Youth Voice One Vision: The Mayor's Youth Advisory Council

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Communication, Determination, Respect, Teamwork: That is YVOV!

Youth Voice, One Vision is a group of young people who represent the voice and issues of the youth in Rochester as the Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council. We are working together to create opportunities, events, and activities that inspire change, and unite our community positively!

Get at least $1,500 for the program year! 

Leadership Board

Executive Committee

Are you interested in learning more about the inner workings of City Hall? Are you ready to help build an action plan to help bring the priorities and concerns of youth in the City of Rochester to the forefront of community conversations? Are you interested in helping clarify the communication between the adults and youth of Rochester? Then join our team. While part of this team, you will have the opportunity to:

• Facilitate Youth Voice, One Vision Full Council Meetings for 60+ young people
• Plan and facilitate the county-wide annual youth leadership conference Steppin’ Up to Solutions (Collaboration with Professors/Students of the Community Youth Development Program at Nazareth University).
• Interact and share information with City Council members and other elected officials
• Walking various Holiday Parades alongside the Mayor
• Act as a liaison between R-centers and leadership groups
• Create and announce City-wide resolutions that support youth

Qualifications

• Currently or previously a member of a youth leadership group that is civically engaged in Rochester
• Ages 13-19 years old
• Able to make a two-year commitment with yearly evaluations
• Available for 2 monthly meetings on Wednesdays from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
• Available for a 2-day orientation retreat

Notes: Transportation to and from meetings will not be provided. No prior experience developing strategies or action plans is needed. Training will be provided.

Community Engagement Committee

Do you have a strong sense of community? Are you willing to support Rochester’s growth through fun and engaging activities and learning experiences? Joining the Community Engagement Committee is a step towards advancement through:

• Planning and organizing various events, networking activities, and quadrant training for adults and youth

Qualifications

• 13-19 years old
• Able to make a two-year commitment with yearly evaluations
• Available for 2-3 monthly meetings on Wednesdays from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
• Available for a 2-day orientation retreat

Note:  Transportation to and from meetings will not be provided. No prior experience developing strategies or action plans is needed. Training will be provided.

Public Safety Committee (Rochester Police Department)

Are you interested in learning more about the inner workings of the Rochester Police Department and the Criminal Justice System as a whole? Are you interested in being a part of the solution when it comes to issues affecting the criminal justice system and working to bring solutions in the ongoing effort to improve police-youth relations in the City of Rochester? Then join our team. Selection to this committee will be based on residency within the various quadrants of the City of Rochester. While part of this team you will have the opportunity to:

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