Caledon OPP has announced the annual Youth Leadership Program is back in 2024.
The event will be held from Tuesday, July 23rd to Friday, July 26th, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Since 2003, Caledon OPP Community Response Unit (CRU) officers, along with the Optimist Club of Caledon, have been engaging with local youth to demonstrate the importance of community service, involvement, compassion, and leadership in their community.
Students will be given the opportunity to engage in a variety of community activities aimed at giving back to their community while interacting with Caledon OPP officers and fellow students.
Applicants interested in applying to the program must meet the following criteria:
• be a resident of Caledon,
• currently in high school (grade 9 to 12),
• be motivated to actively participate,
• possess a genuine interest in contributing to the community in a meaningful way,
• be a team player and work well with others.
Applicants are required to submit an OPP permission form signed by the applicant’s parent/guardian along with a brief essay (minimum of 250 words) written by the applicant.
The essay should outline reasons for the applicant’s interest and identify what the applicant has to offer to the program.
OPP permission forms are available through email by contacting PC Melissa Sheardown at melissa.sheardown@opp.ca.
If email is not an option, contact the officer by calling 905-584-2241 to make alternate arrangements.
Participants will also gain 40 hours of community work, a requirement to graduating high school.