Youth Board

Our Youth Board is a group of young, diverse students 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. 

Our Mission Statement

The Corona-Norco United Way Youth Board is a group of young, diverse students who foster personal discovery & development, while providing light to our community.

Position: Youth Board Member
Location: Corona, CA 92882

Role Summary
The Corona-Norco United Way Youth Board is a group of diverse youth who aspire to grow in leadership and life skills while making a positive impact in their community. Under the guidance of Corona-Norco United Way, Youth Board Members receive mentorship, leadership and personal development, and opportunities to prepare for a successful future.

Through this journey of personal growth and discovery, Youth Board Members commit to serving the community by supporting individuals and families in need. This includes participating in community events, collecting school supplies for low-income students, supporting holiday initiatives for families facing poverty or violence at home, and contributing to an annual Community Impact Project developed by the Youth Board.

Responsibilities

• Attend monthly meetings (3rd Friday of every month at 4:45 PM)

• Actively participate in events, programs, and projects

• Contribute to the planning and execution of a yearly Community Impact Project

• Weekly time commitment: Approximately 2–3 hours

• Term length: August 1, 2026 – May 31, 2027

Basic Qualifications

• Must have completed 8th grade by June 2026

• Must be an incoming freshman, sophomore, or junior by Fall 2026
  (New incoming seniors are not eligible to apply. Only returning Youth Board members may serve during their senior year.)

• Must be enrolled in a public, private, charter, or homeschool within the jurisdictions of Corona, Norco, Eastvale, Jurupa Valley, Home Gardens, Temescal Valley, Coronita, or El Cerrito OR currently reside in one of the listed cities or surrounding county areas

• Must maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA

Additional Qualifications

• Willingness to learn and listen

• Commitment to the mission and purpose of Corona-Norco United Way and the Youth Board

Non-Discrimination Statement
Corona-Norco United Way is committed to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment for all students. Participation in the Youth Board is open to all eligible applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, socioeconomic status, or any other protected characteristic. We value diversity and encourage all students to apply.

2026/2027 YB Applications will open March 1, 2026! 

For questions or more information, send inquiry to shravya@cnunitedway.org or call (951) 736-0620.