The benefits youth gain from participating in a youth council depend on what each member puts into the council.  If youth make the most of their opportunities they will:

• learn how to work with other young people
• build strong and lasting friendships
• develop greater self-esteem and self-confidence
• develop communication skills
• develop leadership skills
• develop organizational skills
• gain self-worth and inner-strength to battle negative peer pressure
• develop winning attitudes
• learn how to take responsibility for their actions
• contribute to making a difference in Native America