Get Involved

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Being a part of the Next Gen leadership team is a unique opportunity to play a key role in developing a sense of community and belonging among Next Gen in Strathcona County, As part of the Next Gen leadership team you will help plan events and initiatives, lead and have a voice, take action and mobilize change. 

• You identify as a youth and/or young adult
• You are passionate about leading and creating change in your community to support Next Gen
• You want to develop leadership skills, build relationships and a network, and have fun

• Youth and young adults are the leaders here. You will be helping to determine the exact roles and positions that will make up the Next Gen leadership team. Examples of roles and responsibilities could include events lead, communications lead, youth liaison, young adult liaison, etc.  
• Roles can be created based on your strengths, interests and areas you want to build skills in and based on conversations with you about what roles you think are needed to create the action you want to see in the community.

Time commitment 

• We anticipate a once-a-month meeting commitment. 
• We anticipate that there will be opportunities to volunteer to contribute additional time to help plan specific events and initiatives etc.

Location of meetings 

• Rotating locations so you can learn more about our community facilities and resources available to you!
• Meeting locations will be considered with respect to the evolving COVID-19 situation and public health orders-currently virtual options are being planned

Being a part of the Next Gen Network is an opportunity to become connected into a group of likeminded individuals who are working together to realize change to support Next Gen in Strathcona County to thrive! The Next Gen Network is a platform that celebrates the diversity of Strathcona County youth and young adults, facilitates collaboration between Next Gen and organizations, and provides accessible opportunities for Next Gen.

• You identify as a youth and/or young adult
• You want to stay informed about the work underway to support Next Gen in Strathcona County  
• You would like to be informed about events in Strathcona County for Next Gen
• You have limited time right now but might want to increase your involvement in the Next Gen Initiative in the future

No commitment required 

• You can come to as few or as many Next Gen events as you like 
• You will stay connected with all things Next Gen including events, opportunities, updates and volunteer opportunities! 

It’s easy! Simply sign up for our e-newsletter and follow us on Instagram! You will get invites to events and information about everything Next Gen.