IMPORTANT AND BENEFITS:
- Community service hours are given for doing work as a student advisory group member and completing a service project under the supervision of a mentor. If needed, we will help find you a mentor.
- This is a virtual opportunity, so whereever you are in the world or the US, you are free to apply and join!
- This opportunity is for students with a passion for promoting education and have passion toward activities such as tutoring or leadership. This opportunity is for students of the ages 7 and up.

More information and how to apply:

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https://school.newheightseducation.org/about/nheg-groups/student-advisory-group/
STUDENT ADVISORY GROUP (SAG) OVERVIEW

New Heights helps students plan and save for their future by writing grants on their behalf. In return, students participate in advisory group meetings and raise funds for themselves/New Heights. SAG students are a minimum age of 7 and/or have GPAs under 3.0.

WHAT IS THE STUDENT ADVISORY GROUP?

The Student Advisory Group (SAG) promotes youth leadership, service-learning and critical thinking among students of all ages. Student advisors offer programming suggestions, delegate responsibilities to other students and bring a valuable perspective to New Heights’ work. All opinions are important, and all points of view will be respected.

If interested, here's how to apply:
1. Prepare a letter signed by your parents confirming that you have permission to join this student advisory group.
2. Hit the "I want to help button" on this site to let us know you are interested.
3. Email newheightseducation@yahoo.com with the letter of consent from your parents/guardian and your interest in being on the advisory group.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often do you meet?

It is recommended that you meet at least once every other month.

What about a service project?

It is suggested that every student finds a mentor in their choice profession area and work with them for at least six months. A letter from the mentor will be needed that shows time spent and what the experience entailed.

What are the testing requirements?

No standardized tests are required.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Meetings can be held in person or online.
• Each member will be given his/her own email address and online meeting information.
• Group will create meeting agendas that allow for discussion, brainstorming and socialization.
• Group can choose officers or rotate tasks.
• Members can call meetings as needed.
• Group cannot issue directives.
• Parents may send in a letter telling about their student/child’s history but it doesn’t count towards the three other professional references required.
• Submit a letter giving permission to participate (from parents/guardians).

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