Youth Ambassadors
Youth ambassadors spread awareness about free youth events in the community to help their peers find connection, have fun, and explore their interests. We offer a wide range of activities, from ice skating, to crafting, to yard games and BBQs!
Earn volunteer hours and make a difference in the lives of fellow middle and high school students. Interested? Download the application below, and send your filled out copy to Maya Olson, Youth Engagement Coordinator for Empower Youth Network, at maya@empoweryouthnetwork.org
Be the Change Youth Summit
In the spring, the Empower Youth Network partners with the two youth councils to organize a summit for middle school aged students. Topics for the summit are selected by students based on relevancy.
Stay tuned for more details!
Links for Teens
- Above the Influence Fun, facts, help , speak. Campaigns
- Resources for Valley TeensServices for Snoqualmie Valley and Riverview youth
- Youth Engagement for health promotion
- Al-ateen meetings and support for living with addiction
- Clearinghouse Alcohol and Drug Abuse Institute UW, helpful links and free promotional materials
- Alcohol Information Center Lots of information on aspects of alcohol use and abuse
- CAMY The Center on Alcohol Marketing and Youth
- Center for Disease Control Fact Sheet on underage drinking
- Whats Driving You on drinking and driving
- Girls Health Promotion for improving health of girls and women
- Tobacco free Kids Take Action, Facts and Initiatives
- National Youth Media Campaign Join Kids across the country doing prevention
- TeenLine Drug Alcohol Teen Crisis Line
- Put This on the Map East King County film project and resources for GBLTQ youth