full before inputting answers to any of the questions.
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About you
Before we get to learn about your actions, we'd like to learn a bit about you.
What is your first name? Please list your preferred name. *
What is your last name? *
How old are you? Please note that the senior SHINE Team only accepts applicants who are between the ages of 14–19 at the time of their application being submitted. If you are 11–14 years old, you are more than welcome to apply to our younger SHINE Team at this link: https://forms.gle/4RCHg3j5KUV3NXkm6. If you are above the age of 19, we encourage you to seek out our volunteer opportunities! *
What are your pronouns? Please note that if you would like us to avoid using pronouns and instead use your name when referring to you, you may feel free to state so here.
What school, if applicable, are you attending this school year? Please do not abbreviate the name of your school. Please note that not currently attending a school/educational institution or being home-schooled will not disqualify you as an applicant nor affect our decision process in any way. *
What grade, if applicable, are you participating in this year? If you are not attending school or are not a student at a school which uses traditional grades, please state so in your answer to this question. *
Are your parents/guardians comfortable with you working on projects that might be public in regards to LGBTQ+-related topics? If no, some accommodations can be made to assist in protecting your privacy. *
What is your ZIP code? *
Optional Demographic Questions
Please only answer these questions if you feel comfortable. Your answers will help us make sure that we are serving our whole community.
Do you identify as a person of color?
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If you identify as a person of color, and feel comfortable expanding on the identities you hold, use this space to tell us more.
Do you identify as a member of the LGBTQ+ community?
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Do you identify as transgender, nonbinary, or gender non-conforming?
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Prerequisite Information to Participation
In almost all cases, a yes answer to these questions is a requirement to participation. If you are concerned or have any questions, please reach out over email to jared@glsenwa.org and lily@glsenwa.org.
Are you available to attend weekly SHINE meetings occurring on Sundays from 4:30 p.m. PT — 6:00 p.m. PT? If you are unsure of your availability, please let us know by saying so in the "Other" option. Please accompany this response with a guess as to when you will be certain of your availability. *
If accepted to the team, I agree to fill out GLSEN Washington's Emergency Information form by the end of December 2021. Our Emergency Information form collects information to be used in the event of an emergency which threatens your medical health or physical safety — e.g. an allergy attack or a robbery. The information collected includes emergency contact information for someone you trust, the address of the typical location you'll be Zooming into our meeting from, any life-threatening medical complications, and how you would like us to respond in the event of medical crisis. All information collected by this form will be kept strictly confidential and will only be accessible by select GLSEN Washington employees. *
What email address would you like us to contact you at? Please ensure that this email address can receives email messages. If you are using a school-assigned email address, please make sure that it can receive emails from individuals who are not affiliated with your school district. *
Tell us about your activism! We want to know all about you so please share as much detail as you can on the questions below.
Describe yourself in two sentences. *
Please share how GLSEN Washington can support you during your time in the SHINE program should you be accepted (e.g. interpreter, check-ins, accessibility needs, internet access, transportation, etc.).
Are you involved with an in-school Gay-Straight Alliance, Queer-Straight Alliance, Pride Club, or the like? If so, what has been your role in working within this group? *
Have you been involved in organizing or participating in an event at school or in your local community around safer schools for LGBTQ+ students? If so, please describe your involvement. *
What are your strengths and weaknesses when working in groups? Please be honest! *
Why should we select you to be on the GLSEN Washington SHINE Team? *
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