15 FOREVER YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE
2015 -2016
Youth Civic Engagement, Leadership, and Grantmaking Program
of The Community Foundation Serving Boulder County
The 15 Forever Program is a youth civic engagement, leadership, and grantmaking program. The intention of 15
Forever is to address the needs and concerns of Boulder County youth from a youth perspective. Each year 15
Forever will grant $15,000 in grants to programs focused on the youth of Boulder County.
As a member of the 15 Forever Youth Advisory Committee, you will . . .
 Gain direct volunteer and philanthropic experience in the community
 Partner with students from different schools to make a difference
 Develop leadership skills
 Learn about youth needs and assets in your community
 Make decisions about grants that impact youth
 Increase your opportunities for personal growth
 Meet new friends and have fun!
To join 15 Forever, you must . . .
 Be at least 15 years old
 Be a Boulder County resident
 Have a desire to make a positive impact
 Commit at least one year of your time and attend regularly scheduled meetings
* 8-10 regular meetings in Boulder and Longmont
* One full-day retreat in September
* Occasional sub-committee/review meetings
 Have a willingness to work collectively and be open to learning
 Previous leadership experience not required
For more information about this and our other grant committees, please contact
Stefan Reyes at Stefan@commfound.org or 303-442-0436
15 Forever Youth Advisory Committee
2015 - 2016 Application
Application Deadline: Monday, August 24, 2015
Name
Address (with zip code)
E-mail Address
Cell Phone
Age
Home Phone
Name of school (if any) you’ll attend 2015-16 year:
Birth Date
Grade 2015-16:
Recommendation — Please include a recommendation with your application, as described in the
attached form. You can submit the recommendation with your application, or the person writing it can
send it in separately.
And please be specific as you answer these questions!
1. Why do you want to be a 15 Forever Youth Leader?
2. What issues or problems do you think youth face in Boulder County? What do you think can be done about
these issues or problems?
3. What are you passionate about? What do you like to do in your free time?
4. Tell us about your experience in community service?
5. What specific activities do you plan to be involved in during this school year? When do they take place?
6. What specific qualities or perspectives would you bring to the group? How?
-------------- Please read and sign the following. A parent/guardian signature is required. --------------I understand that if I become a member of the 15 Forever Youth Advisory Committee, I will be responsible for
participating 6-10 hours per month from September to May. This includes a half-day retreat in September,
regular meetings, and occasional after-school, evening, or weekend activities.
Applicant Signature & Date
Parent/Guardian Signature & Date
Please return by email, fax or mail:
The Community Foundation Serving Boulder County · Attn: Stefan Reyes
1123 Spruce Street · Boulder, CO 80302 · Stefan@commfound.org· fax: 303-442-1221
DEADLINE: Monday, August 24, 2015
15 Forever Youth Leader
2015-2016 Application
Recommendation Form
To the applicant
Fill out this form and give it to someone who knows you well. A good source for a recommendation is a
teacher, school counselor or program leader. Recommendations are due by Monday, August 24, 2015.
Applicant Name:
To the recommender
The 15 Forever Program is a youth civic engagement, leadership, and grantmaking program of The Community
Foundation. The intention of the 15 Forever Fund is to address the needs and concerns of Boulder County youth
from a youth perspective. Each year, the 15 Forever Youth Advisory Committee grants $15,000 to agencies
and programs focused on the youth of Boulder County.
The applicant named above has chosen you to write a letter of recommendation on his or her behalf. On another
sheet of paper, with this form attached, please explain the following:
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Your relationship to the applicant;
Highlight his/her potential or realized leadership skills and experience
Characterize his/her commitment to community.
Please mail, email, or fax your recommendation letter to the contact listed at the bottom of this page by
August 24th, 2015.
Name of Reference:
Relationship to Applicant:
Signature:
Date:
Thank you for your time!
The Community Foundation Serving Boulder County · Attn: Stefan Reyes
1123 Spruce Street · Boulder, CO 80302 · Stefan@commfound.org· fax: 303-442-1221