Youth Rural Community Leadership Program - Sweet Home

Youth Rural Community Leadership Program - Sweet Home

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

Status: Program-based training opportunity (not a grant)

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

Organization: Rural Development Initiatives

Address: 91017 S Willamette St, Coburg, Oregon 97408

Phone: 458.215.8396