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This program is made possible through support by Libro Financial Group who have made a commitment to fully fund Youth on Board for three years.
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Applications are due no later than Friday, October 8th, 2010 at 5:00pm!
Youth on Board
“Youth on Board” is a program aimed at connecting our youth leaders with established leaders in our community. Young leaders, aged 18 to 23 years, are matched with mentors who sit on local Boards of Directors. This program provides the opportunity for young leaders to learn about board governance and, with the assistance of their mentors, participate in the governance of a local social profit agency.
Two components:
Workshops:
Late October 2010 - Exact date to be determined: Mandatory workshop on Board Governance for all youth participants.
Early November 2010 - Exact date to be determined:: Meeting at which Youth Leaders will be matched with their Mentors, and both parties will work together to develop an agreement outlining their roles.
Board Meetings: Young leaders will be required to participate in a minimum of six (6) monthly board meetings with their mentors.
Qualifications:
We're looking for the following:
- Youth between the ages of 18-23 who have demonstrated leadership;
- Established leaders who currently sit on a board of directors for social profit organizations;
- Social profit organizations interested in forging links with youth leaders.
To apply to participate, please complete the application form and return it to us as indicated at the foot of the form.
Don't delay - space is very limited.
Application for Youth Leaders (MS Word document)
Application for Mentors (MS Word document)
We encourage agencies that would like to participate to contact us by telephone at 519-742-7338
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Objectives
To seek opportunities for youth leaders to engage with local boards of directors in order to:
- Increase their knowledge of board governance practices through hands-on experiences
- Expand their networks by building bridges with established leaders
- Encourage a youth perspective at the board level
- Encourage established community leaders to mentor youth leaders
Benefits
- Further development of leadership skills
- Increased experience and understanding of board governance and the issues faced by social profit organizations
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Youth leaders increase their connections with established leaders
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Established leaders play a pivotal role in connecting youth leaders to local community initiatives
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Social profit organizations benefit from a youth perspective on challenges
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Community has access to an increased pool of potential board members
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Youth leaders will be ready to take on leadership roles on boards and committees
