Become An Advocate
Share your expertise. Shape our work.
Join a Y-KNOT committee as an ad hoc advocate — lending your skills when and where they're needed most, without a long-term commitment.
What is an ad hoc advocate?
Advocates are professionals and community members who join a Y-KNOT committee on an as-needed basis, contributing their expertise to specific projects or decisions. Unlike aBoard seat, there's no fixed term or regular meeting schedule — we call on you when a need matches your skill set.
Committees looking for expertise
Finance
Budgeting, financial oversight, audit prep
Marketing & Communications
Branding, social media, PR, storytelling
Fundraising & Development
Grant writing, donor strategy, sponsorships
Programs & Curriculum
Youth development best practices, education, mental health
Fill out this form.
• Submit the interest form below, including your areas of expertise.
• Y-KNOT staff reviews applications and keeps a roster of advocates by expertise area.
• When a committee has a specific need, we reach out to advocates whose background fits. You choose whether to take on that specific project — there’s no ongoing obligation between requests.
