Are you or do you know a young person interested in making sure that city government hears and is accountable to the voices, issues and perspectives of San Francisco’s young people?
The San Francisco Youth Commission is a group of 17 San Franciscans between the ages of 12 and 23 whose job is to stand up for the needs of all young people in the policy and legislative debates at City Hall. Whether it comes to Muni, schools, juvenile justice or health, the Youth Commission serves as authentic advisors on youth issues to the Board of Supervisors and the Mayor.
The Commission is now accepting applications for new members for their 2010 – 2011 term. The deadline to submit the application is Friday, June 4 at 5pm.
Download the SF Youth Commission application here
The time commitment is two weekend retreats, one in August and one in January, plus youth commission meetings on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of every month from 5:30pm to 8pm. The commission term runs from August 2010 until June 2011.
It’s great to have Commission members from all parts of the city, so if you know someone age 12-23 here in the Richmond District who might be interested in joining, please let them know about the deadline.
Sarah B.