The Youth Leadership Council (YLC) is composed of a group of motivated and ambitious high school students from all around the Santa Barbara and Goleta area. YLC is an excellent opportunity for students who possess the abilities to work within a group structure to explore, discuss, brainstorm and implement ideas that will have a positive impact on their community. In doing so, YLC instills a sense of pride in areas of academic achievement, community service, leadership skills, self-esteem, and personal development within each member. 

eXPAND YOUR LEADERSHIP sKILLS

Attend State and National Conferences focused on leadership development!

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YLC members attending the 2022 California PAL Annual Conference.
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YLC members, SBPAL alumni Ariana Flores Vivero, and Officer Gutierrez being recognized at the 2022 California PAL Annual Conference.

Attend fun events, skills workshops, and earn community service hours!

YLC during Big & Little PAL 2023 @ Golf n' Stuff
YLC members attending a mentoring Lunch at the Rosewood Miramar! 
YLC members attending the 2022 National PAL Conference in Washington, D.C.
YLC members attending the 2023 National PAL Conference in Washington, D.C.

iNTERESTED IN JOINING?
​Now Accepting Grades 8-12 !

Applications for the 2023-24 SCHOOL YEAR aRE open! 

Meetings will be held every Tuesday from 4:30-6:00 pm

APPLICATION Timeline:

  1. Download and complete application by September 30th. Please submit all applications in person or via email to amorgan@sbpal.org
  2. ​Submit 1 letter of Recommendation (not applicable to returning members)
    1.  Must be from a non-family member and cannot be from SBPAL staff.
  3. Participate in a formal panel interview. All interviews will be conducted within the first week of October.
*YLC members serve as positive role models, are held to a higher standard of commitment, and are expected to attend all council meetings.

    want to learn more? Inquire about classroom presentations! 

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