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BOSTON
- Wednesday, March 29, 2023 - Mayor Michelle Wu today announced applications
for the 2023-2024 SPARK Boston Council are now open and available online. The
SPARK Boston Council is a volunteer leadership and civic engagement council
made up of 20 to 35 year olds charged with spearheading the City's efforts
to engage Boston's young adult population. Applications are due Friday, May
26, 2023.
“The
SPARK Boston Council helps serve as a direct line from what young people
want to see change in our City, to the services of City government,” said Mayor
Michelle Wu. “SPARK Boston is a great opportunity for young adults to
connect with their neighborhoods, peers, and the possibilities of government.
I’ve enjoyed getting to know this year’s group of future Boston leaders and
encourage all that are interested to apply.”
Under
the direction of the SPARK Boston Director, the 2023-2024 Council will
create programming and advise Boston's leaders to help the city grow as an
inviting, connected, culturally rich, and sustainable home for young
adults. Throughout the SPARK Boston Council term, participants hear from
key members of the Mayor's staff, leaders within City Hall, and community
organizations about topics like climate resilience, education, housing, and
civic innovation.
“Recruitment
is my favorite time of the year for our program,” said SPARK Boston
Director Audrey Seraphin. “I love being able to share our work with so
many amazing young residents all across the City. I hope to see
applications from every single neighborhood in Boston this year!”
Those
looking to join the SPARK Boston Council can learn more about the program
and application process by attending one of two Virtual Open Houses on either
Tuesday, April 18 or Wednesday, May 10 from 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Those
interested in attending can register at bit.ly/SPARKinfosession2023.
Applicants can also reach out with questions to sparkboston@boston.gov.
The
2022-2023 SPARK Council will be continuing their work through the end of their
term this August, but have already taken part in several opportunities,
including attending Mayor Wu’s first State of the City; meeting with
Boston’s Sister City delegation from Strausbourg, France during Mayor
Jeanne Barseghian’s visit; and marching in the Allston-Brighton Parade with
Mayor Wu. On-going programming includes participatory mapping project Boston You’re My Home;
public education series Back to School; a
civic text Book Club; and
greener living newsletter & lifestyle brand Sustainable Boston.
The 2022-2023 council has also continued legacy &
signature programming such as: Neighborhood Socials, events designed to
bring City Hall staff and local leaders into spaces young people already
patronize; Chief Chats,
fireside discussions with cabinet leadership; and Pint with a Planner, an
event series in partnership with the Boston Planning & Development
Agency (BPDA).
The
SPARK Council meets on the first Monday of each month. Council members must
also attend one community meeting and one SPARK event or subcommittee
meeting a month. Applicants must reside in Boston, and be willing to commit
15 hours monthly to the SPARK Boston program. SPARK Boston and its previous
iteration ONEin3 have now been serving young adults and the City of Boston
for over 18 years.
"SPARK
Boston can ignite your confidence in civic engagement. It is a space where
you can build your voice, involvement, and engagement in your neighborhood
while understanding how the Mayor's Office serves the City of Boston,” said
2022-2023 SPARK Boston Captain Ricky Meinke. “By applying to SPARK Boston,
you are confirming that you want to be a future leader in your
neighborhood, that you want to serve the City of Boston, and that you can
make a difference in your community."
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