Youth Council

Unsinkable Youth is a space for youth to share their story, cause & amplify what matters to them. In their voice, in their unique way.

Together, creating a community of support for mental health and wellbeing through real conversation.

North American Youth Council

The Unsinkable Youth Council is comprised of two groups of youth ages 12-14 and 15-23 from across Canada and the United States who are passionate about mental health, wellbeing and social advocacy.

The Council has 2 pillars: Whole Health Support & Whole Health In Action. Benefiting members by providing them whole health support, resources and education while facilitating the opportunity to collaborate and make a difference with a highly motivated team of like-minded individuals. .

Meet the Unsinkable Youth Council

Supervised & facilitated by one of Unsinkable’s Community Program Manager’s, the council is youth lead. Where council members have the opportunity to apply for leadership positions within council.

The council meets virtually every month (September - June) to:

Commitment

Term begins in September and concludes in June
Participation in one virtual committee council (one hour) per month from September-June
Participation in two to six additional hours a month for project work and virtual collaboration
Council members are eligible to serve for a two-year term

Key Roles and Responsibilities

Participate in monthly virtual meetings from September–June
Support development of youth-facing content, including digital resources, marketing initiatives, and other innovations targeting youth
Work collaboratively with other council members and Unsinkable Youth Council staff to brainstorm, develop and lead organizational projects
Provide insight and recommendations on opportunities for youth engagement, as well as emerging trends affecting youth