CHART Lab

joining the youth advisory council

The Youth Advisory Council is a group of high school aged (15-18 years) youth who provide us with youth perspectives for the CHART lab, including design of Youth Development Instrument (YDI) survey and how results are shared with others and put into action. The YAC is made up of diverse youth from all over BC, who have an interest in promoting youth health and well-being in their communities. 
Our YAC members are involved in many different initiatives. They work on various project committees throughout the year, such as creating infographics or videos to share YDI findings. Our YAC members can also volunteer to take part in other community activities, such as:
 
  • introducing the YDI survey and answering related questions at participating schools in their area
  • presenting YDI findings to schools
  • participating in events with policy makers in education, health care, and community to represent youth voice
  • presenting at conferences

For example, this year YDI YAC members participated in the YDI Annual Symposium, Frayme Learning Institute, and the Best Brains Exchange conference put on by the Public Health Association of BC. YAC members were also involved in Deliberative Dialogue sessions co-hosted by Dr. Samji’s CHART Lab and the BC Children’s Hospital to provide insight on what BC can do to promote youth well-being during the COVID-19 recovery period. View the report here.

In addition to working on different projects related to the YDI throughout the year, YAC members make a commitment to attend 4 quarterly meetings (via Zoom) throughout the school year.

Recruitment for the YAC for the 2024-2025 cycle is now closed. Applications will re-open in Summer 2025. 

If you have any questions about the YAC or its application, please do not hesitate to contact the CHART lab at ydi@sfu.ca.