City of Ballarat Youth Services is seeking dedicated and enthusiastic young people to join its Youth Council and Sonika committee in 2020.
Youth Council is made up of young people who are passionate about being involved in their community and representing the views, ideas and needs of youth in the Ballarat area.
Throughout their term, Youth Councillors develop their skills in areas such as project management, cultural competency, media and communication, and are given unique opportunities to develop their community networks and leadership skills.
Utilising their new skills, Youth Councillors lead projects and campaigns, and advocate for young people in the community.
Meanwhile, Sonika is Youth Services’ FReeZA committee, a State Government-funded initiative that gives young people the opportunity to lead the planning and staging of live music and cultural events within their communities.
The program provides participants with hands-on experience and training in the Australian music industry through extensive event management, mentoring and networking opportunities.
To apply, applicants need to:
- be aged between 12 and 25 years;
- live, work or study in the City of Ballarat;
- be able to attend at least 80 per cent of the weekly meetings; and
- be able to attend training sessions and events.
Applications for both Sonika and the Youth Council close on 18 November. To apply, visit bit.ly/BallaratYouth2020
