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. online using Zoom. 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 8:30 p.m. online using Zoom. The group does not meet on holidays, or if the Wilmot Recreation Complex is closed.

Application Forms

General Membership Application Form - Wilmot Township    

 for Both Jr & YAC

Volunteering with YAC

Are you a youth or young adult (19+) wanting to volunteer with a group of enthusiastic youth? If so, check out the application below and return it to wilmotsyouthactioncouncil@gmail.com.

Youth Ally Volunteer Application

Events

Due to COVID-19 no in person events will occur. Please watch our social media accounts for more information on our online events! 

YAC offers events in October, November, December, February, March and May. 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.  

Wilmot’s Youth Action Council is excited to bring youth engagement opportunities

Next Event: YOUTH WEEK 2021

Registration closes on April 18, 2021 for all events.

May 1 - Yoga Night

Register for Yoga Night Here

May 4 - Painter's Alley

Register for Painter's Alley Here

May 5 - BALLOON PLATOON

Register for Balloon Platoon Here

May 6 - Free Beat Shazam Event

Register for Beat Shazam Here

May 7 - Free Family Movie Night

Register for Free Family Movie Night Here

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.