Youth Action Council Kzoo Parks

Youth Action Council

The Youth Council will help determine programs and activities offered for youth in Kalamazoo.

Kalamazoo Youth Action Council (KYAC) provides input to Kzoo Parks regarding programs, activities, and events with the potential to expand to additional departments in the City. Serving on the council provides opportunities to network and make friends, develop leadership skills, learn about City government, and discover/join other youth councils and organizations to share their voice in the future of youth development in Kalamazoo.

The Council currently includes 13 members ages 13 to 18 years of age. Residing in the City of Kalamazoo is a requirement to join the council. Many aspects of the council are determined by the youth members including its name, how it will operate, projects and goals, meeting dates and times, and the number of members. The council meets bi-weekly, and a $250 stipend is paid to members that attend at least 75% of the meetings per year.

For more information about Youth Action Council, please contact Kya Mitchell, Special Events Coordinator by phone at 269-337-8423 or by email at mitchellk@kalamazoocity.org.

Apply to Join

Applications for the Youth Action Council are currently being accepted through Monday, August 1. Complete the online application at the link below to apply.

Kzoo Parks staff provides applications to the council anonymously on a rolling basis during the application period. Based on the council’s review, staff will invite candidates to attend an interview with the council before the council makes their final decision.

Applicants can expect to hear from Kzoo Parks staff within two weeks of applying.

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