San Diego, California, USA
Scope: Local
How youth are involved: Advisory Council, Other Leadership Position, Project Design, Planning, Spokespeople, Program Delivery, Evaluation
Benefits of involving youth in decision making: Attracting the attention of local decision makers and funders. The youth become civically responsible and creative in solving real issues with the community.
Advice to Others: Give them a safe place to succeed and fail. Teach them to learn through both experiences. Empower them to exercise their right to speak out about issues that are important to them.
Web Address: http://www.volunteersandiego.org

Oakland , California, USA
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How youth are involved: Board, Other Leadership Position, Project Design, Planning, Spokespeople, Program Delivery, Evaluation
Benefits of involving youth in decision making: The conferences and events improve because they are directed at youth and the opinion of high school and college students.
Advice to Others: It is the best aspect of many youth organizations. People support what they themselves create and if they are part of the process they will develop an attachment to the organization.
Web Address: http://www.casc.net

Adelaide, Australia
Scope: Regional
How youth are involved: Advisory Council, Other Leadership Position, Evaluation
Benefits of involving youth in decision making: Young people own their learning and become empowered to take control over their future/pathways beyond school
Advice to Others: Have a clear understanding of the partnership role that schools and community organisations can develop with each other. Clear structures and responsibilities for both partners, common agreed on goals where both partners are clear about the outcomes.