Garner Youth Council

The purpose of the Garner Youth Council is to provide volunteer opportunities and educational experiences focused on local government, while also giving youth a platform to advise Town Council on issues that impact young people in the community.

Applications for the 2026-2027 Garner Youth Council are open! Click here to apply. The deadline for the 2026-2027 Garner Youth Council application is July 31, 2026. 

Applicant Requirements

• Must live and/or attend school in Garner town limits 
• 8th-12th grade
• Interested in serving the Garner community and learning more about the Town functions
• Agree to meet the member expectations outlined below

Member Expectations

• Attend monthly meetings (third Wednesday of each month from 6:30-8:30 p.m.)
• Active participation through idea-sharing
• Meet the volunteer requirement of 10 hours throughout the year
• Youth are responsible for communicating with the group and the staff advisor, not their parents

Meetings

• All membership meetings will be on the third Wednesday of the month from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the Town Hall Training Room (900 7th Ave., Garner, NC). 

Contact

• Email: garneryouthcouncil@garnernc.gov