By Youth Collaboratory's Youth Catalyst Team

For youth and young adult leaders, catalysts, and advocates - as well as the adult collaborators that support their work - this guide can be used as a template for developing and sustaining youth and young adult leadership groups. This tool provides guidance and resources grounded in authentic youth collaboration, equity, and leading with lived expertise. The contents of this guide include the following topics: Mission and Vision, Team Culture, Compensation and Invoicing, Team Functionality and Workstyles, Meetings and Events, Group Presentations and Facilitation.