By Staff
September 14th, 2018
BURLINGTON, ON
The Member of Parliament for Oakville North Burlington is looking for high school students who are interested in becoming members of her 2018-19 Youth Council.
Ms Damoff writes:
“With school now fully back into session I am looking to select high school students from Oakville North-Burlington to join my youth council.
“If you or someone you know has a passion for social justice and an interest in learning more about the Canadian political process I hope you take the time to apply.
“My youth council meets approximately once a month during the school year and it provides an opportunity for you to learn from community leaders, meet other students interested in making a difference and provides a forum for you to let me know on how best the federal government can represent you!
“Previous youth councils have participated in a blanket exercise at Crawford Lake, learned from mental health experts from the Canadian Mental Health Association, and enjoyed some delicious smoothies after powering Halton Food for Thought’s Blender Bike.
Pam Damoff, MP for Oakville Burlington North
“To apply, please prepare a letter of interest outlining why you would like to join my youth advisory council.”
Some point you may wish to consider are;
• Previous work experience
• Previous volunteer experience, and how you feel this had made a positive impact in the community
• What skills, interests, and talents you can offer the Council
• Some issues you are interested in and hope to address if selected
• Examples of your time management skills
Please also include the contact information for one reference who is not a family member.
Completed applications should be sent to Pam.Damoff.c1b@parl.gc.ca and will be accepted until end of day on Friday, September 21st. My office will notify applicants if they were successful or not during the final week of September.
If you are a high school student please consider applying! If you know a high school student who may be interested please feel free to pass along this information to them.
