APPLICATIONS OPENING AUGUST 1 FOR THE 2024/5 SCHOOL YEAR
MYAC is a great way to get involved and to represent your peers within the community of Niagara Falls.
Expectations
Each committee member is required to attend all Regular Meetings as well as join at least 1 sub-committee (up to a max of 3). The MYAC meetings run on the first Wednesday of every month and the sub-committees meet bi-weekly (minimum). This time commitment is mandatory for all MYAC members to make a true difference in the Niagara Falls community.
Please visit the About MYAC section of this website for further information on how MYAC operates.
The 2024-2025 Mandatory Leadership Training
- Training consists of two 8 hour sessions in October. These dates are:
- Saturday October 5, 8:30am-4:30pm at City Hall (4310 Queen Street)
- Sunday October 20, 8:30am-4:30pm at MacBain Community Centre (7150 Montrose Road)
The 2024-2025 Regular Meeting dates are scheduled as follows:
- November 6, 2024
- December 4, 2024
- January 8, 2025 (second Wednesday due to Christmas break)
- February 5, 2025
- March 5, 2025
- April 2, 2025
- May 7, 2025
- June 4, 2025
Applications
All applicants, including returning members, must complete an application by the deadline of September 11, 2024. Applicants must be a resident of Niagara Falls enrolled in High School (grade 9-12B). Applications will be shared with the applicable high school after the application deadline for selection. Applications from students who reside in Niagara Falls but attend school outside of the city will be reviewed internally.
Link to the application coming August 1!
PLEASE NOTE: The application requires the following information:
- Contact Information
- Your interests/hobbies and any applicable skills that might apply to your participation as a member of MYAC and/or attach your detailed resume.
- Short Essay (max. 500 words), stating why you should be selected as a Mayor’s Youth Advisory Committee Member. Please include any ideas that you would like to implement if selected.
- Letter of Recommendation
Please have your information ready before starting the application.
