We’re often on the look-out for new members. Most of our members start getting involved in the summer or the beginning of a school year, but as long as there’s room at the table, new members are welcomed anytime.

We want to maintain a Committee made up of a diverse group of youth whose members bring a wide range of personal, community and school experiences to their understanding of issues facing youth in Vancouver. We don’t really care what your grades are, what school you go to (or even if you’re currently in school)— we’re just looking for youth with different voices, opinions and perspectives that can help our group have good discussions that lead to good decisions.

You must be able to commit an average of 8 to 10 hours per month. This includes monthly meetings held on a Monday evening (5PM-8PM) at Vancouver Foundation’s downtown offices, plus occasional other evening and weekend activities for the entire school year.

As a YPC volunteer, costs of food, training, transportation and if necessary, childcare related to your participation on the Council are covered by the Foundation.

If you think you’d make a good candidate, you’ll need to fill out a short application form. Staff and YPC members will review it and get in touch with you as soon as they can.

Questions? Send us an email.

If you’re good to go, download an application form [PDF] and send it in.