2021-02-05T15:11:00 Pacific/Auckland
Fri 5 Feb 21
Another year of Ruapehu Youth Council is upon us and they are
looking for enthusiastic, driven, local youth between the ages of 12 and 24
years with a genuine passion for their community to become Ruapehu Youth
Councillors for 2021.
Youth Council Coordinator Paige Tutemahurangi said that as well
as having a lot of fun, becoming a Ruapehu Youth Councillor provides an amazing
range of opportunities for local youth including developing their leadership,
governance and public speaking skillset.
“Youth Ambassadors can expect to take part in some amazing
events during year, meet great new people, and lead and contribute to
meaningful projects, strategies and initiatives that will make a very real
difference to the lives of young people in Ruapehu and the wider community,”
she said.
“With 2021 being a ‘Long Term Plan’ year, and some very real
issues affecting the future of our communities being made, the youth voice at
the Council table is more important than ever.
Paige said that applications are open to all youth who reside
within the Ruapehu District between the ages of 12 – 24, and can commit to
attending one meeting per month.
In addition to these meetings,
successful applicants can expect to learn from and engage with experts in
leading issues such as climate change, waste management and ‘design thinking’,
“we have an exciting program for our Youth Councillors this year”.
After
being officially sworn in as a representative by the Mayor and the CEO, Youth
Councillors also receive reimbursement for meeting attendance.
“If parents, care givers, aunties or uncles or anyone else knows
of a young person who has the right personal attributes and could benefit from
being a Youth Councillor please encourage them to apply.
If you talk with any of the earlier Youth Councillors they will
tell you it was one of the best things they ever did.
Applications forms will be available from local Council
Offices,
on line at ruapehudc.govt.nz, or people
wanting more info can call me on 07 895 8188,” she said.
Applications close Monday 15 March 2021.
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