Youth Council project support officer Stacy White said the role of the Youth Council was to represent and be a voice for the community's young people.
Other duties include advising the council on matters of interest for youth in the Whanganui district, participating in projects that help all youth in the area, and taking part in leadership, development and team-building activities.
The Youth Council holds several formal meetings a year, with informal meetings occurring more frequently.
"Formal meetings run similarly to a local government meeting; there's an agenda, confirmation of minutes, a public forum, talk about finances, and discussion about current projects and initiatives that are being led by youth – for youth," White said.
"Being a youth councillor means making sure previously overlooked voices are acknowledged the way they should be, and making sure everyone's concerns and opinions are shown to be appreciated.
"It also means growing Whanganui as a fun community for the next generation, which happens through their voices being expressed – this is exceptionally important as this community will impact current and the future generations most significantly."
Interested young people can apply at https://tinyurl.com/WDCYC2022.
