GET INVOLVED
Join the movement to amplify youth voices and create lasting change in Washington state.
WAYS TO GET INVOLVED
JOIN OUR BOARD
Shape Washington's future by joining our Board of Directors. Youth lead. Youth decide.
START A CHAPTER
Launch a new chapter in your area and become a leader in the youth organizing movement.
JOIN A CHAPTER
Connect with a local chapter near you and start organizing with other young people in your community.
VOLUNTEER
Support our campaigns, events, and organizing efforts with your time and skills.
SUPPORT OUR WORK
Support youth-led organizing and advocacy work across Washington state.
JOIN THE WYA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
YOUTH LEAD. YOUTH DECIDE.
Young people are not just the future — we're the present. But the systems around us weren't built to hear, value, or implement change from our voices.
SHAPE WASHINGTON'S FUTURE
Washington Youth Alliance (WYA) is the state's only youth-led advocacy organization that amplifies the power of youth voices across Washington. We transform listening into action, creating spaces where young people shape their own futures.
When you join our board, you're not just another member — you're steering the direction of youth advocacy statewide.
WHAT WE STAND FOR
Youth Mental Health: Every young person deserves access to mental health resources and support
Gun Violence Prevention: Creating safe schools and communities where youth can thrive
Educational Equity: Fighting for schools that serve all youth, especially those from rural, immigrant, and low-income communities
College & Career Readiness: Preparing youth for leadership in their futures, not just advocacy
Youth Representation: Building a healthy democracy where youth voices shape policy
$38M
SECURED FOR YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH CARE
10
CHAPTERS STATEWIDE
85%
BOARD UNDER AGE 24
WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR
- ✓ You're under 24 and ready to lead change
- ✓ You're passionate about one or more of our issue areas
- ✓ You can commit to monthly virtual board meetings
- ✓ You can attend our annual board retreat in August (in-person)
- ✓ You bring authentic perspective from your lived experience
- ✓ You're from ANYWHERE in Washington
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- ✓ You believe young people closest to problems are closest to solutions
NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED — We provide comprehensive training and support to all board members. Your lived experience and passion matter more than any resume.
WHAT YOU'LL ACTUALLY DO
As a WYA board member, you will:
→ Set the strategic direction for statewide youth advocacy
→ Guide campaigns that create real policy wins
→ Connect your chapter or community to statewide movement
→ Turn youth stories into action and lasting change
→ Build infrastructure for sustainable youth power
→ Develop leadership skills through hands-on governance
COMMITMENT & TERM
Board Commitment: Monthly virtual meetings + Annual retreat in August
Term: 1 year (renewable)
Applications: Rolling basis - Apply anytime!
YOUR STORY MATTERS. YOUR VOICE LEADS.
We don't just listen. We act — and young people are the ones leading that action.
Not ready for the board but want to get involved?
