The city of Bellevue is accepting applications through Monday, March 16 for adult volunteers to serve on the Bellevue Youth Link Board.

The Youth Link Board is comprised of six adult Bellevue residents and six youth attending school within the Bellevue School District. Members are appointed by City Manager Brad Miyake and serve as an advisory board to the city manager, Bellevue City Council and Bellevue School Board. The board also involves youth in current community issues, utilizes youth ideas to address community concerns and creates new outlets for youth engagement.

Applicants must be available for evening meetings. The Youth Link Board meets on the second Wednesday of each month, 6- 8 p.m. at City Hall, 450 110th Ave. N.E. Terms are three years and members cannot serve more than two consecutive full three-year terms.

Interested residents may apply online or receive a Youth Link Board application by emailing hstephens@bellevuewa.gov or calling 425-452-2834. Applications may be handwritten, typed or computer-generated; a resume is not required, but a Washington state background check will be required.

Applications must be received by the Youth Link Office on or before March 16 online or through one of the following means:

Hand delivered — Attn: Helena Stephens, Parks & Community Services, Service First Desk City Hall, 450 110th Ave. N.E.

Mailing Address —P.O. Box 90012, Bellevue, WA, 98009-9012

Fax — 425-452-2814

Email — hstephens@bellevuewa.gov

For more information about the role and responsibilities of a Youth Link Board member, contact Helena Stephens, Family, Youth & Teen Services Manager at 425-452-2834.