Oakville Youth Action Committee (OYAC)
(Oakville. Recreation and Culture)
Position ID: V-HVC0107
Last Full Update: 10 Mar 2022
Opportunity Details: Oakville Youth Action Committee (OYAC)
Comments | OYAC is made up of diverse, and engaged youth from all across Oakville. Youth who are interested in helping to better their community through the assistance of Recreation and Culture. We are looking for youth who want to help their peers thrive, and build the foundation for future OYAC groups. To apply this year tell us what you are passionate about, and show us. Make a video, write a letter, add in ideas you have to engage your fellow youth. Be sure to include your name, age and the school you attend. As well as a contact phone number. |
Contact | Jim Black, Recreation Assistant, Town of Oakville; Phone: 905-845-6601 ext 3603; Email: jim.black@oakville.ca |
Duties | OYAC is made up of diverse, and engaged youth from all across Oakville. Youth who are interested in helping to better their community through the assistance of Recreation and Culture. We are looking for youth who want to help their peers thrive, and build the foundation for future OYAC groups. Working with other youth from Oakville to plan and implement Recreation Activities designed to engage your peers, both for fun and for social activism. To apply this year tell us what you are passionate about, and show us. Make a video, write a letter, add in ideas you have to engage your fellow youth. Be sure to include your name, age and the school you attend. As well as a contact phone number. |
More Info Link | https://www.oakville.ca/culturerec/oakville-youth-action-committee.html |
Benefits | - gain volunteers hours - help Oakville Maintain Youth Friendly status - shape the future of youth programming for the Town of Oakville |
Ages | 12 year(s) - 18 year(s) |
Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours | Yes |
Suitable For | Youth (12-18) |
Areas of Interest | Advocacy ; Committees ; Community / Neighbourhood Volunteering ; Program Coordination / Support ; Recreation & Sports ; Volunteer from Home / Virtual ; Youth Engagement ; Youth Services |
Skills/Experience | Accounting & Finance ; Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Confidentiality ; Creativity ; Friendly & Outgoing ; General Computer Skills ; Leadership ; Marketing & PR ; Mentoring & Training ; Patience ; Planning & Organizing ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Research ; Team Work ; Working with Children ; Writing & Editing |
Commitment Length | Medium Term (4 months to 1 year) ; The Committee runs for the school year |
Interaction Level | Small Group |
Minimum Hours | 2 / Month |
Seasons | Year Round |
Accessibility | Fully Accessible |
Location | Online, and in person at Town of Oakville Community Centres |
Number of Positions | Oakville: 10 individual(s) 10 individual(s) needed in total. |
Training | Orientation ; Training is provided ; Training on the job ; Training on-going |
Transportation | Near public transit |
Start Date | On or after 12 Oct 2021 and on or before 01 Apr 2022 |
End Date | 01 Apr 2022 |
Agency Details: Oakville. Recreation and Culture
Office Phone | ServiceOakville 905-845-6601 |
service@oakville.ca | |
Website | www.oakville.ca/parks-recreation-culture/ |
Address & Map | |
Mailing Address | c/o Recreation and Culture Department |