Did you know that the Town of Yucca Valley has a Youth Commission? The Youth Commission was established in 1995 to provide for communication between Yucca Valley’s elected officials and the young people of the community. Students in grades 7 through 12 are eligible to serve on the Yucca Valley Youth Commission. In recent years, the Youth Commission has produced intergenerational programs, hosted teen activities, presented forums to local schools and volunteered at community events. Reporter Ernest Figueroa has the details on how your teen can apply…
Up to twenty commissioners can be appointed each year, with an effort to represent a variety of schools and grades. Previous commissioners may be reappointed to serve additional terms. Appointments are made in the fall with Youth Commission members serving throughout the school year. The Youth Commission is not active in the summer months. The Youth Commission meets regularly with Town of Yucca Valley staff members to accomplish its goals. Activity reports are presented to the Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Commission and an annual report is provided to the Town Council. Meetings are at 6:30 p.m. on the first Monday of each month; workshops are scheduled as needed. All Youth Commission meetings are open to the public. All program activities will comply with current San Bernardino County Public Health guidance. Applications for the 2021-22 Youth Commission are available at Town Hall or online at www.yucca-valley.org. The deadline to return a completed application is November 2, 2021.
For more information contact the Community Services Office at (760) 369-7211 or email Sue Earnest at [email protected].
