<p>Would it be rude/unnecessary to e-mail national organizations asking if they need any student representatives or student regional directors? </p>
<p>The reason why I’m asking is there are some national organizations out there that specifically address school-age students’ issues or involve the youth in some way, but don’t have any youth representation. </p>
<p>I don’t want to make a bad impression, though… so is it worth asking?</p>
<p>yes. ask away.</p>
<p>What organizations are you thinking of?</p>
<p>I don’t see how it could hurt. If you’re not involved now, and they think you’re rude, you will continue to not be involved. No gain, but no loss either.</p>
<p>@DataBox: The following suggestions aren’t national organizations but some I were thinking: asking the PTA at my school, asking my mayor or congressman…</p>
<p>What do you think about that? I’m very passionate about youth being able to have a voice in all kinds of matters even if they’re not old enough to vote.</p>
<p>@ThisCouldBeHeavn
Yeah, that’s true. But still, I would feel really guilty if I was bothering a national organization and they thought my idea was totally ridiculous. I don’t want to do something like it without being careful and making sure it’s okay to do.</p>
<p>rude? no…
actually, I guess that would depend on how you phrased your request. The worst thing that could happen is them ignoring you…which doesn’t really matter :)</p>
<p>Thanks. Anyone else want to give their perspective?</p>