KCHD Youth Health Board; image courtesy of KCHD

KNOX COUNTY -- The Youth Health Board is now accepting applications from Knox County high school students. Not only is this program a great resume builder for potential college applications, but it provides a learning opportunity in the field of public health and other health-related professions.

“Students on the Youth Health Board gain life experience that they can take with them into college and their daily lives,” said Reantha Pillay, public health educator for KCHD. “Students get to be involved in projects within their own community and network with professionals. It’s also a great place to meet students with similar goals and passions from different high schools.”

Monthly meetings feature guest speakers and volunteer opportunities that enable students to explore and act on issues affecting our community such as mental health, emergency preparedness, physical activity, nutrition, and adolescent health issues.

Youth Health Board applicants will need to commit to:

• Serving a one-year term, May 2022 – April 2023
• Attending monthly meetings
• Attending a minimum of two Focus & Social meetings
• Serving a minimum of 15 hours through various volunteer and public health community events

Visit the Youth Health Board page to learn more about the program and to submit your application. If you have questions about this program, please email reantha.pillay@knoxcounty.org.

The application is open through April 15, 2022.

For more information about Knox County Health Department, you may visit www.knoxcounty.org/health.