The City of Fredericton's Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) was established to engage and represent the city's youth, ensuring their voices are heard and considered in municipal decision-making.
What we do
The YAC is a platform for young people to voice their opinions, ideas, and concerns about the issues that matter to them in their community. The committee undertakes a variety of initiatives, including:
- Advocating for youth-related issues and policies
- Proposing policies or initiatives that promote youth well-being and development
- Organizing and encouraging youth participation in community activities, events, workshops, and programs that cater to youth interests and needs
- Collaborating with other community organizations and stakeholders to ensure a coordinated approach to youth-related initiatives
- Conducting outreach efforts to educate youth about their rights, opportunities, and resources available to them
We are actively looking for new members!
If you are interested in becoming a member of the City of Fredericton Youth Advisory Committee, please submit your expression of interest.
We are accepting applications until Friday, September 27, 2024. We will then review all submissions and reach out to successful applicants with the next steps and onboarding documents.
If you have any questions, please connect with us through our email address at community.inclusion@fredericton.ca.