NN4Y is committed to ensuring that our work is driven directly by the priorities of young people. The National Youth Advisory Council (NYAC) provides young adults the opportunity to set NN4Y’s priorities and focus, ensuring that our work consistently supports our mission and amplifies youth with lived experience nationally.
We are expanding our approach to deepen partnerships with youth who have experienced homelessness and are survivors of abuse and/or exploitation.
Eligibility
- Be at least 18 years old.
- Have lived experience of homelessness.
- Have transitioned out of crisis intervention services, programs, and housing.
- Live in stable housing, are employed, and/or are pursuing educational/workforce development goals.
- Have an interest and passion for learning about government and public policy.
- Support NN4Y’s Mission, Vision, and Values.
Commitment
- Willing to educate the public, policymakers, and youth practitioners.
- Attend the annual 2-day NYAC retreat in October, and attend the 2-day National Summit and Hill Day held in March.
- Agree to not participate in advocacy that is not endorsed by NN4Y as an NYAC member.
- Willing and able to serve on the NYAC for a minimum of two (2) years.
Benefits
- Collaborate with executive staff and key decision-makers at NN4Y.
- Build relationships and increase your leadership and communication skills.
- Meet and collaborate with peer leaders across the country who are equally passionate about ending youth homelessness and making a difference.
- Be trained on skills that you can use to put on your resume.
- Participation stipends.
Please note: We have concluded our recruitment for our 2026-2027 NYAC cohort, new applications will not be considered until next year.
Each NYAC term begins in September, with new applicants being interviewed from June to August. While applications are accepted year-round, those submitted outside of the interview process will not be reviewed until the following Summer.
