Are you a young leader between the ages of 14-24 passionate about advocating for child rights and amplifying youth voices? Consider joining the UNICEF USA National Youth Council for the 2024-2025 term! As a member of this esteemed council, you’ll have the opportunity to work closely with UNICEF staff, contribute to youth engagement initiatives, and drive measurable improvements in child well-being at a national level.
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About UNICEF USA Youth Representative
Opportunity Details
The UNICEF USA National Youth Council is a dynamic group of young leaders dedicated to elevating the voices and perspectives of young people. Council members collaborate with UNICEF staff to advocate for policy change, support youth and volunteer programs, and foster community engagement. Additionally, members play a pivotal role in shaping UUSA’s culture, strategy, and operations by bringing a youth-centric approach to decision-making processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Elevate Youth Voice: Represent UNICEF USA at events and meetings locally and nationally, create social content for UUSA’s social media channels.
- Support Youth & Volunteer Programs:Provide feedback and insight on engaging young people in social justice work, inform strategic initiatives and campaigns.
- Educate and Motivate: Lead issue-specific projects to educate and inform youth, volunteers, and staff, amplify youth voice through media and thought pieces.
- Build Community: Foster relationships with fellow council members, Youth Representatives, and UNICEF Clubs, manage the Slack community, host digital conversations with students.
Commitment
- Serve a one-year term from August 1, 2024, to May 30, 2025 (with the option to re-apply).
- Dedicate 3-5 hours per week to council-related projects, meetings, trainings, and activities.
- Attend weekly meetings on Tuesdays, 7:30-8:30 PM EST, and participate in both in-person and virtual gatherings/trainings.
- Availability for summer and fall training sessions.
Benefits of UNICEF USA Youth Representative
- Gain practical skills in volunteer organizing, civic engagement, communications, and advocacy.
- Collaborate with a diverse team passionate about advancing child rights.
- Build connections with leaders across the country and learn from expert guest speakers.
- Opportunities for special service awards and accrual of volunteer hours.
- Receive a stipend of $1000.
UNICEF USA Youth Representative Requirements
- Ages 14-24 and residing in the US during the term.
- Interest in community organizing, advocacy, and youth-led action.
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Reliable internet access and device for virtual meetings.
Application Date and Process
- Click on the link to the application website to apply.
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