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 LegacyWe understand the personal, social and professional rewards you are seeking. We have no doubt that there is a volunteer, awareness or donation 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. - Ambassador Network: promote United Way to your colleagues (ages 20 to 35) as part of your employer's workplace campaign.
- Communications: promote YLC activities through social media including Facebook, Twitter and Youtube.
- Events: participate in the planning and execution of events, including social, fundraising and/or volunteer activities.
- 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 spring. 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. Check out our photos on FlickR. http://www.flickr.com/photos/youngleaderscouncil/
Check us out on Facebook: Young Leaders Council – United Way of Peel Region Contact Jen Davis at 905-602-3622 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to join or find out more. | List of membersExecutive Council Co-Chair
Raj Venkataraman Co-Chair
Diane Saldanha Vice-Chair
Mariam Hashmi Members
Amanda Bordonaro
Henry Dang
Armin Forouzan
Kavisha Jayasundara
Atif Mahmood
Philip Manzano
Elizabeth Mendes
Louroz Mercader
Lauren Thompsonompson |
