4-H Canada Youth Advisory Committee
About the Youth Advisory Committee
The Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) is the national youth voice for 4-H Canada, providing leadership opportunities for outstanding young people from across the country who are currently active 4-H members or recent alumni. Our YAC members – one per province for a total of 10 members – are youth who want to continue to play a role and contribute to the 4-H movement in Canada.
Roles and Responsibilities of YAC members
- Attend and actively participate in monthly meetings and all scheduled training
- Participate actively in the ongoing work of YAC including in YAC subcommittees focused on advancing and achieving YAC priorities and goals.
- Represent 4-H Canada within their province
- Be a positive Role model for 4-H members
Check out the full list of responsibilities in the Terms of Reference for YAC members.
Would you like to be a YAC member?
This Fall Quebec 4-H will be appointing a new representative to YAC and it could be you!
To be eligible, prospective YAC members must:
- be between 18 to 25 years old.
- Candidates must be 18 years of age as of January 1 of the year in which they begin their term.
- Candidates should not turn 26 before the end of their term.
- be current 4-H members in good standing or recent alumni, within three years of aging out of the 4-H program.
- Commit to
- volunteer at least 2 hours/month and additional time as required.
- attend and contribute to scheduled meetings
- maintain strong ongoing communications
- contribute actively
- meet all deadlines
- Demonstrate knowledge of 4-H nationally, provincially, and locally.
- Demonstrate interest in public speaking, group facilitation and being a team player.
- be willing to travel within Canada to at least one in-person meeting and one additional meeting, program, or event within Canada to be determined.
Application process
- Complete the YAC Member Application Form and submit it to the provincial office by emailing coordinator@quebec4-H.com by end of day October 18, 2024.
- All applications will be reviewed to ensure all requirements are met.
- Eligible candidates will be asked to give a short presentation at the Quebec 4-H Annual General Meeting to share why they are best suited for the role.
- The Quebec 4-H membership present at the AGM will vote to elect the next Quebec 4-H YAC representative.
Questions about the application process? Don’t hesitate to reach out to Gillian at coordinator@quebec4-H.com or 819-650-2296
Quebec 4-H YAC Members
Rebecca Weldon (2023-2024)
“During my tenure, I have built relationships with some incredible 4-Hers across Canada. It has been such a positive experience working with members from other provinces because we get to share how our clubs operate. In turn, this enables me to introduce new ideas to 4-H Quebec. Furthermore, I believe that my involvement with the YAC has significantly impacted my professional development, enhancing my abilities in teamwork, communication, and decision-making. I highly recommend applying to become the next YAC member to represent Quebec!” – Rebecca Weldon (2023-2024)
Devin Keenan (2021-2022)
Eugenie Officer (2018-2020)
Andrea Soesbergen (2015-2017)
“Being on the YAC committee is such an inspiring experience. I’m working with a team of dedicated youth who are passionate about the 4-H movement and the things it can do for youth. My experience so far with YAC has given me friendships with people my age from all over the country, it has made me realize my potential to make an impact on my global community, but it has also given me a desire to strengthen my local community as well. It has truly been an enriching experience thus far, and it has only just begun.” – Andrea Soesbergen (2015-2017)
Lexie Tucker (2013-2014)
“Being a YAC representative has helped me to further develop my skills and abilities as I have been able to help advise the national staff on various projects. It has been a great opportunity to share my input as well as collaborate with members from all over the country. Being a YAC member has given me the chance to travel and meet some truly remarkable members from across Canada.” – Lexie Tucker (2013-2014)
Charles Gascon (2011-2013)
“YAC is the achievement of my 4-H «career». It is an amazing opportunity to help progress the Canadian 4-H movement, while growing your personal leadership qualities. It helped me tremendously! It gives me the opportunity to work with other youth from across Canada but also with adults who truly are the best in what they are doing. It gives me the chance to see more widely the needs and the hopes of the Canadian 4-H movement.” – Charles Gascon (2011-2013)