2018-2019 LGBT/Ally Youth Leadership Opportunities:

The Queer Youth Task Force is proud to announce its Leadership Development Project to inspire, empower, and support LGBT/Allied youth in Santa Cruz County.

The project develops leadership by facilitating youth involvement in local community service and through participation in local, regional, and national conferences.

• Queer, Trans* and Ally Youth Council of Santa Cruz County (2018-2019): An LGBTIQA+ and Ally youth council made up of representatives from area schools’ GSA leaders, ASB officers, youth leaders from places of worship and other youth programs. RECRUITING NOW for 2017-2018 school year

• Queer & Trans People of Color Conference 2019: A weekend-long conference for queer and trans students of color who are activists, organizers, and leaders. Registration and permission slip required — applications required and limited availability. More information TBA.

• Gender Spectrum Camp, East Bay, CA (Summer 2019): A weekend camp in Northern California for Trans*, Gender Non-binary and Cis-gender youth. Includes travel and overnight accommodations — applications required and limited availability. RECRUITING for SUMMER 2018

• BAYMEC Gala, San Jose, CA (September 30, 2019): An annual gala put on by a four-county LGBT political action group that has been advocating for the civil rights of LGBT people since 1984. For students who have a strong interest in LGBT politics. More information TBA.

• Models of Pride Conference, Los Angeles, CA (Fall 2018): A one-day youth-led conference for LGBTQ youth and allies. Includes travel and overnight accommodations — applications required and limited availability. More information TBA.

• Queer, Trans & Allied Student Summit of Santa Cruz County, (March 2, 2019): A local summit featuring workshops for and by Santa Cruz County LGBTQ youth. No travel outside of Santa Cruz County required — open to all middle school and high school students. Lakeview Middle School, Watsonville, 9:30 am – 2:00 pm.

• Youth Empowerment Summit (YES), San Francisco, CA (November 17, 2018): A one-day, youth-led conference for LGBTIQ youth and allies organized by the GSA Network. Includes travel organized by local school districts. Registration and permission slip required. More information TBA.

• Creating Change Conference, Detroit, Michigan (Jan. 22nd-27th 2019): A week-long national conference for LGBT activists, organizers, and leaders. Includes travel and overnight accommodations — applications required and limited availability. RECRUITING NOW! Applications due October 1st at 5:00 pm.

For more information, contact us at (831) 427-4004.

Last updated November 15, 2018