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Young Leaders Council

The Young Leaders Council is a group of individuals aged 20-35 years old who are active and emerging leaders working together to promote the engagement of our generation within Peel Region. We empower Peel’s emerging leaders to strengthen the community and inherit the future of United Way of Peel Region.

Our objectives are to :

  • Impact: Encourage youth and young adults to support and advance the United Way of Peel Region’s vision, mission and strategic directions.
  • Empower: Promote and strengthen emerging youth and young adult leadership in Peel Region.
  • Engage: Provide youth and young adults with opportunities to get involved in their community through spirited giving and civic engagement.

Leave a Legacy:

We understand the personal, social and professional rewards your are seeking. We have no doubt that there is a volunteer, awareness or donatio opportunity that will inspire you to get involved.

Low Time Committment
Donor
Show your commitment to building a caring, connected community by making a donation to the Community Fund.
General Member
Sign up to receive email updates on YLC activities.

Medium Time Committment
Committee Member

There are several subcommittees that you can get involved with.

  • YLC Ambassador Network: promote United Way to your colleagues (ages 20 to 35) as part of your employer’s workplace campaign.
  • Events: participate in the planning and execution of events, including social, fundraising and/or volunteer activities.
  • Information: promote YLC activities through social media including Facebook, Twitter and Youtube.
  • Skills Development Series: plan and execute a learning series for your peers.
  • Youth Campaigns: promote Youth Campaigns to people under the age of 24 and spearhead the Youth Spirit Awards.
  • Youth in Action Grants: plan, promote and review the Youth in Action Grants, a grant opportunity available for youth between the ages of 14 to 24 years to lead and implement community projects.

High Time Committment
Executive Member

The Executive Members are elected by the YLC membership during the YLC General Meeting each June. Participation typically requires attendance and participation at monthly Executive meetings and leading and coordinating monthly committee meetings. Members should not miss more than three meetings per calendar year.

  • Chair: The Chair provides leadership to the YLC Executive.
  • Vice Chair: Supports the Chair in providing leadership to the Young Leaders Council Executive.
  • Executive: Executive members of the YLC include the leaders of each of the YLC committees.
  • Member-at-Large: Members-at-Large participate on the YLC Executive Committee by providing general support to YLC activities but do not lead a committee.

How to Get Involved

There are several different ways you can get involved with the Young Leaders Council.

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Check out our Facebook Group: Young Leaders Council – United Way of Peel Region

Contact Nicole Dupuis at 905-602-3622 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to join or find out more.

Step Up and Learn

Are you a young professional in the Peel region looking for a competitive edge? Attend the Step Up & Learn Skills Development Series to be equipped with the skills you need to succeed and stand out as an emerging young leader in the workplace. These workshops are for individuals between the ages of 20 and 35.

Take part in workshops that will: give you the confidence you need to excel in public speaking, take your communication skills to a new level, master the art of negotiation, learn invaluable team building and conflict resolution skills, create a personal brand and discover innovative ways to expand your networks.

The dates for these dynamic hands-on workshops are as follows:

  1. Public Speaking –September 28, 2010
  2. Communications – October 20, 2010
  3. Negotiation/Influencing Skills – November 17, 2010
  4. Team Building – January 19, 2011
  5. Professional Image – February 16, 2011
  6. Networking – March 15, 2011

This is your opportunity to develop essential career building skills. Participants will receive a participation letter for each skill-building workshop they attend and a Skills Development Series Certificate for attending the entire series.

When: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Where: Waterhouse Coopers Mississauga Office at One Robert Speck Parkway, Suite 1100

The cost for each workshop is $15.00 which is payable at the workshop in either cash or cheque made out to United Way of Peel Region. A light dinner will be provided.

For more information please contact Nicole Dupuis, Volunteer and Youth Engagement Associate at 905-602-3622 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

2010/11 Young Leaders Council

Executive Council

Chair

Monika Platek

Vice Chair

Paul Manio

Henry Dang

Jen Davis

Atif Mahmood

Elizabeth Mendes

Louroz Mercader

Vanessa Mui

Rakhi Mutta

Alex Povolotski

Dina Shakir

Jenny Szodo

Rajesh Venkataraman

Aylson Williams

 

2009 Campaign Video

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