Youth Rural Community Leadership Program - Sweet Home

Funder: Rural Development Initiatives (RDI), in partnership with the City of Sweet Home, Oregon

Cost: Free to participants - meals and materials included

Geographic Scope: Sweet Home, Oregon area

Target Audience: Youth in grades 7-9

Program Philosophy: Thriving rural communities develop from a broad base of skilled, diverse, and motivated leaders. The program focuses on developing community leadership capacity of individuals.

Program Structure

• Program Type: In-person Rural Community Leadership class
• Typical Class Size: 25-35 youth participants
• Format: Multi-session program connecting diverse voices on rural challenges and opportunities
• Requirement: Participants must contribute their time and commitment to complete the class project
• Meals: All sessions include either lunch or dinner

Program Goals

• Develop community leadership capacity
• Provide youth with new tools for making positive change in local community
• Build connections among diverse youth voices

Contact Information

Jessie Katon - Program Coordinator

• Phone: 458-215-8396 x7005
• Email: jkaton@rdiinc.org
• Address: 91017 S Willamette St, Coburg, Oregon 97408
• Phone: 458.215.8396

Application Process

Online Application:

• Click link on website to apply online

In-Person Registration:

• Walk-in registration available
• Parent/Guardian Requirement: Parents must be present to register student
• Registration open until end of first class session

Contact for Questions:

• Jessie Katon, Program Coordinator
• Phone: 458-215-8396 x7005
• Email: jkaton@rdiinc.org

Note: Some spots remain available as of posting date.