Youth Leadership Council
Join the Make-A-Wish® Youth Leadership Council, a leadership and development opportunity available in the Greater Pittsburgh area.
Members will be invited to attend select in-person events, when available, and participate alongside the in-person YLC.
If you are interested in getting started and giving back to wishes, contact Taylor Goodman, development coordinator, at tgoodman@greaterpawv.wish.org.
Apply to YLC
In-person YLC Application:
- For high school students in the Greater Pittsburgh Area able to attend in-person monthly meetings at our Make-A-Wish Headquarter office located downtown in the Kopper's Building at 436 7th Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15219.
- A great opportunity to work closely with Make-A-Wish staff, learn about nonprofits and meet peers also interested in giving back to their community.
- The YLC typically meets the first Tuesday of each month from 5:30-7:30 p.m. (Meeting Days and Times will be finalized by the group at the first meeting.)
Apply here by filling out the application form.
Virtual YLC Application:
- For any high school students beyond the Greater Pittsburgh Area unable to attend in-person meetings but still would like to join the movement in helping grant wishes to children with critical illnesses.
- Great option for students involved in sports or other extracurricular activities.
- A great opportunity to work closely with Make-A-Wish staff, learn about nonprofits and meet peers also interested in giving back to their community.
- Bi-monthly virtual meetings will take place typically landing on the third Tuesday of the month either starting a 4 p.m. or 5 p.m. (Meeting Days and Times will be finalized by the group at the first meeting.)
- Will be invited to select in-person events we would love our members to join us at, merging with the in-person YLC if you're available to attend.
Apply here by filling out the application form.