Join the Ward 11 Youth Team!

Are you a young person passionate about your community and looking to make a difference? Councillor Franke is looking for engaged and motivated individuals to get involved! Find the City ward map here to see which ward you live in.

What is the Ward 11 Youth Team?

The Ward 11 Youth Team is a group of young leaders who work alongside Councillor Franke to provide youth perspectives on local issues, develop initiatives that benefit the community, and gain hands-on experience in civic engagement. This is a great opportunity to meet like-minded peers, build leadership skills, and contribute to meaningful change.

What You’ll Do:

As a member of the Youth Team, you may take part in:
✅ Engaging with residents at the Ward 11 Outreach Booth
✅ Helping organizing and engage at Ward 11 Town Halls
✅ Connecting with residents by canvassing or dropping of information
✅ Attending consultations and public meetings
✅ Supporting volunteer projects and community clean-ups
✅ Networking with city leaders and local organizations
✅ Brainstorming and implementing initiatives to improve Ward 11

Time Commitment:

  • Term: Minimum 6 months commitment
  • Meetings: Expectations for attendance at 3 events a year.
    • Orientation in March and meeting in May, July, Oct 
    • Outreach Booths: Wortley Pride (June), Gathering on the Green (June), others TBD
    • Townhalls: One spring, one fall
    • Canvassing opportunities in spring, summer and fall
    • Clean & Green park cleanups

Expectations:

✔ Age range: 12-29
✔ Residents of or connected to Ward 11 in some way
✔ Reliable, enthusiastic, and willing to collaborate
✔ No prior experience necessary—just a passion for your community!

What You'll Get:

  • Volunteer hours
  • Opportunity to connect with likeminded peers
  • Potential for references, work opportunities and mentoring

How to Apply:

If you're interested, please complete this short form. Rolling applications. Join me in making Ward 11 a better place—your voice matters! 🎤🚀