[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

 

News Media Contact:

Amy Blalock

Sr. Public Affairs Specialist

(919) 560-4123 x 11253

(919) 475-7735 (cell)

Amy.Blalock at DurhamNC.gov 

http://Facebook.com/CityofDurhamNC 

http://Twitter.com/CityofDurhamNC    

 

For Immediate Release: April 8, 2013

 

 

Applicants Sought for Durham Youth Commission

Members Provide Perspective to City Council Regarding Decisions
Affecting Durham's Youth; Deadline to Apply is May 6

 

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
2013-2014 Durham Youth Commission.  

 

Beginning today, interested youth are encouraged to download an
application from the City's website at www.DurhamTeenCenter.org. 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 Monday, May 6, 2013. Completed
application packets should be mailed to the City's Office on Youth,
attention Durham Youth Commission, at 101 City Hall Plaza, Durham, N.C.
27701.

 

In addition to downloading an application from the City's website,
hard-copy applications are also be available at the Durham Teen Center,
1101 Cornell St., Durham; in Durham Public Schools middle and high
school guidance counselor offices; and at the Teen Department in the
Durham County Public Library Main Branch, 300 N. Roxboro Street, Durham.

 

For additional information contact Evelyn Scott, senior community
relations coordinator with the City's Office on Youth, at (919)
354-2730, ext. 11104 or by email at Evelyn.Scott at DurhamNC.gov. 

 

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