Make a difference in Saint Paul - Join the Saint Paul Youth Commission!
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Saint Paul Youth Commission
Looking for Young People who want to make a difference for Saint Paul!
To be a part of the city-wide youth commission you must:
- Live in the City of Saint Paul
- Be in 9th - 12th grade while serving on the commission.
- Commit 6-10 hours a month and be available to meet on Monday nights.
- Have the desire to make Saint Paul the best city to grow up in!
The place where Saint Paul Youth: Stand Up… Speak Up… LEAD! The Saint Paul Youth Commission is the place for young people in Saint Paul to have a voice at City Hall! Youth Commissioners practice youth adult partnership with other Saint Paul youth, city officials, and community organizations to solve community issues and make Saint Paul the most livable city in America. Youth Commissioners do this by leading community action projects and by acting as a YouthBank, distributing funds to support youth-led projects. The Youth Commission is made up of 22 youth from neighborhoods across Saint Paul.
Youth Commissioners…
- Tackle serious issues that Saint Paul youth face! They design innovative solutions and work with youth and adults to make the solutions happen
- Make key decisions about YouthBank grant themes and decide which projects to support
- Help ensure that all youth in Saint Paul have places to get involved, learn, play and make a difference in their community
- Impact citywide policies and meet government representatives
- Strengthen their leadership skills and ensure strong youth voice in Saint Paul!
- Young people are leaders today. If you want to make a difference, you better be at the table – join us now and see what we can do by working together!
How can I join the city-wide Youth Commission?
The Youth Commission has 22 citywide members. There is at least one position reserved for youth in each Saint Paul neighborhood and 5 at-large positions. Each May, the Youth Commission recruits new members. Applications are due ASAP and interviews are held in July. Newly selected commissions start each August by attending the annual Saint Paul Youth Commission Orientation.
To be a part of the city-wide youth commission you must:
- Live in the City of Saint Paul
- Be in 9th - 12th grade while serving on the commission.
- Commit 6-10 hours a month and be available to meet on Monday nights.
- Have the desire to make Saint Paul the best city to grow up in!
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