Marysville Youth Action Committee

Calling all high school students! Join the Marysville Youth Action Committee (MYAC)!

This committee is for high school students who want to represent youth voices and strengthen teen relations in the Marysville community. Students will have the opportunity to develop leadership skills through training and hands-on experience. The work of the MYAC will create new programs and encourage more opportunities for youth to give back.

First meeting is schedule for Wednesday Oct 11th from 4pm-5pm at the Marysville Community Center, 1015 State Ave.

What does the MYAC do?

Volunteer at upcoming events such as Merrysville for the Holidays, Touch-A-Truck, and park clean-up days.
Attend and participate in monthly meetings
Be a bridge to city leaders with issues concerning teens.
Help shape what MYAC looks like for future years.

Who should apply?

High school students (grades 9-12) able to commit for the 2023-24 school year.
Students who live in the 98270 & 98271 zip codes.
Available to attend monthly meetings on Wednesdays from 4-5 p.m.
Available to volunteer at monthly events scheduled throughout the year, often on evenings and weekends.
Students who are motivated, passionate and who take initiative.
Students who have a positive attitude and a growth mindset.

For questions, contact Volunteer & Community Events Coordinator Sam Giffin (sgiffin@marysvillewa.gov or 360-363-8415).

Click here to download a PDF version of the MYAC New Member Application 2023-2024.

MYAC New Member Application 2023-2024

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Applicant Information

First and Last (Legal) Name:
Preferred Name:
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Phone:
Address:
City:
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School Attending:
Grade (2023-2024)
Parent/Guardian Name:
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Emergency Contact #1:
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Emergency Contact #2:
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Participant Commitment Pledge:
MYAC members are expected to earn 20 hours of volunteering each semester. As this is a new group, this expectation won’t start until the winter-spring semester. As a MYAC member, you will assist with planning or volunteering with social events, fundraisers and other community events.
MYAC members are also expected to attend each monthly meeting. If attendance issues persists, you may be asked to step away from the committee.
Signature:
If you acknowledge the Participant Commitment Pledge, type your first and last name in this box.
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Parental/Guardian Consent

Parental/Guardian Consent:
Your child is applying to become a member of the Marysville Youth Action Committee, a group of high school students committed to making a difference in the community. This commitment will take time and effort for the applicant as well as support from you.
For and in consideration of the opportunity offered to participate in the above named activity offered by the City of Marysville, I, as evidenced by signature, do hereby hold harmless, release and waive all claims I/my child may have against the City of Marysville, its officials, employees, agents or contracted instructors, and any other person(s)involved in the above named activity/activities for any and all injuries, losses or damages suffered by me or my child as a result of our participation in the above named activity/activities. I accept full responsibility for cost of treatment for any injury, losses or damages suffered. I grant to the City of Marysville, its representatives and employees the right to take photographs of me and my property in connection with the above-registered program. I authorize the City of Marysville, its assigns and transferees to copyright, use and publish the same in print and/or electronically. I agree that City of Marysville may use such photographs of me with or without my name and for any lawful purpose, including for example such purposes as publicity, illustration, advertising and web content.
Parent/Guardian Signature:
If you acknowledge the Parental/Guardian Consent, type your first and last name in this box.
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Applicant Questions

Why do you want to volunteer with the Marysville Youth Advisory Board? What strengths or skills will you contribute?
What extracurricular activities are you involved in? How do you plan to balance your time with the MYAC and your other obligations?
Meetings are held once a month on Wednesdays from 4-5 p.m. at the Marysville Community Center (1015 State Ave.). Will anything prevent you from attending these meetings (i.e. clubs, sports, work, etc.)?
What is one type of volunteer event that you would like to see the MYAC participate in (i.e. environmental, political, community, etc.)? Do you know of any specific volunteer opportunities that YAB volunteers could participate in?

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