Teen Board

Mission Statement

The Teen Board empowers young leaders to support justice-involved mothers through education, service, and advocacy - promoting rehabilitation, breaking cycles of incarceration, and strengthening families across Oklahoma.

What We Do

Educate

The teen board equips students to answer difficult questions through education and communication. Each meeting covers an important issue facing justice-involved individuals, giving students the space to ask questions, offer solutions, and gain knowledge.

Serve

Students will be challenged to give back to ReMerge participants by planning and executing service projects throughout the year. As a group, they will work to assess the needs of justice-involved women and find practical ways to help meet those needs.

Advocate

Teen board members will work together to find unique ways to raise community awareness and support for ReMerge. To this end, each year will culminate in a fundraising event planned and executed by the teen board.

How to Participate

Who Should Apply

Oklahoma students who will be in their sophomore, junior, or senior year of high school during the program year.
Demonstrate a desire to lead and make a positive impact in their schools and communities
Are eager to strengthen their confidence, communication, and ability to work with others
Are interested in understanding real-world challenges and how they affect individuals and families
Are looking for meaningful extracurricular involvement that supports personal growth and future opportunities

Requirements

Teen Board members are responsible for their own transportation to ReMerge Teen Board sessions and/or events.
- ReMerge is located at 823 N Villa Ave, OKC, OK 73107
All Member absences must be approved in advance. Students who miss sessions may have make-up work assigned.
All Teen Board members are required to attend the C.L.A.P.S. and Mingle Session on August 6th from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Parents are encouraged to attend as well.
Teen Board members must complete a Commitment Form to be signed by (1) the Applicant, (2) their Parent/Guardian, and (3) their School Principal. This form must be signed (digitally) by all three parties as indicated and returned to ReMerge by 11 pm,‍ ‍August 30, 2026. Please keep a copy of this form for your records.

Meeting Dates

The ReMerge Teen Board meets once a month on the first Tuesday from September through March, from 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. All meetings are held at ReMerge in Oklahoma City.

A mandatory “get to know you” gathering will be held during a C.L.A.P.S. meeting (Celebrating Life’s Achievements Progresses & Successes) as well as a mingle session, which families are encouraged to attend. In addition, Teen Board members will be required to participate in fundraising events throughout the year.

Application Process

Applications must be completed and submitted online by 11 pm, July 10, 2026.
Applications received by the deadline will be reviewed by the ReMerge Teen Board Selection Committee. Finalists will then be asked to schedule a brief, in-person interview at ReMerge held during the week of July 20th– 24th.
Applicants will be notified via email whether they have been selected for the program.
Typically, no more than three students from the same school may be admitted to the same class.

Application

Application coming soon!