Volunteer Opportunities – National Youth Ambassador Corps

NATIONAL YOUTH AMBASSADOR CORPS (20)

Background

The National Youth Ambassador Corps (NYAC) is a component of the National Youth Council’s Youth Empowerment programme. The programme seeks to create an enabling environment for youth participation within national and international decision-making processes.

Youth Ambassadors are trained and organised to support the development and implementation of national development policy and to increase the capacity of young people for effective leadership and advocacy.


Volunteer Function

1.    Represent the interests of young people in various public boards, committees, consultations and fora
2.    Research and document youth perspectives on  development issues
3.    Educate young people about development issues
4.    Serve as a consultation mechanism for policy makers and development agencies
5.    Train young people to be leaders and advocates for youth development


Criteria for Selection

1.    Be 18-29 years old on entry to the programme
2.    Have a history of active involvement and leadership in youth or community organisations
3.    Have a good academic and/or professional record
4.    Be able to commit for at least one year of service
5.    Be a belonger of Anguilla
6.    Be motivated and flexible to attend a range of activities locally, regionally/internationally(as required by assignment)
7.    Possess the ability to work independently and as a team


Deadline Date for Applications

February 19th 2010

Contact Information

For further information, application forms and instructions contact: Mr. Kasseem Forde at telephone # 584- 6353 or Ms. Hyacinth Augustine, Programme Officer- Youth Development at telephone # 498-3792 or email nationalyouthcouncil.anguilla@gmail.com  or hyacinth.augustine@gov.ai.