Clone of 2025 Teen Advisory Group Application

  • Please note: This form is for new 2026 Teen Advisory Group applicants AND those who were in TAG in 2025 and wish to remain active.

    Thank you for your interest in becoming a teen advisor for FARE (Food Allergy Research & Education) and serving the food allergy community. Members of the Teen Advisory Group (TAG) support FARE programming through volunteer projects and activities throughout the year, provide insights and feedback to support FARE programs and/or serve as ambassadors at a local and/or national level to support teens with food allergies.

    Before completing this application, please be aware of the requirements listed below. By completing this application you acknowledge understanding of these terms:

    • Must be 11 to 22 years old
    • TAG members under 18 must have the permission of a parent or guardian to participate in program activities. You will also be asked to provide a parent/guardian's contact information as part of this application.
    • Should have a medically diagnosed food allergy, or be a sibling, friend or supporter of someone diagnosed with a food allergy. 
    • Volunteer opportunities may include, but are not limited to: writing articles for the FARE blog, website and other publications; participating in Teen Talks; working together on group projects, and offering support for other teens who are seeking guidance.
    • Primary form of contact from FARE is email. TAG members must have email access and be able to respond to emails within 24-48 hours. 
    • TAG members may be asked on occasion to connect with teens in their area seeking peer-to-peer support. TAG members may respond by accepting or declining these opportunities, but we do ask that they respond in a timely fashion.
    • Must be willing to be identified on FARE website and documents as a TAG member.

    TAG applications are accepted once a year. Applications will be reviewed and approved on a rolling basis. It should take approximately 20 minutes to complete. Annual projects and activities will kick off in February. Any questions can be directed to Katie Biolo (kbiolo@foodallergy.org) and Dr. Kelly Cleary (kcleary@foodallergy.org). 

  • Are you under 18 years old?*
  • Do you have parental or guardian consent to apply to become a member of TAG?*
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  • Date of Birth *
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  • What grade are you in?*
  • I am applying to TAG because...
  • What food(s) are you allergic to?*
  • Have you ever needed to use an epinephrine auto-injector?*
  • Have you ever administered epinephrine to yourself?
  • Has someone else ever administered epinephrine for you?
  • Have you ever outgrown a food allergy?*
  • What ways would you prefer to work with FARE (select all that apply)*

  • You've said you're interested in leading a TAG group project. If you'd like to propose a new TAG project or to continue an active TAG project, please email at education@foodallergy.org.

  • Have you been a member of the Teen Advisory Group previously?*
  • Have you attended FARE Summit before?*
  • Do you use social media as a platform to advocate for those with food allergies? If so, what channels? Select all that apply.
  • Would you be willing to become a FARE social media ambassador?
  • Do you have a personal website or blog that you'd like to share?*

  • Please accept or acknowledge the following conditions to apply.

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