What is the FPC Youth Team?

The FPC Youth Team is a youth-led group that plans and leads substance misuse prevention activities in their schools and communities throughout the county. The FPC Youth Team works with the larger FPC on coalition-wide activities, but also plan youth-specific activities and events.

What is the time commitment for the FPC Youth Team?

The FPC Youth Team membership is a 6-month commitment, with the opportunity to extend involvement. FPC Youth Team members will commit to attending monthly Youth Team meetings (mix of in-person and virtual meetings) and weekly check-ins with the FPC Coordinator and their project teams (mix of email and brief virtual meetings). Transportation will be provided for in-person meetings. Youth Team members also have the option of attending monthly full coalition member meetings.

What are examples of FPC Youth Team activities?

FPC Youth Team members do things like: create social media campaigns, host substance-free events, speak on panels, design and star in their own Public Service Announcements, create art that educates the community about substance use prevention.

What do youth gain from being involved in the FPC Youth Team?

FPC Youth Members can earn volunteer hours, gain leadership and event planning skills, and develop and complete prevention projects that look great on college applications.

How do I join? Who do I contact for more information about the FPC and FPC Youth Team?

You can fill out this short application to apply today!  Contact Caitlin Viccora to learn more or if you would like support on your application.

APPLY HERE to join the FPC Youth Team!

In partnership with the LAZERA 1 Brotherhood Empowered Teen Leadership Program, the FPC held our first youth event on March 2nd at Bowl America Falls Church! Check out the write-up from the LAZERA March 2025 newsletter:

At a recent event, our youth leaders engaged in a dynamic, hands-on workshop designed to help them think critically about their personal goals and the issues impacting their communities. Participants brainstormed leadership goals and shared their thoughts on overcoming challenges, as well as how to navigate feelings of frustration when goals feel out of reach. They also dove deep into discussing issues impacting their schools, neighborhoods, and communities, proposing solutions and ways to advocate for change.

The event ended with a fun and energetic bowling session, celebrating all the great work these young leaders have already done and encouraging them to continue striving toward their goals.

APPLY HERE to join the FPC Youth Team!