[nndl] Suicide Among Our Children: Austin Council of PTA general meeting Please Attend

Austin, Texas August 16, 2008
Youth Partnership for Change (YPC) is an alcohol prevention education program that empowers young people to raise awareness in Austin area community about the number one drug of choice for young people in Texas - alcohol. Young people will serve as community educators, sharing their knowledge through exciting community presentations and outreach activities to help peers, parents, and community members understand the real dangers and consequences of underage alcohol use.

The primary goal of YPC is to empower young people to take a leadership role in educating peers, parents, and community members on the dangers and consequences of underage alcohol use in schools and communities in Central Texas. YPC also seeks to increase the awareness in Central Texas of the underage drinking laws and the mental and physical effects that result from underage alcohol use.

YPC Community Educators are young people between the ages of 16-21, who are concerned about underage drinking and want to take action. They make presentations in Travis, Hays and Williamson counties to share why they are personally concerned about this topic and to also educate the community about the danger of underage alcohol use.

We are currently looking for young people to hire as Community Educators.

Who We’re Looking For…
You might make a great YPC Community Educator if you are…
• 16 – 21 years of age
• Concerned about underage drinking and want to take action
• Interested in making a difference in Travis county, by sharing why you are concerned about underage alcohol use
• A U.S. citizen or possess a social security card
• Have transportation or have access to transportation
• Model appropriate behavior in regards to alcohol use
• Can commit team meetings for a few hours a couple times a month
What You Get
As a Community Educator you will …
• Feel good about enhancing the community by sharing their sharing where they are personally concerned about this issue
• Earn up to $150/month in exchange for service
• Gain professional skills
• Receive training in underage alcohol issues, public speaking, job skills, and team building.
• Enjoy the support of a close-knit group of young people making a difference in the Austin community
• Participate in service that will strengthen your resume

If you know anyone that might be interested get more information from www.youthlaunch.org