Teens from Arlington can tackle issues in their community that matter to them by getting involved with the local government. In this episode, our host Maddie Hawkins speaks with Graham Weinschenk from the Arlington County Board office. We’ll learn about his path into Arlington’s government—a journey that began when he was in high school—and explore some specific routes for teens to get in the mix locally. Graham also shares some great advice gleaned from his own experiences. After all, it’s never too early to get involved!
Check out some of the committees and other pathways Graham mentioned by visiting the links below:
APS Student Advisory Board
Teen Network Board
Community Services Board
Arlington Addiction Recovery Initiative
Out of School Time Council
Parks and Recreation Committee and Internships/Volunteering
Arlington County Resources for Teens
This podcast is brought to you by Arlington Independent Media's Youth Journalism Initiative. To join us or to support our local reporting work here in Arlington VA, visit our website.
Teens from Arlington can tackle issues in their community that matter to them by getting involved with the local government. In this episode, our host Maddie Hawkins speaks with Graham Weinschenk from the Arlington County Board office. We’ll learn about his path into Arlington’s government—a journey that began when he was in high school—and explore some specific routes for teens to get in the mix locally. Graham also shares some great advice gleaned from his own experiences. After all, it’s never too early to get involved!
Check out some of the committees and other pathways Graham mentioned by visiting the links below:
APS Student Advisory Board
Teen Network Board
Community Services Board
Arlington Addiction Recovery Initiative
Out of School Time Council
Parks and Recreation Committee and Internships/Volunteering
Arlington County Resources for Teens
This podcast is brought to you by Arlington Independent Media's Youth Journalism Initiative. To join us or to support our local reporting work here in Arlington VA, visit our website.