TEEN ACTION COMMITTEE 2020-2021
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
TEEN ACTION COMMITTEE 2020-2021
The City of Yorba Linda Parks and Recreation Department is currently looking for
enthusiastic and responsible 7
th
and 8
th
grade middle school students to form the Teen
Action Committee (T.A.C.) for the 2020-2021 school year.
Purpose: To provide positive leadership, recreational, educational, and social
opportunities to middle school students during non-school hours. Teen Action Committee
members will participate in a variety of community service projects as well as assist in
planning and implementing city-sponsored events.
Mission Statement: T.A.C membership provides opportunities for local youth to learn
and practice leadership and citizenship skills that empower them to give back to their
community and beyond.
Benefits: T.A.C. members will not only develop leadership skills through activities and
events but will gain a sense of accomplishment by participating in educational,
recreational and social opportunities. T.A.C. members will also have the opportunity to
meet new people outside of their school. Other opportunities include meeting and serving
the residents of the Yorba Linda community at different special events. This community
service recognition can be used for high school and/or college applications.
Requirements: All T.A.C. members are required to attend a monthly meeting, one
service project event per month, and commit to volunteering a minimum of twenty hours
(20) of community service for City of Yorba Linda’s special events and/or other nonprofit
programs. T.A.C. members are expected to actively participate and contribute during all
meetings and assigned programs.
Duties: Duties may include, but are not limited to, meet to plan and assist with the
planning of teen events, participate in initiatives from both local and national nonprofit
organizations, and volunteer for City programs and special events.
Teen Action Committee applications will be available starting Monday, April 6, 2020
at City Hall, the Community Center, Thomas Lasorda Jr. Field House, Travis Ranch
Activity Center and from the Activities Directors at Bernardo Yorba, Travis Ranch,
Kraemer, and Yorba Linda Middle Schools, and online at www.yorbalindaca.gov. The
deadline to apply is Friday, September 18, 2020 at 5:00pm. Teacher
recommendations are required at time of deadline.
If you have questions or need more information, please contact the Thomas Lasorda Jr.
Field House at (714) 961-7192.