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2026 Applications and our updated FAQ are now available. Any high school aged student interested in serving on a City Board or Commission or on a participating Civic Group Board may apply. The deadline for application submissions to CBC is Friday, April 10. Interviews will be scheduled for Thursday, April 16, Friday, April 17, Saturday, April 18, and Monday, April 21. 41 Falls Church City High School students are currently serving on these City Boards, Commissions, and Civic Groups: the Architectural Advisory Board, the Arts & Humanities Council, the Advisory Committee for Recreation & Parks, Bike Falls Church, the Electoral Board, the Falls Church Chamber of Commerce, the Historical Commission, the Housing Commission, the Human Services Advisory Committee, the Library Board of Trustees, the League of Women Voters, the Urban Forestry Commission, the Citizens Advisory Council on Transportation, the Environmental Sustainability Council, the Economic Development Authority, the Falls Church Education Foundation, the Village Preservation & Improvement Society, Creative Cauldron, Meridian PTSA, the Friends of Cherry Hill Foundation, the Social Justice Committee of Tinner Hill Heritage Foundation, and Welcoming Falls Church. CBC is pleased to report the program is growing in popularity as more students apply every year – especially younger siblings of those currently serving. CBC’s ultimate goal is to engender the spirit of community activism in our youth and through their interest and commitment inspire the participation of their parents. It’s working!

About the Youth Representatives Program

Goals:

  • Create opportunities for youth to learn about local government and civics in a hands-­­on way;

  • Give students opportunities to volunteer in meaningful ways;

  • Enhance students' college applications;

  • Better engage parents & peers in community issues; and

  • Demonstrate our City's commitment to youth by giving them a voice in decisions.

 

Promotion:

CBC continues to work with GMHS staff and students, including civics teachers, guidance counselors, student government, and students in civics courses, as well as the community at large to promote this opportunity.

 

Eligibility:

All high school students living in Falls Church City are eligible to apply, including homeschooled and private school students. • Sophomores are especially encouraged to apply so students can volunteer during their junior year. • Students who may not have had leadership opportunities are encouraged to apply, and the selection process focuses on interest, commitment and potential rather than past achievements.

 

Application:

2026 Application Forms are available here or they can be picked up at the Meridian High School Guidance Department.

Students can apply with a simple application focused on what the student hopes to contribute and to get out of the experience of serving as a Youth Representative, as well as how they will share what they learn with others. • Applicants are asked to attend a meeting of the Boards & Commissions, or civic group, for which they wish to be considered prior to being selected. 

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