Youth Advisory Board- Board Member

Volunteer with Planet Youth

Location:
Oxford County, Ontario

Categories: Children/Youth

Volunteer Job Description

The Youth Advisory Board (YAB) is a group of young people who provide guidance, lived-experience insight, and co-design supports to strengthen the programs, services, communications and decisions for Planet Youth with in Elgin-St.Thomas and Oxford area.

Role:

Co-designing events and resources for local youth
Support inclusive engagement practices
Build Youth leadership and skills
Provide Youth-informed advice to improve connection to the work

Provided:

Food and accommodations to attend meetings/events
Leadership and skill development training as required
Community service hours
Fun way to connect and support your community

Experience Required

Requirements:

Live anywhere in Oxford County, Elgin County, or St. Thomas
Jr. YAB Leaders - 13-16yrs old
Sr. YAB leaders - 17-22yrs old
Commit to creating a safe space to share and build together a stronger community for all youth
1-2 hours of time each month for meetings and/or events

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