Youth Council

Student-Led. Voice-Driven. Impact-Focused.

The Youth Council is the heart of The Open Podium Project. It is made up of student leaders who are passionate about speech, debate, leadership, and creating opportunities for others.

As a youth-led nonprofit, The Open Podium Project believes students should have a voice in shaping programs that directly impact them. Youth Council members help guide ideas, support outreach, and advocate for equal access to speech and debate opportunities.

What Youth Council Members Do

• Advocate for students who need support in speech and debate
• Help plan programs, workshops, and community initiatives
• Serve as ambassadors for The Open Podium Project
• Mentor younger or first-time competitors
• Share student perspectives to help shape the organization

Why Join?

• Build leadership and communication skills
• Gain nonprofit and service experience
• Make a positive impact in your community
• Connect with other motivated student leaders
• Use your voice to help create change

Who Should Apply?

The Youth Council is open to students who are passionate about public speaking, debate, leadership, service, and helping others. Prior speech and debate experience is helpful, but not required.

Join the Youth Council

If you believe every student deserves the opportunity to speak, lead, and be heard, we invite you to apply for The Open Podium Project Youth Council. Contact us at hello@openpodiumproject.org or https://tinyurl.com/TOPPYC

Your voice matters. Your leadership matters. Your podium is open.