CV Youth Council
CV Youth Council is a group of student leaders who help design and implement our youth programming. CVYC is a member of Youth Action 50, a citywide program where teams of young people across all five boroughs take on real problems and pitch real solutions to real city agencies.
How it Works
Apply to join our Youth Council.
Required meetings are Fridays, 3:30-4:30 @ 65 Chrystie St from November 2026-June 2027.
Work on our three-phase project
Conduct original research on youth digital life
Co-design a summer camp program
Plan a community event
May 2027: Present at Youth Action 50 Summit and AAARI Symposium
What you get out of it
Shape and help lead our CV programs
A real network of young leaders across NYC
Practical research skills and presentation at a research conference
Direct access to city agency staff on the issue you care about
A Mayoral Certificate at the end of the year
Volunteer hours if requested
Meaningful experience for resumes and applications