The Mayor’s Youth Council is the center of youth participation in Boston’s City Government. It allows its members to influence policy and enact programs and initiatives. In addition to being a structure that amplifies youth voice in Boston, MYC seeks to educate its members as well as Boston youth in general, in civics, job readiness, financial literacy, and more.
Responsibilities
- Host Youth Town Halls across multiple Boston neighborhoods to hear from your peers about what they would like to see in the City - Collaborate with City departments on a variety of initiatives aimed to support the youth of Boston - Present data-driven recommendations to non-profit and City partners -Participate in civic engagement and city beautification activities efforts of the Boston City Youth Corps
Minimum Entrance Qualifications
1. Be engaged 2. Listen and share thoughts in a respectful manner 3. Complete assigned tasks 4. Foster relationships with members to succeed as a council 5. Complete youth led projects/initiatives 6. Participate in civic engagement under the leadership of MYC Staff
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