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Become a Member of the Queen Alexandra Foundation's
Youth Advisory Council (YAC)
Applications are being accepted NOW!
Are you a community-oriented youth interested in making a difference?
Joining the Queen Alexandra Foundation for Children's Youth Advisory Council is an excellent way to meet youth, learn about important issues and child rights, as well as become involved in the community in a way that is meaningful and valuable.
Applications are now being accepted for the Youth Advisory Council. Youth between the ages of 14 – 18 are welcome to apply! To download the application form click here.
The YAC will be on break for the summer and will begin meeting twice a month starting in September. YAC members are responsible for reviewing grant applications for youth programs in Victoria, assisting in QA fundraising events and in planning YAC events.
If you want more information please call Susana at: 250-519-6722
Application deadline: July 23, 2010
E-mail: Susana.guardado@viha.ca
Fax: 250-519-6715
Mail: 2400 Arbutus Rd. Victoria BC, V8N 1V7
On May 8, 2010 the QA Youth Advisory Council presented:
Rights Now! Educate. Advocate. Relate – a youth conference:
While most people lay fast asleep on the morning of May 8, 60 participants plus energized volunteers and speakers bustled about the UVic Student Union Building, getting ready for the Rights Now! youth conference. From screen-printing t-shirts to engaging workshops, the day was packed. Our first keynote speaker perfectly set the tone for the whole conference. Spencer West had the sort of presence which captured everyone's attention even before he spoke. His life story and the UNCRC were tied into an inspirational speech which got us all pumped, and ready to take a stand for what we believe in.
Most of the day was spent in workshops, each based upon an article out of the UNCRC . The sessions were fascinating and motivating, with a variety of workshop leaders such as 16 year old Jeneece Edroff, the Pride Community Center, and Gita John-Lyam. The Youth Advisory Council also had a role, and led solution-based pod sessions. A definite highlight of the day was a performance by slam poets Adler and Mcleod. Our last keynote speaker, Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond provided a great close to the day with her speech about her experience with the justice system, and the importance of rights. Participants began the day a little sleepy and tentative but ended the day enthusiastic and ready to make a change. Although exhausting, Rights Now! was worthwhile and really did Educate, Advocate, and Relate our rights.
The YAC put in many hours, much enthusiasm and lots of work into creating a fabulous, engaging and educational experience for conference participants.
Visit the conference website to see what the day was like: www.rights-now.com
The Queen Alexandra Foundation
Youth Advisory Council
2400 Arbutus Road, Victoria BC V8N 1V7
Telephone: 250-519-6977 Fax: 250-519-6715
susana.guardado@viha.ca
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