HomeMy WebLinkAbout06.04.15_Mayor_Buttigieg_Accepting_Youth_Task_Force_ApplicationsCITY OF SOUTH BEND
PETE BUTTIGIEG, MAYOR
Office of the Mayor
CONTACT:
Kara Kelly, (574) 235 -5853
kkelly @southbendin.gov
FOR RELEASE: Friday, June 4, 2015
MAYOR BUTTIGIEG ACCPETING APPLICATIONS FOR YOUTH TASK FORCE
The City of South Bend is now accepting applications for its Youth Task Force, now in its
second class of students. A volunteer community service program, the Task Force is open to all
students in 9th through 12th grades that attend school within the city of South Bend.
The City's Youth Task Force provides an opportunity for youths to make a positive impact in
their community. Members will design and drive an advocacy program targeting the issues youth
face in their local community. Activities of the Task Force include volunteering at local
organizations and providing feedback and recommendations on outreach to local youth.
The application is available online at southbendin.gov / students /content /south - bend - youth -task-
force and is due by 5pm on Wednesday, July 1.
The process is competitive and members will be chosen to reflect the diversity of South Bend.
Applications should be sent to:
Office of the Mayor, City of South Bend
c/o Cherri Peate, Director of Community Outreach
227 West Jefferson Blvd. Suite 1400 N
South Bend, IN 46601