Youth Decision Making Team - Waterloo Region

For Racialized Youth Ages 16 - 29

Youth chosen in the application process which closes Feb 23 will set priorities and make important funding decisions for community projects.

Building Safer Communities is a project that supports community organizations to deliver culturally appropriate mental health and addiction supports for African, Caribbean, Black identifying (ACBi), Indigenous, and racialized youth in the Waterloo Region.

Successful applicants for this team will set priorities and make important funding decisions for community projects.

Applications to join the Youth Decision Making Team closed February 23, 2024.

Only successful applicants should attend Decision Making Team meetings.

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What is the Youth Decision Making Team?

• A group of 15 ACBi, Indigenous, and racialized youth aged 16 - 29
• A team that will decide which projects and activities are needed most and should get funding

What will the Youth Decision Making Team do?

• Review applications from community groups
• Decide which groups and projects/activities will get funding

Don’t worry if you have never done this before. There will be training and support along the way!

Why join the Youth Decision Making Team?

• Get paid $800
• Contribute to building a safer community
• Gain skills and experience for your resume
• Learn from mentors

Team members will review funding proposals from community organizations and make decisions on which activities would best support our communities.

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