Application: Youth Leadership Program

The Youth Leadership program is a free volunteer initiative for youth aged 12 to 19 living in Sturgeon County and surrounding areas. Youth Leadership offers participants a unique opportunity to develop valuable job and life skills through community involvement and hands-on experience. This program runs from September to June annually.  

Communications  

Email is the primary method of communication for this program. To support job readiness skill building, youth are asked to provide an email address they personally check, rather than a parent or guardians. Youth are expected to check and reply to emails in a timely manner. Monthly meeting agendas, volunteer opportunities, and skill-building session details will be shared via email. Youth are also welcome to contact Chantal Firmaniuk, Community Programming Coordinator, by text at 780.915.5255.  

Time Commitment 

We understand that life can be busy, which is why the Youth Leadership program is designed to be flexible. Volunteers are asked to commit (between September to June) to a minimum of: 

• 5 planning meetings  
• 4 volunteer shifts  
• 3 skill building sessions  

Youth who meet the outlined criteria/minimums will receive an invitation to the end of the year celebration. Previous years have included activities such as horseback riding and going to the West Edmonton Mall Waterpark.  

In addition, if the minimums are met, the youth will get a reference letter in June outlining their volunteer hours, skill building they received and difference they made in the community.  

How to Apply  

1. Review the application and information
2. Complete the online form OR download the PDF application
   • If you are submitting the PDF form, email your completed application to cfirmaniuk@sturgeoncounty.ca   
   • Or drop off your completed application in person to our FCS office @ 9608 100 Street, Morinville AB.  

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Applicant Information

Name(Required)

First Last

Preferred Name

First

Primary Phone(Required)

Alternate Phone

Email(Required)

Address(Required)

Street Address City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code

Year of Birth(Required)

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Please list any allergies, dietary restrictions, medical needs, and any other important factors we should be aware of:

To be filled out by guardian.

Reference

Name(Required)

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Phone(Required)

Relationship to Applicant(Required)

Applicant Youth Leadership Agreement

I (applicant name), have applied to be a participant of the Youth Leadership Program with Sturgeon County Family and Community Services. If I am accepted to partake in the Youth Leadership Program from September 2025 to June 2026, I agree to the following: • Volunteer a minimum of 5 out of the 8 monthly planning meetings, 4 volunteer shifts and 3 skill building sessions • To arrive ON TIME for all days I am scheduled to volunteer at. If I cannot make my shift for any reason, I will call the Sturgeon County Community Programming Coordinator as soon as I know I am unable to volunteer • To display a positive attitude and be respectful to all • I will communicate and not partake in activities that will put my safety and others safety at risk • I understand that I am always a representative of Sturgeon County and PSP, even when not on shift

Applicant Signature(Required)

Date(Required)

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Guardian Consent

I (guardian of applicant), hereby allow my child (applicant name) to participate in Sturgeon County’s Youth Leadership Program. I hereby release the County, its employees, and volunteers from any claim for loss, injury, or damage to person or property either directly or indirectly, including travel to and from, during my child’s participation in the Youth Leadership Program.

Name of Guardian(Required)

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Guardian Signature(Required)

Date(Required)

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Photography Consent

I hereby authorize the Municipality to use photographs taken of the afformented individual(s) while attending or participating in recreation programs and activities (scheduled or unscheduled) sanctioned by the Municipality. Photographs may be used to promote the Municipality’s programs or used in or as part of publications, advertisements, newsletters and displays intended for the general public. Other Youth Leadership participants, members of the general public and media may also have the opportunity to take pictures; any of these photos taken during public events cannot be controlled. No other use of these photographs will be allowed.

Reference Contact Consent

I hereby authorize the Municipality of Sturgeon County to contact the references included in the application by the individual, for the Youth Leadership acquisition process

Signature

Date

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Youth Leadership Application

TO BE COMPLETED YOUTH LEADERSHIP APPLICANT ONLY

Applicant Name(Required)

First Last

Why would you like to be a part of the YOUTH LEADERSHIP program this year?(Required)

What are some of your skills, interests, and experiences that you believe would be an asset to our team?(Required)

Please list any past volunteer, leadership, or work-experience you feel would be relevant to being a member of the Youth Leadership team.(Required)