Youth Council

Join the Oshawa Youth Council (O.Y.C.)

The Oshawa Youth Council is accepting new members for the 2024-25 school year. Youth in grades six to 12 can apply.
Apply to be an O.Y.C. Member

Have fun!
Develop the Principles and Practices for the Oshawa Youth Council (O.Y.C.)
Youth development opportunities
Participation in the community Oshawa Youth Council Play Works Youth Friendly Designation
Event participation and volunteering
Education and awareness of youth issues
Create an inventory of Youth Services available in the Oshawa area
Communicate and coordinate events, services and initiatives available to Youth
Create action plans and prioritize future projects from feedback received by youth
Recruit new volunteers for the Youth Council
Maintain a youth council that builds youth capacity to participate in their community
Provide feedback to City of Oshawa staff with recommendations to increase youth voice
Create a structure for decision–making processes for events like National Youth Week
Engage in various activities that will enable them to improve their well-being, socialization and leadership skills