Expectations and How to Apply
Keep the Midlands Beautiful is currently accepting applications for the 2011-2012 Student Advisory Board and Student Advisory Board Leadership Council.
If you are currently in 8th - 11th grade, interested in the environment, enjoy community service, and are looking for activities for your next school year - read the information below. You may link to the application below or by clicking here. Then mark your calendar, or put a reminder in your phone, to submit your 2011-2012 Keep the Midlands Beautiful Student Advisory Board application no later than May 7.
Spring 2011
Introduction
Are you in high school? Do you want to help improve the community and the environment and have a great time doing it? The Keep the Midlands Beautiful Student Advisory Board (SAB) expands participation in beautification, waste reduction, recycling, and litter prevention activities among area high school students. Keep the Midlands Beautiful is seeking enthusiastic high school students from Richland and Lexington counties to participate in the 2011-2012 Student Advisory Board and the Student Advisory Board Leadership Council. Participating students will gain valuable leadership skills and community service experience.
Expectations
There are two mandatory Saturday events — a workshop in October 2011 and a gathering in spring 2012. All students accepted for the 2011-2012 Student Advisory Board and SAB Leadership Council are expected to attend both events.
Additionally:
Members of the Student Advisory Board are also expected to:
- participate in at least two Keep the Midlands Beautiful service projects (minimum of six volunteer service hours) between September 2011 and May 2012; and
- support and attend projects and events planned by the SAB Leadership Council.
Members of the Student Advisory Board Leadership Council must additionally:
- attend eight monthly SAB Leadership Council meetings on Saturdays beginning in August 2011;
- help plan speakers and content for the October 2011 Student Advisory Board workshop;
- develop, recruit volunteers, and implement at least one special group project; and
- help plan and host the 2012 Spring Student Advisory Board event
Note: After 2 unexcused absences, Leadership Council members will be removed from their position and replaced by an alternate.
All participants must secure their own transportation to and from all meetings and events.
How to Participate
Applications are required. Please submit the application form and required waiver to Keep the Midlands Beautiful by Saturday, May 7, 2011. Leadership Council applicants may be invited for an interview or phone interview. Applicants will be notified of their acceptance the week of May 23.
The 2011-2012 Student Advisory Board will be comprised of up to 60 students from Richland County School Districts 1 and 2, Lexington Districts 1-3, and Richland/Lexington District 5. The Leadership Council will be comprised of up to 12 students. All students will serve on the board for the 2011-2012 school year. Student Advisory Board and Student Advisory Board Leadership Council members will be selected on an individual basis; however, care will be taken to achieve a balance in the schools represented.
Questions?
Please call (803) 733-1139 or e-mail info@keepthemidlandsbeautiful.org.
The KMB Student Advisory Board is made possible through the support of
