Thank you for your interest in joining the City of Evanston Youth Advisory Committee! We are looking for:
Application must be completed by youth applicant!
If selected, Youth Committee members serve up to two years and must commit to attending monthly meetings. Email youth@cityofevanston.org with any questions.
We look forward to reviewing your application!
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While references are not required to be selected as a Youth Advisory Committee member, it can help the individuals who are reading your application learn more about you.
What is a reference?
A reference is an individual who can vouch for your work ethic, qualifications, and/or skills.
Who can I add as a reference?
Anyone who can vouch for your skills, talents, and passion for becoming a member of the Youth Advisory Committee member! This can be a teacher, sports coach, community leader, drop-in center worker, family friend, or a club advisory. It can be anyone who knows you well, as long as they are not a family member.
What will they have to do?
We have made it really easy for them! All they will have to do is fill out the quick survey that will be emailed to them. It should take them no longer than 5 minutes.
How should I ask someone to be a reference?
Explain to them that you are applying to be a part of the City of Evanston's Youth Advisory Committee, and ask them if you could add them as a reference. You will need their email address.
You may submit up to two (2) references.
What is one issue that you are passionate about that impacts the City of Evanston? What ideas do you have to address it?
Attach a document or PDF (up to 750 words), image, video or audio (1 minute max), or presentation (5 slides max).