Hayward Youth Commission

The Hayward Youth Commission at Work:

The Hayward Youth Commission (HYC) advises the Mayor and City Council, and the elected boards of the Hayward Area Recreation and Park District (HARD) and Hayward Unified School District (HUSD) about issues that affect young people in the Hayward community.

Members may also work on a number of projects and activities throughout the year, e.g., identifying youth needs, organizing youth speak outs and conferences, etc. The board consists of 21 voting members and 9 alternate members. The Hayward Youth Commission meets monthly on the 1st & 3rd Monday at 6:30 p.m. Meetings are held via Zoom Webinar (access info provided on agenda).

Applications are now being accepted from students interested in serving on the Hayward Youth Commission! 

To qualify, students must be between 13 and 20 years old at the time of appointment and live in the City of Hayward or within the boundaries of the Hayward Unified School District.

The deadline for submitting applications is Friday, May 20, 2022. Applicants will be notified by e-mail when interview times are confirmed. Interviews are one day only and are scheduled for Thursday, June 2, 2022.

Apply to be a Youth Commissioner

* If applicant is under 18 years of age, consent from a parent or legal guardian is required. Please submit the following hard copy documentation to the City Clerk's Office: HYC Parent Agreement and Contact Information Form

2022 Hayward Youth Conference:

The Hayward Youth Commission cordially invites you to the 2022 Hayward Youth Conference -  Learning Today, Leading Tomorrow.  

The goal of the conference is to bring youth from Hayward together to learn about issues that impact them, and ways they can take an active role in making changes in their community and City to improve outcomes for young people.

The conference will take place Saturday, April 30, 2022, 10:00 AM - 1:30 PM. This will be a virtual event with guest speakers, performances, and prizes.

Conference Schedule:

• 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM - Welcome and Opening - City Leaders, Performances
• 11:00 AM - 11:50 PM - Session 1 Workshops - Four Concurrent Workshops
• 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM - Session 2 Workshops - Four Concurrent Workshops
• 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM - Closing and Drawings - Student Leaders, Performances

Workshop Topics will include:

1. Social Justice, Diversity and Inclusion
2. The Environment  
3. Health & Wellness 
4. Financial Literacy

Register for the Conference Today