Transportation Youth Ambassador Program
Are you a secondary school student in Vaughan? Are you passionate about safety and want to help improve how you and your friends get to and from school and around your community?
If so, apply to join the City’s Transportation Youth Ambassador Program and help us plan for the future of transportation in Vaughan!
Intake for the 2026 cohort opens mid-October! Check back soon for details.
What is the program all about?
The Transportation Youth Ambassador Program is an outreach initiative led by Vaughan’s youth, for youth. It provides participants with the opportunity to speak with their peers about their transportation challenges in Vaughan and work together to find solutions. By participating in the program, students will gain real-life work experience and develop important skills such as leadership, time management, teamwork and critical thinking.
By being a transportation youth ambassador, participants will create and deliver several engagement activities, including:
- attending and supporting outreach at City events.
- facilitating surveys and promotional tactics.
- hosting initiatives and focus group discussions in elementary and high schools.
- sharing input on City decisions.
- and more!
When does the next cohort take place?
The program begins in February 2026 and runs until June 2026.
How do I apply?
To apply, email tyap@vaughan.ca with:
- a one-page cover letter expressing why you would be a good candidate.
- proof of enrollment at a Vaughan secondary school.
- a letter of reference.
What will I gain from the program?
Upon completion, participants will receive a certificate and the volunteer hours required for graduation (if applicable). To successfully complete the program, participants must attend all three learning sessions facilitated by City staff and conduct a minimum of three initiatives approved by the City.
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