Student Advisory & Volunteer Council
What is the QB4ALL
Student Advisory & Volunteer Council?
The QB4ALL Student Advisory & Volunteer Council is a group of middle and high school students who support QB4ALL’s mission of expanding access to quizbowl for students facing financial barriers and students with learning differences. The Council members serve as ambassadors, advisors, and leaders—bringing student voices directly into QB4ALL’s work
Who Can Join?
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Middle school and high school students
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Students active in quizbowl (or recently active)
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Students interested in service, leadership, advocacy, or accessibility
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Students with insights into how to best reach out or assist students with learning differences
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Any student who thinks they can and wants to help
Leadership & Experience
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The Council members may take on leadership roles (Chair, Vice Chair, project leads)
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Service is appropriate to list on resumes and school activity forms
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Members may be recognized in QB4ALL materials and reports
Why a Student Advisory & Volunteer Council?
Students understand the quizbowl experience in a way adults cannot. The Council helps QB4ALL:
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Reach students who may need financial support​
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Communicate in student-friendly, authentic ways
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Design programs that are inclusive and accessible
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Build long-term student leadership within quizbowl
Time Commitment
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Flexible and volunteer-based
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Students choose **1–2 ways** to contribute based on interest and availability
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No minimum hours or fundraising quotas
What Do Council Members Do?
Members choose from a menu of activities, such as:
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Sharing information about QB4ALL at tournaments
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Helping peers understand financial aid options
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Advising QB4ALL on accessibility and inclusion
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Creating student-led outreach or communications