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Prospect Road Youth Council – Program Information

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lProgram Details:

The program will be run after school one day per week, through the school year. There will be on additional special event (eg. – educational tours, volunteerism opportunities) per month.

  • The goal of the program is to empower junior high and high school students to bring about social change through democracy.
  • Engaging Students in community involvement and volunteerism.
  • Students will participate in 5 hours of volunteerism or services as election officers in the field. (eg. – Information Officers at Polling Stations).
  • Iain Rankin, MLA for the electoral district of Timberlea-Prospect, has committed to putting forward a resolution recognizing the program and participating individuals, including student participants. Students will receive a certificate of recognition from the Nova Scotia House of Assembly.

The Prospect Road Youth Council is a great experience to add on a resume.

Program Contact Information:

Nicole R. Slaunwhite
nicole@blueskylaw.org
902-471-4244

Hadeel R. Dalloul
Hadeel.Dalloul@msvu.ca
902-877-8676

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Coming Soon: First Ever Prospect Road Youth Council

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The ROC, in partnership with Nicole R. Slaunwhite of Two Certainties Law, is pleased to announce its recent award of a $10,000 grant from the Democracy 250 Youth Engagement Legacy Trust. These funds will be used to establish the first ever Prospect Road Youth Council.

Starting in September 2015, the ROC will invite applications from junior high and high school-aged youth in the Prospect Road area who are interested in becoming members of the Prospect Road Youth Council. The activities of the Council will focus on learning about various levels of government and engaging students in community involvement and volunteerism. Youth will be supported in bringing about social change by way of petitions, letter-writing campaigns, and media literacy training.

Benefits to participating students include mentorship, skills development, volunteer experience, and the ability to work with elected officials, community organizations, and the public to pursue change in our community. In addition, Iain Rankin, MLA for the electoral district of Timberlea-Prospect, has committed to putting forward a resolution in the House of Assembly to formally recognize the program and student participants.

The Democracy 250 Youth Engagement Legacy Trust was established on the occasion of Canada’s 250th birthday for the purpose of supporting youth organizations which encourage young Nova Scotians to become active, engaged citizens who vote. You can learn more about the trust at www.nslegislature.ca/index.php/about/history/democracy_250

Nicole Slaunwhite is a local lawyer with a background in advocacy and social justice work. She enjoys using these skills to serve clients and volunteer with community organizations.