YOUTHADVISORY COMMITTEE (YAC)
The goal of the Youth Advisory Committee is to support youth civic engagement , build confidence, and learn healthy self-expression in a dynamic group environment.
The goal of the Youth Advisory Committee is to support youth civic engagement , build confidence, and learn healthy self-expression in a dynamic group environment.
As influential leaders, members represent their peers, create awareness, make an impact, and are facilitators of change in Prince Edward County. YAC provides youth-led initiatives and leadership roles in the creation of workshops and programs being offered through The ROC.
YAC participants (up to 25 members, ages 15-18) meet monthly at the Youth Centre, learning specific skills related to leadership, governance,
activism, and social change. YAC ensures that a youth voice is central to all our programs, events, and volunteer roles, which has motivated youth to participate, take ownership and has increased the overall youth attendance in Youth Centre programs.
YAC has become a vital resource to many community organizations seeking youth feedback and data collection. Most recently, through the My Dream Community Project, YAC participants established a partnership with the Municipality and the Hastings Prince Edward Public Health Unit. Addressing community safety concerns, plans are in place to arrange sharps bins at various locations in the County. Additionally, YAC developed and presented on youth mental health challenges to a range of community agencies, providing the opportunity for skills development in public speaking and being advocates for change.
The following quote has been received from a Youth Advisory Committee member:
At 299 Main Street in Picton, we offer a safe, supervised space for youth to spend time with their friends, learn new skills, and receive support in navigating the tough stuff. We have a pool table, foosball, ping pong, board games, musical instruments, and more!
theROC Youth Services supports all Prince Edward County youth ages 12-18. Interested in learning more? Contact us.
Youth accessing the Centre can expect a space that is respectful, safe and supportive. Staff, youth and volunteers all adhere to a set of standards to ensure that everyone feels welcome and comfortable.
At theROC, we provide mentoring, counselling, academic support, access to basic needs, justice system navigation, life skills development and more.
theROC offers varied academic services to support youth enrolled in traditional school with tutoring and exam preparation, as well as those working through the Supervised Alternative Learning platform and alternative educational programs.
The Youth Centre is a safe space and all inclusive environment for everyone. Register Now.
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