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NYC Youth Leadership Councils (YLCs) are a network of youth groups focused on policy, practice, and advocacy to make local change happen.
Each YLC is a space to team up with others, share ideas, create solutions, and put those solutions into action with the support from City agencies, schools, and community organizations.
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Join a Youth Leadership Council Your voice can make a difference in your community |
Host a Youth Leadership Council YLCs are creating a bolder, more just city by inspiring youth to shape their communities |
YLC members create solutions for:
Advocating for mental health support and resources
Preventing gun violence in communities
Influencing citywide environmental sustainability awareness initiatives
Encouraging nutritious diets and healthy lifestyles
Connecting youth to digital resources for research and advocacy
Using art as a tool for social action
And more!
Reasons why others have joined YLCs:
Gain insight into potential college and career opportunities
Understand how NYC works and gain real-world experience
Get community service hours
Develop personal and professional skills
Learn about events and other opportunities in NYC
Meet fellow youth interested in leadership and making change
Receive a certificate of achievement
#YouthVoiceCounts
Hear from Ayesha about her experience in the Law Department Youth Leadership Council!
Hear from Ian about his experience in the GreenThumb Youth Leadership Council!
Hear Youth Leadership Council member and high school student Clive Denasty share how joining a YLC helped him develop the skills and confidence to make sure #YouthVoiceCounts.
"How Can I Join a Youth Leadership Council?"
You are eligible if:
You’re between the ages of 14 and 21.
You're currently enrolled in high school or an equivalency program.
The Application
Applying is easy! You can discover which YLC(s) to join, fill out your application information, and attach additional files using one simple form.
Helpful tips to apply:
Register as a volunteer to create an account.
Once you have access to the YLC dashboard, click the dropdowns and read the YLC host site descriptions.
Apply to up to three YLCs and wait 1-3 business days for an update on your application.
YLC Spotlight 🔦
GreenThumb
Get deep into food systems, environmental advocacy, and green jobs at a garden near you this summer.
NYC Service
Youth members formed committees to improve NYC Service's youth engagement and bring youth voice to all areas of the YLC network. Check out this virtual interview with Adam, an NYC Service youth leader who shares a little bit about himself and his experience with YLC!
For a full list of active YLCs and the issues they’re working on, visit the YLC Application.
NYC Youth Leadership Councils in the news:
Canarsie Courier: Environmental Ambassadors Visit Glenwood Houses
BronxNet: NYCHA Youth Leaders Grow Stronger Safety Tour “An Intergenerational Safety Campaign”
How Can We Help?
If you have any questions or need to get in touch, email NYC Service at NYCYLC@cityhall.nyc.gov
NYC YLC Network Newsletter
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