Young people who have a passion for their community and the Mid Coast region are being invited to join a youth taskforce.
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The brainchild of MidCoast Council the inaugural youth taskforce would ideally suit progressive, community minded, active young people aged from 16-24 years
The first of its kind for the Mid Coast, it will provide an opportunity for 12 young people to be involved in a formal and ongoing youth participation setting, MidCoast Council community strengthening youth officer, Russell Ingram said.
Elected taskforce members will be able to actively have a say on decisions affecting them and work together to deliver initiatives for other young people across the Mid Coast.
Once established, the taskforce will plan and run a variety of youth activities and events and support the delivery of localised youth action teams in the Great Lakes, Manning and Gloucester regions.
This is a great opportunity for local young people who are passionate about our region to develop unique leadership skills, connect with other like-minded young people and further develop their connection to the local area.
- Russell Ingram
"We hope to see a wide range of applicants from right across the MidCoast, from diverse backgrounds and covering the age group of 16 to 24 year olds," Mr Ingram said.
Applicants must be aged between 16 and 24 on April 16, 2021 and live in the Mid Coast region.
"This is a really important opportunity for our young people who have a lot to offer and our aim is for the taskforce to have a positive impact on young people across the Mid Coast."
Successful applicants will need to be available for monthly meetings, either in person or online depending on the meeting location.
Applications would be open until Friday, March 19, while an induction was planned for Friday, April 16 at council chambers in south Taree.
"This is a great opportunity for local young people who are passionate about our region to develop unique leadership skills, connect with other like-minded young people and further develop their connection to the local area,"Mr Ingram said.
To find out more and apply to join the taskforce, visit the MidCoast Council youth page HERE.
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