City of Walnut Creek Youth Leadership Commission

The purpose of the Youth Leadership Commission is to engage the future leaders of Walnut Creek by encouraging youth to take an active leadership role in the community.

Commissioners will interact with and learn about Walnut Creek local government, complete a project of their choosing that benefits the community and provide a youth prospective on issues within the community to the City Council.

If you'd like to be an official member of the Youth Leadership Commission you must:

Live in the City of Walnut Creek or in the unincorporated area
Be in High School (incoming 9th to 12th graders)
Submit an application
Participate in an interview City staff
Attend Commission meetings 2x per month beginning in September
Serve at least one-year
Have an interest in improving the community of Walnut Creek
Have an interest in how local government operates

To apply, please fill out the form below and submit. You will be contacted by email to schedule an interview.

First Name *

Last Name *

Age *

Sex *

Street Address *

Address Line 2

City *

State *

Zip Code *

Phone Number *

Email Address *

Name of High School (including home school) *

What grade will you be in as of September 1, 2017? *

Do you have your parent's/guardian's approval to serve on this Commission (if you're under 18)? *

Tell us about yourself

Describe yourself in three words *

What are some of your skills and talents? *

What extra-curricular activities are you currently involved in? *

Why do you want to serve on the Walnut Creek Youth Development Commission? *