Youth Activation Committee Application
Special Olympics Utah is forming an inclusive group of youth leaders to represent their School and Region as advocates, advisors and participants in leadership development training. Twelve youth leaders (six Unified pairs) with and without intellectual disabilities aged 15 to 19 years old (Sophomores in High School-Freshman in College) will serve on the Youth Activation Committee (YAC) for  two years (Aug 2021 – July 2023) in a role focused on training, engagement and activation at the State level. The major areas of responsibility will include:

Responsibilities:
Actively participate in quarterly YAC conference calls and monthly YAC check-in
Promote Unified Champion Schools on social media outlets
Participate in SOUT youth leadership opportunities (i.e. speeches, presentations, activities, events etc.)
Participate in or help to recruit individuals to play Unified Sports
Coordinate school activities to promote inclusion (i.e. Spread the Word: Inclusion campaign, fundraising, Unified Championship Schools, etc.)
Develop strategies, lead initiatives, and organize events that promote the respect, inclusion, and acceptance of all people, regardless of abilities.
Participate in one SOUT fundraising event (i.e. jump with the YAC Polar Plunge team, volunteer for a Harmons Rootbeer Float shift)
Attend YAC Retreat (one Saturday in September) – mandatory*
Attend and volunteer with the YAC at Fall Soccer Tournament (Oct 8 & 9) – one day mandatory*
One Unified Pair will be selected from the YAC to represent Utah at the 2022 USA games in Orlando.


Timeline for application and selection:
Applications are due to youngathletes@sout.org by  May 31, 2021
In person/ Virtual interview will take place The week of June 1- June 11
Nominees will be announced by SOUT by June 30, 2021

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Name (First and Last) *
Date of Birth *
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Email address *
Permanent Home address (address, city, state, zipcode) *
Mailing address (if different from above)
Phone number *
Emergency Contact Name and Number *
High School/ University Name *
Grade/ Year *
Major (if applicable)
School Liaison Name *
School Liaison Email *
Name of Unified Buddy you're applying with *
What Special Olympics Sports and events have you participated in (if any)? *
Describe specific roles you have played in Special Olympics events. *
What does inclusion mean to you? *
What leadership roles have you held in other school and/or community organizations? *
Describe how you've reached out to help others in your school and community. *
Why do you want to be part of the State Youth Activation Committee *
How do you plan to create an inclusive environment in your school and community? *
What other activities (school and community) are you involved in, and what are your plans for balancing State YAC duties with your other activities?
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