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West Hollywood teen urges peers to apply to Teen Action Committee
Summary
A West Hollywood teen described the Teen Action Committee’s purpose and application process, urged peers to apply when applications open in early June (six-week window), highlighted leadership and volunteer-hour opportunities, and pointed to weho.org/recreation for details.
A West Hollywood teen described the Teen Action Committee (TAC) and urged peers to apply, saying the application period opens in early June and applicants will have about six weeks to complete it. The presenter said teen center staff offer assistance to applicants and that interviews focus on commitment and interest in participating in city programs.
The presenter said TAC gives participants “a chance to get involved, give back, and take on leadership roles” and that members volunteer at city events and work with local organizations. “I already have more than 200” community service hours, the presenter said, and noted that TAC met a goal of 450 volunteer hours last year.
The speaker described TAC as a place to build skills useful in school and future jobs, citing experience applicable to roles such as camp counselor or lifeguard. The presenter also encouraged teens who are not selected to reapply and to attend one-on-one follow-ups and workshops offered by the teen center to prepare for future applications.
The presenter recounted growing up in West Hollywood and seeing park improvements, saying those experiences motivated them to sign up for TAC. They described the program as annual and said they hope to inspire other teens to join before they age out.
For application details and workshops, the presenter directed listeners to the city recreation page at weho.org/recreation.
