Oakville Youth Action Committee (OYAC)

(Oakville. Recreation and Culture)

EXPIRED
Position ID: V-HVC0107
Last Full Update: 10 Mar 2022

Opportunity Details: Oakville Youth Action Committee (OYAC)

Comments OYAC is made up of diverse, and engaged youth from all across Oakville. Youth who are interested in helping to better their community through the assistance of Recreation and Culture. We are looking for youth who want to help their peers thrive, and build the foundation for future OYAC groups.  
 
To apply this year tell us what you are passionate about, and show us. Make a video, write a letter, add in ideas you have to engage your fellow youth. Be sure to include your name, age and the school you attend. As well as a contact phone number.
Contact Jim Black, Recreation Assistant, Town of Oakville; Phone: 905-845-6601 ext 3603; Email: jim.black@oakville.ca
Duties OYAC is made up of diverse, and engaged youth from all across Oakville. Youth who are interested in helping to better their community through the assistance of Recreation and Culture. We are looking for youth who want to help their peers thrive, and build the foundation for future OYAC groups.  
 
Working with other youth from Oakville to plan and implement Recreation Activities designed to engage your peers, both for fun and for social activism. 
 
To apply this year tell us what you are passionate about, and show us. Make a video, write a letter, add in ideas you have to engage your fellow youth. Be sure to include your name, age and the school you attend. As well as a contact phone number.
More Info Link https://www.oakville.ca/culturerec/oakville-youth-action-committee.html
Benefits - gain volunteers hours 
- help Oakville Maintain Youth Friendly status  
- shape the future of youth programming for the Town of Oakville
Ages 12 year(s) - 18 year(s)
Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours Yes
Suitable For Youth (12-18)
Areas of Interest Advocacy ; Committees ; Community / Neighbourhood Volunteering ; Program Coordination / Support ; Recreation & Sports ; Volunteer from Home / Virtual ; Youth Engagement ; Youth Services
Skills/Experience Accounting & Finance ; Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Confidentiality ; Creativity ; Friendly & Outgoing ; General Computer Skills ; Leadership ; Marketing & PR ; Mentoring & Training ; Patience ; Planning & Organizing ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Research ; Team Work ; Working with Children ; Writing & Editing
Commitment Length Medium Term (4 months to 1 year) ; The Committee runs for the school year
Interaction Level Small Group
Minimum Hours 2 / Month
Seasons Year Round
Accessibility Fully Accessible
Location Online, and in person at Town of Oakville Community Centres
Number of Positions Oakville: 10 individual(s) 
 
10 individual(s) needed in total.
Training Orientation ; Training is provided ; Training on the job ; Training on-going
Transportation Near public transit
Start Date On or after 12 Oct 2021 and on or before 01 Apr 2022
End Date 01 Apr 2022

Agency Details: Oakville. Recreation and Culture

Office Phone ServiceOakville 905-845-6601
E-Mail service@oakville.ca
Website www.oakville.ca/parks-recreation-culture/
Address & Map
Oakville Town Hall
1225 Trafalgar Rd
Oakville, ON L6H 0H3
 
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Mailing Address c/o Recreation and Culture Department