The Youth Council
The Youth Council promotes young people’s interests, their general wellbeing and well-being, thus strengthening their opportunities for participation, influence and action by being part of the city’s cooperation networks.
The Rauma Youth Council
Since 1998, the Rauma Youth Council has been a politically and religiously independent group of experts in youth affairs. Under Article 26 of the Local Government Act, it has become one of the city’s statutory lobbying bodies.
The Youth Council promotes the interests of young people and their general well-being and well-being, thereby strengthening their opportunities for participation, influence and action through its membership of the city’s cooperation networks. The Youth Council contributes to the city’s decision-making process, for example by representing young people in city bodies and at the annual Children and Young People’s Consultation Day.
As well as making a difference to society, it is also a fun way to get together. The Youth Council also plans and organises events and activities, such as OtaChill, a music and hang-out event for young people.
The Youth Council operates under the Youth Services and has a two-year term of office. The Youth Council is elected by popular vote and its term of office always starts in January.
Youth Council members for the period of activity 1.1.2025–31.12.2026
Hj. Nortamon comprehensive school
Ansa Kaukkila
Rauma Teacher Training School
Enni Gahmberg
Benjamin Mäntysaari
Sofia Ahlsten
Raumanmeri comprehensive school
Sinikka Backman
Vladislav Davidovich
Anni Kreivilä
Atte Salminen
Jasmin Väänänen (alternate)
Rauman Lyseo upper secondary school
Justus Halminen
Pihla Hammarberg
Senna Tuomola
WinNova
Meisa Valtanen
Youth Council Elections in October
Hey, 13- to 18-year-olds interested in making a difference! Apply to join the Youth Council!
The Rauma Youth Council has established itself through its work in Rauma since 1998. The Youth Council’s responsibilities include promoting young people’s quality of life, well-being, and opportunities for influence and participation, for example by representing them in city bodies. The Youth Council also organizes events for young people in Rauma. The Youth Council meets at least four times during the school year, and its members also meet in working groups to organize events.
The new Youth Council will begin its two-year term in January 2027. You can run for office between September 1 and 30 by contacting the Youth Council coordinator, Maija Salomaa, at 044 403 6327. Elections will be held in October, and two representatives—and any alternate representatives—will be elected from each school and educational institution.
