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.

Applications for the Foundry Sea to Sky Youth Advisory Committee are open! ​

Apply now until September 23, 2022 at 4pm. Successful candidates will be contacted shortly afterwards. 

What does it mean to be on the Youth Advisory Committee? The Youth Advisory Committee advises on the development of Foundry Sea to Sky, as part of the Foundry BC family. 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.

In order to apply 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 $20 per hour for their skills/expertise.

Questions? 
Foundry Services Coordinator Caitlin Anderson 
caitlin.anderson@sscs.ca or call 604-815-3004. ​