The City of Clarksville's Mayor's Youth Council is a group of young people working toward the common purpose of developing their individual leadership skills to strengthen their community through volunteer service and increased communication with elected officials.
Youth develop and lead initiatives with the support of adult mentors. The Mayor's Youth Council is more than just a service club because members also train and involve their peers in service leadership. They also provide valuable insight on issues affecting youth and the community.
Adult Advisor(s)
Tonya Vaden, Public Information and Marketing Coordinator, City of Clarksville
Office: 648-6124
tonya.steele@cityofclarksville.com
How do I join?
Applications will be available in March 2009 for the 2009-2010 school year.
What do Mayor's Youth Councils do?
- Raise youth related issues with elected officials
- Meet with city officials and learn what they do
- Training for peers
- Practice public speaking and problem solving
- Recruiting volunteers for service projects
- Youth forums
What does the organization look like?
- Made up of 15-30 members
- Members must be in 9th-12th grades in Montgomery County; Members must be at least 14 years of age and no older than 19.
- Members meet at least monthly (schedule provided) and serve a one academic year term.
- Organization activities are coordinated through the City of Clarksville Mayor's Office.
- Prospective members apply in spring and members are confirmed by the end of the academic year.
- Term coincides with Clarksville-Montgomery County School System's academic year.
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