TNB Member Application 2026-2027
DEADLINE: JULY 14th 2026
Round one: The application is currently open! It will close on June 12th, and interviews for select applicants will occur during the second half of June.  
 
DEADLINE: AUGUST 14, 2026
Round two: The application will reopen for the second round from August 3rd-14th. Interviews for select applicants in the second round will happen in the second half of August. 

ELIGIBILITY:
  • Student at any Arlington County High School (public or private) between 14-18 years old
  • Live in Arlington County  

DESCRIPTION:
The Teen Network Board (TNB) is a group of high school students who strive to:
  • Strengthen teen voice in the community
  • Provide a teen perspective on school and community issues
  • Make a positive difference in Arlington
TNB members meet in committees to address specific issues such as drugs and alcohol prevention, positive peer relations, healthy intimate partner relationships, communications, and teen employment/ volunteer/ community service opportunities. They develop strategies on how to make changes in their community and implement the strategies in action through attending meetings, planning sessions, and giving presentations to the County Board and middle school youth; this includes other county government agencies and community groups.

MEMBERSHIP:
General members of the Teen Network Board are not limited by number. They are allowed to participate in all general meetings and encouraged to join a subcommittee. They will work with all the members on projects and recommendations that the TNB undertakes. They will be eligible to run for a leadership position after a minimum of one year on the TNB.

CONTACT: 
Mark Perez, Prevention Specialist & Interim Coordinator of the Teen Network Board (TNB) 
Email: mperez1@arlingtonva.us
Phone: 703-910-0812
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Personal Contact Information
Full Name *
Ex. Jane Smith
Personal Pronoun(S) *
Date of Birth *
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Address *
City *
State *
Enter abbreviation (ex. VA)
Zip code *
Phone (cell)
Please put number in this format: xxx-xxx-xxxx
Phone (home/other)
Please put number in this format: xxx-xxx-xxxx
Email *
Best way to contact me is through: *
(Check all that apply)
Required
Parent/Guardian Contact Information
Parent/Guardian full name *
Relation to applicant *
Parent/Guardian phone: *
(Submit the best number to call if there is an emergency. Please put number in this format: xxx-xxx-xxxx)
Parent/Guardian email *
School Information
High school for 2024-25 Academic year *
Required
Select the grade that you will be in next year *
Required
Activities
List clubs or activities that you currently take part in or plan to participate in *
Include the year and leadership roles if applicable.
Teen Network Board Participation
What forms of TNB involvement would interest you? *
Check all that apply. Co-Chair positions and Committee Chair positions are only for returning members.
This Year
In Future Years
Not for me
Participate in meetings
Attend events
Promote TNB through our social media
Assist in Planning Events
Serve as the Co-Chair of TNB (Returning Members only)
Serve as a Committee Chair (Returning Members only)
Short Answer Questions
1. Why do you want to be a member of the Teen Network Board? *
2. What skills will you be able to bring to the Teen Network Board? *
3. How did you hear about the Teen Network Board? *
School announcement, personal recommendation, arlingtonteens.com, etc.
Adult References
Please list two non-family member adult references who can speak about your desire to make an impact in the community or about special that skills you possess.
1. Adult reference full name (not a family member) *
1. Adult reference phone *
Please put number in this format: xxx-xxx-xxxx
1. Adult reference email *
2. Adult reference full name *
2. Adult reference phone *
Please put number in this format: xxx-xxx-xxxx
2. Adult reference email *
Confirmation of Authenticity
I certify that the statements made on this application and all supporting materials are true and accurate. I have also read and understand the time commitments and responsibilities of the position outlined in the descriptions.  
By checking the box below, I agree to the Confirmation of Authenticity outlined above. *
Required
Parental/Guardian Consent
I give my child permission to participate as a member of the Arlington Teen Network Board. I release the Partnership for Children, Youth, and Families, individual volunteers and staff, and Arlington County Government from all liability relating to Teen Network Board activities.
By checking the box below, I agree to the Parental/Guardian Consent outlined above. *
Required
Photo consent- parents/ guardians will be provided county media release form to sign prior to youth's first day with the TNB. *
Required
Parental/Guardian Transportation Consent
The Teen Network Board hosts and attends events outside of its biweekly meetings. These include but are not limited to regularly scheduled meetings, trainings, conferences, panel discussions and other identified activities included in the membership/participation of TNB. Events may be located in bordering states or counties. *
Required
Emergency Contact
In the event of an emergency, contact...
Emergency contact full name *
Emergency contact phone (daytime) *
Put number in this format: xxx-xxx-xxxx
Emergency contact phone (evening) *
Put number in this format: xxx-xxx-xxxx
Emergency contact relation to applicant *
Ex. Neighbor or Parent
Statement of Commitment (Required for Appointed Members)
The Teen Network Board will provide the following to its members throughout their term:
  •  Respect for your opinions
  •  Engage you in meaningful activities that allow you to develop and learn new skills
  •  Relay important information to you in a timely manner
  •  Meetings will follow the school schedule and dates will be made available at the beginning of the year.

The TNB Youth Member understands and agrees to commit to the following throughout his/her term:
  •  Participate in at least 13 out of 16 general meetings
  •  Attend meetings regularly and provide suggestions, ideas, and opinions to the team
  •  Serve on one of the committees
  •  Check and respond to email regularly and promptly
  •  Work to promote the mission of the TNB to others in the community
  •  Help the team to define, monitor, and reflect on the implementation of our mission statement

The TNB understands that scheduling conflicts with meetings and/or special events may occur throughout the TNB Youth Member’s term. When necessary, the youth will inform the team of his/her scheduling conflicts by notifying the Co-Chairs ahead of time.
By checking the box below, I certify that I have read and agree to the Statement of Commitment outlined above.
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