The Windermere Active Youth “W.A.Y.” Committee benefits the Town of Windermere by getting the younger generation involved in the community. The W.A.Y. Committee creates volunteer opportunities for members as well as other high school students. The environment in Windermere is very important, and Windermere’s Active Youth does what they can to protect and preserve local ecosystems. Bridging the generational gap allows Windermere’s youth to feel more included in their community. Involvement with other committees and setting and accomplishing goals teaches the members of the W.A.Y. Committee responsibility, and allows them to learn how to work with other committees. This committee will benefits everyone involved; not just the Town.
The reason this committee was created was to get local high school students involved in volunteerism as well as to support the Town and its residents. The W.A.Y. Committee believes that members will enjoy participating in volunteer opportunities with other high school students and residents. Creating this committee will bring them together through accomplishing goals and helping the community.