"I signed up for YAAB because I think it's a great cause and a great way to get involved and give back to the community. I love the idea of having a voice in something at such a young age, especially with an issue that affects so many people worldwide. I hope to make a difference with someone, somewhere in the community, and hope to gain experience with working in a group and seeing the lives of others."—Bucks County 11th grade student and YAAB member
AWP’s Young Adult Advisory Board (YAAB) is a group of passionate and creative youth leaders (ages 14-18) dedicated to raising awareness about dating violence among their peers and helping AWP create a safer Bucks County. They do this by informing decision-making at AWP and working alongside staff to plan various awareness campaigns, events, and speaking engagements.
Members work independently to meet goals and prepare for bi-weekly meetings during which all members will share what they’ve been working on, brainstorm future projects together, and learn more about the inner workings of nonprofits like AWP. This is a great leadership opportunity, and despite the seriousness of this topic, a fun way to work together with teens across Bucks County!
To sign up for YAAB, apply to become an AWP volunteer by clicking the button below. For any questions about YAAB, email prevention@awomansplace.org