Join our Mayor’s Advisory Council for Kitchener Seniors (MACKS)
The City of Kitchener is recruiting residents aged 55 and older for the Mayor’s Advisory Council for Kitchener Seniors (MACKS). MACKS volunteers are encouraged to share their perspectives on the impact of city programs, services, strategies, and policies to help older adults live well and age well in the community.
As a member of MACKS, you will engage with staff and Council representatives on municipal issues impacting older adults in Kitchener, help identify community priorities, and connect with community members to engage in and provide feedback on age-friendly initiatives in Kitchener.
To apply to be part of the advisory council, you must:
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be a Kitchener resident
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be 55 years of age or older
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be available to attend meetings held on the first Thursday morning of each month (from September to June)
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contribute 6 to 8 hours per month to support committee work
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commit to serving a three-year term
The deadline for applying is July 10, 2026.
For more information, or to apply, interested community members are invited to visit Kitchener.ca/MACKS.
Land acknowledgement
The City of Kitchener is situated on the traditional territory of the Chonnonton, Anishinaabeg, and Haudenosaunee Peoples. We recognize our responsibility to act as stewards for the land and honour the original caretakers who came before us. Our community is enriched by the enduring knowledge and deep-rooted traditions of the diverse First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples who live in Kitchener today.