Youth Engagement Committee

Some of the committee members' roles and responsibilities include:

• Engage youth within the community
• Encourage active participation at the Youth Centre
• Serve as a liaison between youth in the community and Town staff
• Explore potential sponsorship opportunities
• Assist in developing programs, services, and special events for youth 

The Y.E.C. meets bi-weekly to weigh-in on community issues, promote community services, and host community events/fundraisers. Here are some of the ways the Y.E.C. has contributed to the community.

• Naming and assisting in the design of the Youth Centre.
• Assisting in the 2019 Youth Friendly Communities application, which earned a platinum designation.
• Promoting youth events and opportunities in the community.
• Researching and creating a youth scholarship and volunteer database.
• Developing and running youth events such as The Quizlympics Trivia Contest, Youth Week, and an Open Mic Night.

Applications for the 2024-2025 term are now closed.

If you or someone you know would like to get involved with the Youth Engagement Committee, please email the Y.E.C. To become a member, you must:

• Be an Aurora resident between the ages of 12 to 17 years or attend school in Aurora.
• Complete and submit a Y.E.C. member application form.
• Complete and submit a letter of interest.
• Complete a successful interview for the position.
• Please email the Youth Division for more information.