AYTC - Sophie Nowak

Hi! My name is Sophie, I have been a member of the Aylesbury Youth Town Council (AYTC) for two years now. I joined because of my best friend’s recommendation, its mention in the Aylesbury Town Matters magazines, and because I was looking for a social extracurricular activity outside of school. And honestly, I wish I had joined sooner! I love volunteering because it allows me to interact with the public, and I really feel as though I am making a positive impact on the community. Events such as Christmas on the Cobbles and Soapbox Derby are super fun as we help out with the activity stalls for kids and I enjoy spending the day with other members because they are all so friendly. One of my favourite memories as a AYTC member is attending Mayor Making back in May 2023. It was such a unique opportunity to experience something I otherwise wouldn’t have had access to. Overall, I thoroughly enjoy being a member as it has taught me many valuable skills such as teamwork as well as leadership… and that there’s nothing more satisfying than seeing a volunteering project come to life!