4 Components to the YAB
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Address the needs of adolescents in the community
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Give feedback to physicians providing care for adolescents & informing emergency disaster preparedness policies at the local and national level 3.
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Lead Community Service Opportunities
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Become trained in life saving skills such as CPR, AED & Narcan Use, Stop the Bleed, and First Aid Training
Benefits of Membership?
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Community service hours
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Exposure to & Mentorship from members of health care and public health community in Birmingham.
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Paid Stipend
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Letters of Recommendation for College and Scholarship Applications
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Graduation Recognition Honors
Who can Apply?
Anyone between the ages of 14 and 18 or (High School Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors) can apply. Priority is given to returning members who have participated in the YAB. You should have a passion for the needs of youth health and wellness, an interest in disaster/emergency preparedness and be a proven leader in your school, church, or community.
Application Process is now open for the 2026-2027 school year
Download flyer here.
Recruitment Timeline:
Application Live: July 27th, 2026
Application Due: August 14th, 2026
Applicant Screening: August 17th- 21st 2026
Selection Notices: August 24th, 2026
Final Decision Due: August 28th, 2026
Orientation- Mandatory Parent/Student Meeting: (Virtual 5:30pm- 6:30pm)
August 31st, 2026
September 2nd, 2026
Meeting Dates & Times:
All Meeting Times are 4:30PM- 7:00PM unless marked with *
Field Trips meeting times are TBD
September 10th, 2026, First Meeting
October 8th, 2026
November 12th, 2026
December 10th, 2026
Jan 14th, 2027
*Jan 18th, 2027, MLK Day of Service Camden Field Trip
Feb 11th, 2027
*Feb 15th, 2027, Emergency Medicine Youth Summit Field Trip
Mar 11th, 2027
Apr 8th, 2027
May 11th, 2027, Final Meeting
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