I joined RISE to create an impact and to give back to my community. Through this program, I hope to gain relevant skills and knowledge to help me engage with issues I care about. I am also looking forward to meeting other motivated and engaged young people!
I joined RISE because I've always enjoyed being involved in my community, whether through volunteering or simply showing up and supporting others. It feels like a great opportunity to make a meaningful impact, and I'm looking forward to learn from and connect with new people :)
I joined the RISE program because I am passionate about fostering youth civic engagement in a sustainable and equitable manner. I am interested in working with a cohort of my peers do to my part to contribute to my community, helping to counter issues that all of us face, and will continue to face, considering the continuing persistence of issues such as income inequality, climate change, systemic discrimmination and other structural barriers.
I joined RISE because I want to connect with passionate young leaders, contribute to my community, and develop skills in leadership and civic engagement. As a student, I believe meaningful change starts with active participation, and I am excited to learn from diverse perspectives while creating a positive impact. I hope this experience will help me grow personally and professionally while inspiring others to get involved.
I joined RISE to deepen my involvement in local democracy and actively tackle social issues in my community. My background in student leadership taught me that true civic engagement relies on creating inclusive spaces. I am excited to collaborate with this cohort to co-create creative projects that break down systemic barriers, amplify diverse youth voices, and empower everyday people to shape a more equitable, resilient, and politically active Ottawa.
Like many others, I wanted to help my community but didn’t know where to start. That’s why I joined RISE: to connect with others who felt the same, build the skills needed to turn that intention into action, all while creating something that actually makes a difference.