Expectations and How to Apply
Keep the Midlands Beautiful is no longer accepting applications for the 2010-2011 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 and also click here to see the what the application form and required waiver looked like for Student Advisory Board membership this year. Then mark your calendar, or put a reminder in your phone, to revisit our website Spring 2011 to find updated forms and apply to join the 2011-2012 Keep the Midlands Beautiful Student Advisory Board.
Spring 2010
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 2010-2011 Student Advisory Board and the Student Advisory Board Leadership Council. Participating students will gain valuable leadership skills and community service experience.
Expectations
There will be two mandatory Saturday events — a workshop in October 2010 and a gathering in spring 2011. All students accepted for the 2010-2011 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 2010 and May 2011; 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 2010;
- help plan speakers and content for the October 2010 Student Advisory Board workshop;
- develop, recruit volunteers, and implement at least one special group project; and
- help plan and host the 2011 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 Friday, April 30, 2010. Leadership Council applicants may be invited for an interview or phone interview. Applicants will be notified of their acceptance by May 14.
The 2010-2011 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 2010-2011 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
