Hands4Hope is led by a Youth Board who is mentored by the H4H Youth Development Coordinator. The Youth Board’s primary objective is to show and teach their peers how they can make a difference. These youth lead others through the process of service learning and designing capstone projects that are carried out and impact the community on a larger scale.
The Hands4Hope Youth Board is made up of the president and vice president of our four participating high schools. Its role is to guide and give input on Hands4Hope’s leadership development and outreach programs. As a team, the Youth Board gives input on issues and ideas brought to them by the staff and Parent Advisory Council; share club successes and challenges; collaborate on activities; and plan team builds, leadership camps, and workshops.
In addition to this month's Youth Spotlight, we would like to introduce the new executive leaders, all of whom have been nominated by the Youth Development Coordinator to lead the Youth Board through the 2018-2019 school year.
Youth Board President
My name is Caroline Snyder, I'm a senior at Oak Ridge High School. I currently serve as the Vice President for the Oak Ridge H4H Club, as well as the President for the H4H Youth Board. I have been involved with H4H for 6 years. My favorite H4H project or outreach is Project Birthday, because I love planning the birthday parties for the kids and being able to have fun with them at the birthday parties too. I live in El Dorado Hills and when I'm not in school or working as a tutor, I enjoy hanging out with my friends and reading.
Youth Board Vice President
My name is Zack Milano, I’m a Senior at Oak Ridge High School. I currently serve as the Youth Mentor for the Rolling Hills H4H Club, as well as the Vice President for the H4H Youth Board. I have been involved with H4H for 3 years. My favorite H4H project or outreach was Team Hope, because I enjoy working with kids. I live in El Dorado Hills and when I’m not in school or working at the CSD, I enjoy learning cool things and hanging out with my friends.
Youth Board Secretary
My name is Chloe Simon, I’m a senior at Oak Ridge High School. I currently serve as the Vice President for the Oak Ridge H4H Club, as well as the Lead for the Kids Oasis Committee and Secretary for the H4H Youth Board. I have been involved with H4H for 5 years. My favorite H4H project or outreach is the Sister Nora’s Dinner, because I love getting to know the women within the shelter and learning about their life experiences.I live in El Dorado Hills and when I’m not in school, I enjoy playing piano and traveling.
Youth Board Treasurer
My name is Mary Matlack, I’m a Junior at Union Mine High School. I currently serve as the President for the Union Mine H4H Club , as well as the Treasurer for the H4H Youth Board. I have been involved with H4H for 3 years. My favorite H4H project is planning the annual benefit for a local charity put on by the Youth Board. This project challenges us to put all of our leadership skills together and step out of our comfort zones to organize a successful event in hopes to help all that we can. I live in El Dorado and when I’m not in school I enjoy reading and doing outdoor activities.