Delaware County Junior County Council Application

Delaware County's Junior County Council Program aims to foster civic engagement, develop leadership skills, and offer students a unique insight into the workings of County government. This program will select seven High School Juniors and Seniors to join Delaware County Council for the upcoming 2026/2027 school year as Junior Council Members.

As a Junior Council Member, you will directly engage with County government officials, develop leadership skills, engage with stakeholders about real issues, gain firsthand experience in policy-making processes, contribute to community outreach and public service initiatives, and benefit from the mentorship of County Council Members and other County officials who will help shape you into future community leaders.

You will also meet directly with Delaware County Council member Dr. Monica Taylor to discuss the meetings, your thoughts, and how you can engage your community in what is happening within the county.

The Junior County Council program begins on Tuesday, September 8 with an orientation and then consists of a meeting every week, typically on Wednesdays.

Requirements for this application are as follows:

Applicants must be enrolled in a Delaware County, PA school (students from both public and private high schools are eligible).
Applicants MUST BE AVAILABLE for interviews from August 10th through August 13th.
Applicants are responsible for their own transportation to meetings and events unless specified otherwise.
Applicants must be either a rising junior or senior in high school.

Applications are DUE BY Saturday, August 8. Applications typically take about 25-30 minutes to complete.

Full name

First NameLast Name

Email

example@example.com

Phone Number

Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.

What high school do you attend?

Must be in Delaware County

Emergency contact (name, relation to student, and phone number)

What grade are you in?

Do you participate in any extracurricular activities?

If yes to the above question, at what time do they take place?

Do you have your own transportation? (Car, public transportation, etc.)

Are you available the week of August 10-13 for interviews?

If yes to the above question, what time and date works best for you? (Time frame between 9 AM-4 PM)

Tell us about yourself (interests, activities, volunteer experience, future goals, etc.)

Why are you interested in this program and local government?

Submit your resume and/or cover letter