Youth Decision Making Team- Application Open

Are you an Indigenous or ACBi youth who is interested in using your voice to build a safer community?

Do you know what youth in your community want?

Do you want to play a vital role in making important decisions for your community?

Applications are due at noon on November 19!

Building Safer Communities project

Building Safer Communities is a project that supports community organizations to deliver culturally appropriate mental health and addiction supports for African, Caribbean and Black identifying (ACBi), Indigenous, and racialized youth in Waterloo Region.

We are looking for youth from Waterloo Region to join the Building Safer Communities Youth Decision Making Team!

What is the Youth Decision Making Team?

  • A group of ACBi and Indigenous youth aged 16-29 from Waterloo Region

  • A team that will decide which projects and activities are needed most and should get funding

What will the Youth Decision Making Team do?

  • Review applications from community groups

  • Decide which groups and projects/activities will get funding

Don’t worry if you have never done this before. There will be training and support along the way!

Why join the Youth Decision Making Team?

  • Contribute to building a safer community

  • Gain skills and experience for your resume

  • Learn from mentors

  • You will be paid for your time

For more information and the application, please scan the QR code or visit https://surveys.regionofwaterloo.ca/YDM2025. Applications are due by noon Tuesday, November 19, 2024.

If you have questions or would like to talk to someone who can help you with the application, please email buildingsafercommunities@regionofwaterloo.ca

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