Then we want your passion, skill and talent to help build Niagara's future.
Do you care about where you live, work and play? We're looking for teens aged 13 to 19 to join the Regional Chair's Youth Advisory Panel.
As a panel member, you'll provide recommendations, advice and information to Council and staff on issues that affect Niagara teens.
During its first year, panel members provided input and advocated for Niagara youth on two major initiatives:
Their input will help shape the future direction of our community.
As a member of the advisory panel, you'll:
The panel is comprised of 12 teens with different backgrounds, experiences and viewpoints - one from each of the 12 municipalities in Niagara. One Regional Councillor serves as a volunteer on the panel.
Selected members will serve a one-year term, with an option to renew for a second year.
For more information, see the terms of reference.
If you're a teen who wants to make a difference in Niagara and are interested in building a better future, then we want to hear from you.
We're accepting applications for new panel members from:
Apply to the Regional Chair's Youth Advisory Panel and bring your voice to Niagara's future.
In June 2022, panel members served as delegates at the first ever Niagara Climate Change Summit where they called upon community leaders to take action.