Applications for the Foundry Sea to Sky Youth Advisory Committee are now open. Apply today!

What does it mean to be on the Youth Advisory Committee? The Youth Advisory Committee is a helps to create and shape Foundry programs and goals.  This includes working with Sea to Sky Community Services to inform the services, programs, and opportunities that will happen in Foundry and the community.  Youth use their experience as young people in the community to ensure that the space, programs and services for youth are informed by youth. They are passionate about making change, work together on projects/events, and growing together as a team. Committee members will be required to attend regular meetings monthly for up to 2 hours. A minimum of 1 to 2 additional hours a month is spent on check ins and other correspondence. Commitment may also include special projects or working groups during the term.

Candidates must be:
– Ages 12-24
– Residents and living in Squamish
– Able to commit to a minimum 1 year term
– Able to commit 4-5 hours/month

Honorarium: Committee members are provided with an honorarium of $25 per hour for their skills/expertise.

Questions? 
Youth Services Coordinator Ashling Amato ​[email protected] or call 604-567-9347. ​

Want to join one of our Advisory Committees?

​Foundry Youth Advisory Committee
The Youth Advisory Committee advises on the development of Foundry Sea to Sky. They use
their experience as young people in the community to ensure that the space, programs and
services for youth are informed by youth. They are passionate about making change and have grown together as a strong team.
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Foundry Caregiver Advisory Committee
The Caregiver Committee advises on the development of Foundry Sea to Sky. They use their
lived and living experience supporting youth and young adults through mental health and/or addictions challenges, navigating systems, celebrating triumphs, and supporting setbacks, to ensure that the Foundry Sea to Sky Centre reflects what caregivers need and value in a system of care.

Foundry Indigenous Advisory Committee
The Indigenous Advisory Committee is a professional group of community partners who advise Foundry leadership on the development of the center and programs and services. This group aims to ensure the Centre is inclusive, of interest and culturally safe for Indigenous youth and families.