mayor youth corps recruiting

Here’s one small way to get youngsters involved in civic life.

The City of Tampa is now recruiting for the 2009 Mayor’s Youth Corps.

According to the City of Tampa, the Mayor’s Youth Corps

provides young people with a voice, helps them be more involved in decisions that affect their lives, and strives to advance their participation in society and civic life.

The Mayor’s Youth Corps takes a service-oriented grassroots approach, with teens participating in community service projects, leadership development activities, production of a monthly television show, “From the Corps,” and meeting one-on-one with the Mayor.

The Mayor’s Youth Corps is an influential organization of 9th, 10th and 11th grade students selected from City of Tampa schools who have a voice to the Mayor, opportunities for community service and leadership development

• Vision:  Empowered, caring youth dedicated to making community service a life-long commitment.
• Mission: It is the mission of the Mayor’s Youth Corps to provide a direct communication link between the Mayor and the youth of the City of Tampa, provide the experience of working with city government and instill a sense of civic responsibility, provide leadership opportunities, provide opportunities for hands-on, effective service to the citizens and the city, promote and recognize the accomplishments and contributions of youth to the City of Tampa.

Applications for the Class of 2009 Mayor’s Youth Corps will be available in participating schools‘ guidance offices beginning today, September 8.

Applications will be accepted from students in grades 9, 10 and 11 who attend a public or private high school located within the city limits of Tampa.  Check out the criteria for Youth Corps applicants, Applications are due by October 24, 2008.

For more information please call Rebecca Heimstead, Youth Corps Coordinator, at (813) 274-5909, or contact her through the COT Customer Service Center.