York County Youth Commission 2027-2028 Application

Name:

First NameLast Name

Phone Number:

Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.

Address:

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Email Address:

example@example.com

Current School:

School Attending 2026-2027:

Grade Entering - September 2026

County Voting District:

Note: Applicant must be a resident of York County who will be enrolled in grades 9-12 during the 2027-2028 school year in either a public, private, or home-school.

Please list Civic/Service Organizations: (Please spell out names of organizations), other volunteer experience, clubs, sports, activities, and hobbies - (positions held, rank, time frames, fun details). Upload a separate document if needed.

Optional upload if needed for Civic/Service Organizations:

Personal Statement
Please tell us about yourself, your interests, experiences, and goals. Explain why you want to join the York County Youth Commission, what you hope to contribute, and how participating could help you grow as a leader and engaged member of your community. Be authentic, we want to hear your perspective and what motivates you!

Please complete this personal statement externally, and attach the document to this application.

Upload your personal statement to this completed application form with your Letter of Recommendation so that all is received by 5:00 pm on March 26, 2027.

File Upload for Personal Statement:

Letter of Recommendation
In addition to listing at least two references below, please attach one letter of recommendation written by an adult who is familiar with your qualifications (not a parent or other relative). This should be typed, describing in 250 words or less why the author feels that you should be appointed to the Youth Commission. The letter must accompany this application and should include the author’s full name, address, email, daytime and evening phone numbers, signature, and a brief description of his/her relationship with you, the applicant.

Letter of Recommendation Suggestions:

Teacher, Guidance Counselor, Principals
Coach/Club Advisor
Community Leaders, (Churches, Business Owners, Organization Leads)
Supervisor/Employer

Letter of Recommendation upload:

Reference (Name, Relationship to Nominee, Phone Number, Email Address)

YOUTH COMMISSION PURPOSE

1. Serve as a liaison between the York County Board of Supervisors and the youth of York County, and represent the County through a variety of community service projects.

2. Serve as a forum for County youth to present their ideas, needs, and suggestions, and by doing so, increase community awareness of the Youth Commission and its activities.

3. Investigate needs, problems, and issues affecting York County youth through the use of surveys, studies, and forums.

4. Make recommendations regarding the addition, expansion, and discontinuation of programs provided to youth and by youth, and participate in their establishment
and coordination when appropriate.

5. Increase members’ knowledge of local government and provide opportunities for leadership skills development.

APPOINTED BY - York County Board of Supervisors

NO. OF MEMBERS - Up to 20 (4 appointed from each voting district)

NO. OF TERMS ABLE TO SERVE - Unlimited

AT-LARGE/DISTRICT - District-At-Large when required at discretion of York
County Board of Supervisors

TEMPORARY/PERMANENT - Permanent

LENGTH OF TERM - 1 year

REGIONAL/YORK COMMITTEE - York

AUTHORIZATION - Resolution R83-79:R00-191

DATE ESTABLISHED - March 3, 1983

MEETING DATE -The commission will meet twice per month, holding one Public Meeting and one Work Meeting. The public meetings will be held most often* on the 2nd Wednesday of each Month. Work sessions will be held in the 4th week of each month, at a date and time to be determined by YCYC vote at the previous meeting.

Sub-Committees will be formed to support overall Youth Commission objectives, and will hold additional sub-committee meetings once per month.

Members will also attend a minimum of four Board of Supervisor meetings, held on the third Tuesday of each month. These dates will be pre-determined and given to Commission members at orientation.

*Meeting dates are subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances including but not limited to holidays, availability, weather etc.

MEETING PLACE - Meetings will be held at various locations throughout the County

MONTHLY MEETING TIMES - The Commission meets twice per month from August through May, from 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

TIME REQUIRED BY MEMBER - 2-10 hours and/or 1-3 days/nights per week (excluding July; orientation takes place in late August).

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS - Student in grades 9 through 12; York County resident

OATH REQUIRED - No

PAY FOR MEETINGS - No

STAFF LIAISON - Scott Hendricks; Parks & Recreation

E-MAIL - scott.hendricks@yorkcounty.gov

Commitment Statement

(Signed by Applicant and Parent/Guardian)

Appointment to the Youth Commission involves a commitment to consistent attendance at meetings and several other activities. By signing below, we acknowledge that we have read the attached Boards and Commission Information Sheet regarding the purpose, structure, and meeting requirements of the York County Youth Commission, and are willing to accept and commit to those standards should the applicant be selected as a member of the Youth Commission.

Date:

Date

Student Signature:Address

Name of Parent/Guardian:

Signature of Parent/Guardian:

Address:

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Home/Cell Phone Number:

Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.

Work Phone Number:

Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.

My completed application form consists of:

Come to a meeting!

Interested teens and their parents are invited to attend a public session of the York County Youth Commission. Those who attend will have the opportunity to observe a meeting and ask questions of this year’s commissioners. If you are interested, please e-mail the staff liaison for a list of scheduled meetings!

Please note: Applicants are not required to attend a meeting, and attendance will not enhance one’s application.

Examples of Youth Commission Calendar

August - Orientation and First Meeting
September - First Event
October - Board of Supervisors Meeting & Halloween Bash
November - First Major Project
December - Board of Supervisors Meeting, Tree Lighting and York County School District Town Hall
January - Second Event
February - Third Event
March - Fourth Event and Board of Supervisors Meeting
April - Second Major Project
May - Fifth (final) Event and Board of Supervisors Meeting

*All events are subject to development and change at the discretion of the York County Youth Commission

Applications must be received by 5:00 pm Friday, March 26, 2027.

Thank you for your interest in serving on the York County Youth Commission!

Questions? Please email the Youth Commission at ycyc@yorkcounty.gov.

York County Youth Commission

General Information