2025 Youth Advisory Council

The Atlantic Council for International Cooperation has a deep commitment to providing youth programs which reflect the diversity of Atlantic Canadian youth and programs that create opportunities for youth to connect, learn, act, and reflect, on what it means to be active global citizens committed to social justice, community development, and effecting change, both locally and globally, in sustainable ways.

To strengthen this commitment, ACIC’s Youth Advisory Council will bring together 4 Atlantic Canadian youth, aged 19-25, to ensure youth voices are centered in our youth programming.

ACIC Youth Advisory Council members will:
- Learn about and support ACIC’s values and strategic plan
- Provide feedback on youth programming initiatives
- Guide ACIC on best practices and strategies for youth engagement and outreach
- Contribute to and benefit from mentor/mentee relationships
- Gain skills related leadership, strategic planning, proposal development, design and implementation of programs
- Commit 5-7 hours/month to Youth Advisory meetings, professional development sessions, independent work, meeting with ACIC staff, and possible event attendance
- Attend the ACIC Symposium and Youth Advisory Council training from June 16 - 20
Application Criteria:
- Be between the ages of 19-25
- Be able to commit 5-7 hours/month from June 2025 to February 2026
- Have experience working with youth who are younger and/or younger than themselves
- Be passionate about creating opportunities and spaces for youth to engage, learn, and act in meaningful way to their communities, both locally and globally
- Understand the importance of creating programs that are inclusive and that reflect the diversity of Atlantic Canadian youth
Applications close May 19th.

Successful applicants will receive a $500 honorarium for the commitment.

For more information contact Jackie at 902.431.2311 or jackie@acic-caci.org.
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