City Youth Council or Advisory Board
Advise municipal government on youth issues
Why It Matters
Unique and genuinely impressive - shows civic engagement far beyond school. Canadian cities like Toronto, Ottawa, Vancouver, and Calgary all have formal youth advisory programs.
How to Start
Search your city and 'youth advisory board' or 'youth council'. Most have annual application periods in spring requiring an application, references, and sometimes an interview.
Commitment
- Commitment level: Med
- Best starting grade: G9
- Apply in G9 or G10. Most programs require students to be 14-18 years old.
Programs It Supports
- Political Science
- Public Policy
- Social Work
- Urban Planning