[Durham INC] Durham Youth Commission Seeks Applicants

[Blalock, Amy]

CITY OF DURHAM

Office of Public Affairs

101 City Hall Plaza

Durham, NC 27701

 

 

News Release

 

For Details, Contact:

Amy Blalock

Sr. Public Affairs Specialist

(919) 560-4123 x 253

(919) 475-7735 (cell)

Amy.Blalock at DurhamNC.gov

 

For Immediate Release:  March 14, 2011

 

Applicants Sought for Durham Youth Commission

Members Provide Perspective to City Council Regarding Decisions
Affecting Durham's Youth

 

DURHAM, N.C. - Durham youth who want a voice in their City government
are now being invited to apply to serve for a one-year term on the
2011-2012 Durham Youth Commission.  

 

Beginning Tuesday, March 15, interested youth are encouraged to download
an application from the City's website. The Durham Youth Commission
consists of 30 members from grades 9-12 chosen by a selection committee
composed of the City staff members and residents of Durham. Durham Youth
Commission members commit to a one-year term of service; serve on City
boards and committees as appointed and attend all meetings of those
boards and committees; complete 20 hours of community service during
their one-year term of service; as well as attend and actively
participate in all meetings, service projects, and special events
sponsored by the Durham Youth Commission.

 

Durham youth interested in submitting an application must reside within
the corporate city limits; express an interest in contributing to the
greater well-being of the City of Durham; commit to 100 percent
participation in all activities; demonstrate leadership in school and/or
community activities; and complete the required application with two
reference letters postmarked by Friday, April 15, 2011. Completed
application packets should be mailed to the attention of Senior
Community Relations Coordinator Evelyn Scott in the City's Office on
Youth at 101 City Hall Plaza, Durham, N.C. 27701.

 

Beginning March 15, youth may download an application from the City's
website at www.DurhamNC.gov/Council/DYC.cfm.  Applications will also be
available at the Durham Teen Center, 1101 Cornell Street, Durham; in
Durham Public Schools middle and high school guidance counselor offices;
and at the Durham County Public Library Main Branch, 300 N. Roxboro
Street, Durham.

 

For additional information, contact Evelyn Scott at (919) 354-2730, ext.
11104 or via e-mail at Evelyn.Scott at DurhamNC.gov. 

 

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