Children's mayor wanted!

Hi, do you live in the municipality of Opsterland and would you like to become a children's mayor? Then this is your chance! For the upcoming school year we are looking for a successor for Sterre Turk, who was the children's mayor of Opsterland since September 2024.

Who are you?

  • You are in grade 7 or 8 in elementary school;
  • you live in Opsterland;
  • You have an interest in what is happening in the congregation;
  • You are spontaneous, enthusiastic and curious;
  • You enjoy being in the spotlight and enjoy saying something in front of an audience. 

What will you do?

  • With some regularity you accompany the mayor, for example to receive St. Nicholas or to open the carnival. But you are also present at more serious events, such as the New Year's reception or a commemoration to lay a wreath.
  • Organizations can also invite you to open the swimming season, for example. What you will all do, we decide together. We make a yearly agenda of activities you could go to. 

What are you committed to?

  • As children's mayor, you don't just have a ceremonial role. You are children's mayor for all children in Opsterland from September through June. That gives you time to get involved or draw attention to what you think is important for children and what the municipality could perhaps do something about. Of course we are happy to help you with that. 

In short: 

  • Being Children's Mayor is of course a lot of fun, but it also requires time. All activities are always in consultation and must be compatible with school.
  • Of course, your parents must agree with your application and appointment and must be willing to accompany you (including transportation). 

Application process: 

  • If you would like to become children's mayor, we would like to hear, read and/or see why we should choose you. You can write a letter, make a PowerPoint presentation, but of course a video or other idea is also nice.  
  • We would like to receive your application by June 21, 2025. Email your application to kinderburgemeester@opsterland.nl or send your application to:

Municipality of Opsterland
Attn: administrative secretariat
Postbus 10.000
9244 ZP Beetsterzwaag