Name of community agency/organization:

Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee

Description of community agency/organization: Founded by Mayor Hazel McCallion in 1982, the Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee (MYAC) has evolved into a dynamic group of dedicated young people between the ages of 14 and 24 who live in Mississauga. MYAC members volunteer at numerous events and organize festivals such as Youth Week. At monthly general meetings, MYAC is a forum to meet new people, learn about and discuss issues affecting young people and receive opportunities to make a difference in the community.

Position title:

Committee Member - various volunteer opportunities

What you will do:

Members of MYAC members attend general meetings on the second Wednesday of each month to discuss issues and learn about volunteer opportunities. Volunteer hours can be earned by helping to organize events, writing articles for the MYAC website, volunteering at events, or working on projects.

Skills required:

• good teamwork skills
• initiative and a willingness to take risks
• computer familiarity
• enthusiasm
  
  

Skills you will learn:

• leadership skills
• teamwork skills
• project management skills
• public speaking skills
• communication skills

Length of time required:

• individuals become official members after attending three general meetings
• elections for executive positions are held annually for one-year terms
  

Location: Mississauga City Hall, 300 City Centre Drive, Mississauga, ON

Contact person: Joyce Li, Director of Communications, 905-896-5071, myac@mississauga.ca

How to get involved/How to apply: Come to one of the group's general meetings held on the second Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. Meetings take place at Mississauga City Hall located at 300 City Centre Dr. in Committee Room 'A'on teh second floor. Visit www.mississauga.ca/myac for more information.

The Peel board has reviewed this volunteer posting to make sure it meets the criteria for the community involvement requirement. However, this posting is provided as a service to students - it is not intended to be an endorsement by the Peel District School Board of any specific organization or program.