Youth Action Council

Wilmot's Youth Action Council (Y.A.C.) is a group of local youth volunteers (ages 14- 19) who offer other youth a chance to be involved in the community, to create and support the youth voice. Youth will learn and develop leadership skills and provide input into the programs offered to them.

For more information  please refer to the Terms of Reference for  the Youth Action Council and Jr.Youth Action Council.

Mandate

Wilmot's Youth Action Council is open to all youth within the community, and is committed to finding out their needs and interests. Through the actions of the group, youth will be provided with the opportunity to become involved in activities and events throughout the community.

Meetings

Jr. YAC Meetings are held from September until June on a bi-weekly basics,  Monday evenings from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Optimist Youth Centre. The group does not meet on holidays, or if the Wilmot Recreation Complex is closed.

YAC Meetings are held from September until June on Monday evenings from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the Optimist Youth Centre. The group does not meet on holidays, or if the Wilmot Recreation Complex is closed.

Application Forms

Youth Action Council General Membership Application Form

Youth Action Council Executive Membership Application Form

Jr. Youth Action Council Membership Application Form

Events

YAC offers events in October, November, December, February, March and May. Typically they run on the last Saturday of each month, unless there is a holiday that the event in based on. Events are run entirely by the YAC members from start to finish, from booking the space, to material lists to the cleanup, it’s all about the youth power! Through providing our youth the opportunity to learn and develop their transferable skills, we are investing in our leaders of tomorrow.  

Youth Week - Seven Events - Seven Days.

May 1 through 7 annually we participate in National Youth Week! Like other communities across Canada, we celebrate our youth and their community engagement here in Wilmot! We offer a variety of activities and opportunities to participate in for families, children and youth for a whole week. This year’s events include:

If you would like more information on how to get involved with the Youth Action Council, on upcoming events or sponsorship opportunities, please contact us.