ACT Youth Council

Overview

The Youth Council is a program designed by youth for youth with the purpose of providing Alexandria youth the decision-making power and funding to address key youth issues within the community. With input from the City’s Youth Leadership Conference, Summer Youth Work Experience 2021, and key focus groups, the Youth Council was formed with the following goals:

Improving the lives of Alexandria residents
Empowering students as conveners for partnerships with schools
Connecting with youth to promote early engagement with philanthropy and decision-making
Creating a leadership development program that fosters personal growth and professional opportunities

Members of the Youth Council are given the opportunity to guide learning conversations, support city-wide youth initiatives, coordinate ACT’s Spring2ACTion events, and research and propose solutions to Alexandria youth’s most pressing challenges. As part of this expanding program, youth will have an opportunity to design and launch grant programs to address issues most pertinent to youth, build skills in community-organizing and advocacy, network with Alexandria leaders, and make a difference in their community! Due to the effort and time commitment required for this program, members will be provided a personal stipend to compensate them for their work.

This Year’s Members

If you have any questions, please contact Janae Thompson at janae.thompson@actforalexandria.org.

ACT Youth Council

Overview

This Year’s Members

Resources

Information Session

Successful Youth Councils

Youth Engagement Materials