Youth Advisory Committee

Application


Thank you for your interest in joining the City of Evanston Youth Advisory Committee!
 
We are looking for:

  • Young people ages of 14-24 
  • Evanston Residents
  • Have strong community connections, 
  • Are passionate about issues that impact youth, and 
  • Want to collaborate with City leaders to impact the community overall
  • Individuals able to commit to one committee meeting per month, plus any additional hours necessary to complete work

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!

Name*

Date of Birth*
Address*
Preferred Gender Pronouns (Select all that apply)*
Which of the following best describe you? (Select all that apply)*
i.e. Spanish (fluent), Italian (Beginner)
Current School
Grade (If applicable)
Click the box below to indicate your commitment to attend monthly committee meetings plus any additional time necessary to complete work.

References

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.


Reference 1 Name
Reference 2 Name

Personal Statement

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). 

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