Corona-Norco United Way Youth Board
Our Youth Board is a group of young, diverse philanthropists who aspire to grow in leadership and life skills to positively impact the community. Under the leadership of the Corona-Norco United Way, the Youth Board Members are provided mentorship, leadership & personal development, and opportunities to grow for a successful future. Through this personal discovery, the Youth Board dedicates themselves to improving the community by providing resources and services to those in need. This includes serving in community events, collecting school supplies for low-income students, supporting holiday events to those facing extreme poverty or violence at home, and contributing to a community impact project.
Our Mission Statement
The Corona-Norco United Way Youth Board is a group of young, diverse philanthropists who foster personal discovery & development, while providing light to our community.
Membership
The Youth Board application is open from March 1st to April 1st. If accepted, the term extends for ~one year beginning August 1, 2024 and ends in May 31, 2025.
Responsibilities:
Attendance in monthly meetings (3rd Friday of every month at 4:45 PM)
Active participation in events, programs, and projects
Contribution to the planning and execution of a yearly community impact project developed by the Youth Board
Weekly Hourly Commitment: 2-3 hours
Basic Qualifications:
Must have completed 8th grade
Must be enrolled in a public, private, charter, or home school within the jurisdictions of Corona, Norco, Eastvale, Jurupa Valley, Home Gardens, Temescal Valley, Coronita, or El Cerrito OR currently living in one of the aforementioned cities/county areas.
Maintain a 2.0 GPA or higher
Additional Qualifications:
Willingness to learn and listen
Commitment to the CNUW and CNUWYB cause and purpose
To apply:
Applications are NOW CLOSED, and will open on March 1, 2025 for the 2025-2026 term.
For questions or more information, please contact:
Ana Patricia Calvillo, Youth Board Program Manager
951-736-0620 ext. 404
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2023-2024 YOUTH BOARD EXECUTIVE TEAM
Our Youth Board is organized under the leadership of the Youth Board Executive Team, who serves under the supervision of the Corona-Norco United Way staff, to provide organization and structure, program/project development, board governance, and leadership to other members. The E-Team is comprised of 5 positions, all voted in by the Youth Board annually. These positions include: President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer and Social Media Coordinator.
Carol Han, Youth Board President
Centennial High School, Class of 2024
president.youthboard@cnunitedway.org
Amy Gomez, Youth Board Vice President
Santiago High School, Class of 2025
vp.youthboard@cnunitedway.org
Janelle Ingram-Cerna , Youth Board Secretary
Santiago High School, Class of 2025
secretary.youthboard@cnunitedway.org
Enrique Francisco, Youth Board Treasurer
Santiago High School, Class of 2025
treasurer.youthboard@cnunitedway.org
Bailey Desmond, Youth Board Media Coordinator
Centennial High School, Class of 2024
media.youthboard@cnunitedway.org