BECOME A YOUTH ALLY
How to become an adult ally for youth
A youth ally strives to be a partner and a role model to youth people, teaching them and learning from them. A youth ally approaches working with young people as a possible partnership; an equal relationship that can benefit each of them and the work that they do together.
A youth ally:
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How to become an adult ally for youth
A youth ally strives to be a partner and a role model to youth people, teaching them and learning from them. A youth ally approaches working with young people as a possible partnership; an equal relationship that can benefit each of them and the work that they do together.
A youth ally:
- Includes youth in decision making
- Believes that youth are valuable and have potential
- Supports and encourages the hopes and dreams of young people
- Believes that youth can be “youth” and still be partners
- Supports young peoples development; as meaningful participants, valued leaders and equal partners
- Volunteers as a mentor or tutor to a young person
- Provides opportunities for youth as interns, to go on field trips, as volunteers, etc….
- Speaks out and advocates for youth, especially those who are least represented, when such advocacy is needed
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