Hawaii Youth Food Council Membership Application Form (2024-2025)
Mahalo for your interest in applying to be part of the Hawai‘i Youth Food Council (HYFC) for the 2024-2025 school year!

HYFC is a group of motivated students from public, charter, and independent high schools from across Hawai‘i. HYFC was launched in February 2020 and is a program of Hawai‘i Farm to School and the Hawai‘i Public Health Institute. HYFC’s mission is to engage youth in policy and systems change efforts that result in a just and equitable local food system for a healthier Hawai‘i.

QUALIFICATIONS
- Must be a high school student in Hawai'i during the 2024-2025 school year.
- Must be passionate about food, nutrition, agriculture, and making a difference in Hawai‘i.
- Must participate in regular online meetings (frequency determined by the council) and respond to email in a timely manner.
- Must be able to commit approximately 10-15 hours per month to council meetings and activities.

BENEFITS
- Develop your leadership and communication skills
- Work with a group of dedicated peers
- Engage in policy advocacy and event planning
- Receive guidance and mentorship from experts in the field
- Travel opportunities to HYFC hosted and other events
- Make a difference for Hawai‘i’s local food systems!

TIMELINE
- Selected applicants will be invited to interview by the current HYFC Coordinator 
- The council term is through May 2025.

Questions can be directed to hyfc@hiphi.org. Visit www.hiphi.org/HYFC for more information about HYFC.

Mahalo nui loa and good luck!
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Why are you interested in being a member of the Hawaiʻi Youth Food Council? *
Email: *
First Name: *
Last Name: *
Island of Residence *
School Name: *
What grade will you be in during the 2024-2025 school year? *
Race (Please select all that apply.) *
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Do you regularly check your email?  If email is not the best way to reach you, please provide an alternate contact: (Leave blank if email is preferred.) *
Will you have any challenges attending meetings online?  (Including any challenges relating to your schedule and/or technology/ devices/ online connectivity.  Challenges will not disqualify you from joining the council, but rather helps us to plan around challenges so you can fully participate in the council term) If yes, please explain your circumstances. *
Would you be capable of traveling to Honolulu or neighbor islands for in-person meetings?  (Travel accommodations are available for in-person meetings and council events *
Would you like to be added to our mailing list for updates about the Hawaiʻi Youth Food Council? *
How did you hear about this program? *
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