MAPLETON YOUTH ACTION COUNCIL
Join the Mapleton Youth Action Council (MYAC) at our next meeting! All youth aged 13-24 who are interested in making a positive difference in Mapleton are welcome to join!
​
The Mapleton Youth Action Council is a group of local youth volunteers who are actively working to shape the future of our community through meaningful youth participation.
​
By being a part of a youth council, you have the ability to plan and create things that youth want, help your community, represent your peers, meet new people, have fun, earn volunteer hours and learn new skills!
​
This is a great way to meet new people, develop new skills, gain volunteer hours and plan events for youth by youth! For more information, please send an email to myac@mapleton.ca.
MYAC's Vision:
To establish a positive youth presence in Mapleton, that shapes the growth and future of our community through meaningful, youth participation!
​
MYAC's Mandate:
-
Provide youth with leadership opportunities that encourage personal growth
-
Recognize and support the diversity of our community
-
Advise Mapleton Council and staff of our opinions to promote positive change (you do this by being a Committee of Mapleton Council)
-
Coordinate special events for local youth
-
Advocate for youth issues by forging partnerships with community organizations
"Youth of the Year" Award!
The Mapleton Youth Action Council (MYAC) is accepting nominations to recognize youth who are making a difference in their local communities through acts of kindness and leadership.Young people who do simple acts of kindness and take on modest leadership positions in building their community, often go unnoticed and unrecognized. For this reason, MYAC has created a new "Youth of the Year" award that recognizes youth who are actively working to shape the growth and future of our community through meaningful youth participation! All youth aged 13-24 are eligible. Please complete the Nomination Form today!
Adult Ally: Tammy McQueen
​
Contact: myac@mapleton.ca
​
Meetings:
On the first and third Tuesday of every month. Our meetings are held at Studio Factor from 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.