Home Chelsea Youth Commission Application

Apply to become a Youth Commission Member! Comprised of 7 youths between the ages of 13-20, Chelsea's Youth Commission advises and assists the City Council, the School Committee, and the City Manager in the development of policies, programs, and delivery of services for the health and welfare of youth as individuals and community members, in order to advocate for, coordinate and/or develop policies and programs to address these needs. The Commission provides community outreach to promote civic engagement and participation. If you want to make a difference in your community apply today!

Eligibility Requirements

• 13-20 years old.
• Chelsea resident currently enrolled in a public, private, or charter high school.
• One year commitment.
• Solution focused attitude - passionate about making an impact on the community.
• Able to attend meetings at 6pm on the first and third Tuesday of each month at the Williams Building (180 Walnut St).

Benefits

• Meet new people
• Gain experience in community involvement and policy making. 
• Share your ideas.
• Build professional connections. 
• Be a leader in your community and across the state. 

Interested?
Complete a Chelsea Youth Commission Application today!
For additional questions call  617-466-5114 or youthcommission@chelseama.gov.

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Full Name:*

Date of Birth:*

Street:*

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Phone Number:*

E-mail Address:*

School Name:*

District Number and City Councilor:*?

Applicant Experience: Please list your most recent jobs, teams you participated on, clubs, and/or volunteer experience?

1. What personal skills, hobbies, interests and characteristics do you possess that would make you a good representative for the youth commission? (250 words maximum)*

2. What would you like to see the youth commission accomplish? (250 words maximum)*

3. Give some ideas on the need of the youth in Chelsea today (250 words maximum)*

Tell us about an experience that opened your eyes to something you had never known about or were unaware of and how did that new knowledge impact your views on the world? (250 words maximum)*

Recommendation Form: Provide the name & contact information of two people who are not related to you who can serve as reference(s).

 

(1) Reference Name:*

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(2) Reference Name:*

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Parent/Guardian Permission

 

Name(s) of Parent/Guardian:*

Cell Phone:*

Home Phone:*

Work Phone:*

I hereby give my child permission to apply for the City of Chelsea Youth Commission:*

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I understand that checking this box constitutes as a legal signature:*

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