Council is giving outstanding young people aged 11 to 18 the chance to make positive change in the community.
The Cessnock Youth Centre and Outreach Service (CYCOS) Youth Ambassador Program runs each year with Council selecting successful applicants to advise local government on understanding issues affecting young people in the community.
The Youth Ambassador Program is designed to give young people who are committed to change the ability to have a say on important Council matters.
The CYCOS team will select 10 successful applicants on a merit basis. The successful applicants will be asked to attend monthly meetings, communicate with Council in private social media and email groups and provide feedback and assistance about CYCOS youth week activities.
Youth Ambassadors may also provide feedback to other Council departments about key issues affecting young people.
Cessnock City Mayor Jay Suvaal said the Youth Ambassador program is a great initiative for the young community.
"I can't wait to see the youth ambassadors contributing to Council matters," Mayor Suvaal said.
"The program helps Council understand the needs of our young people and how we can help them."
If you or somebody you know is committed to seeing positive change in Cessnock and the surrounding Local Government Area and would be well suited to the role, see www.cessnock.nsw.gov.au/CYCOS to apply.
Applications are open until Sunday 23 October 2022.
