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Now Closed on 19th November 2017 - Next recruitment tbc
RECRUITMENT 2017: TWO TYPES OF MEMBERSHIPS, TO SUIT YOUR NEEDS AND SCHEDULES!
Kia ora - We are Recruiting!
We're proud to announce that this year we will be combining our general and executive recruitments, this means that you can apply for both or either at the same time! We think this is a more inclusive way of doing things and offers more opportunity to get involved!
Are you, or would you like to become, an effective communicator? Someone with built relationships with key Christchurch decision makers? Someone passionate about amplifying the voice of young people throughout our ever-changing city? An events planner, leader, community representative?
Check out the below membership specifications and see what suits you. We have approximately 16 executive members who are leaders of the organisation with significant commitment expected from them. We then have a wide group of general members who are expected to commit three hours a month and can be involved in whatever takes their fancy!
The Christchurch Youth Council (CYC) has two types of Members:
Executive Committee Members are the volunteer governance group of the Youth Council, and they are headed up by four Officers (Chair, Deputy Chair, or alternatively two Co-Chairs, Secretary and Treasurer). Executive Members have voting rights and are expected to dedicate a minimum of ten hours a month towards the organisation as well as take a lead in some aspects of CYC. Executive meetings are to be attended, held fortnightly on Monday evenings.
General Members dedicate three hours or more a month towards the organisation. General membership is a broader, more accommodating role, ideal for those with busy schedules, a specific interest in one field, or for those that want to develop further within the organisation before taking up a more time-intensive role. They do not have voting rights but can still attend Executive Committee meetings. They can take up any other opportunities within the Council.
Commitment:
If you are successful in your application, you’ll start December 2017, through to at least December 2018 (although we will be closing for parts of Dec and Jan). Many of our members are pretty into what they do within the CYC– it is important that if you're successful, you stick at it or you're honest if you can’t.
In return, you get access to a variety of trainings and personal development opportunities. You’ll be able to connect and build relationships with other passionate young people and key decision makers around Christchurch, as well as being able to build your skill set as a professional young person. We provide snacks at meetings, and aim to give you the keys to drive your own ideas.
Application and Recruitment Process:
There is no form to apply for CYC. Instead, create a submission in any way you feel comfortable, whether that’s a video, vlog, voice recording, or a written form. Here are some questions that you might want to focus on during your submission:
In your application please include:
Send your application through to chchyouthcouncil@gmail.com. If you have any questions, please just email, message our Facebook or contact us on 0220166993.
Recruitment is open on Mon 16th Oct - Wed 15th Nov 2017. If you’re shortlisted, you will be invited to our recruitment day on Saturday 25th November. Executive or General Membership applicants go through the same application process.
We're proud to announce that this year we will be combining our general and executive recruitments, this means that you can apply for both or either at the same time! We think this is a more inclusive way of doing things and offers more opportunity to get involved!
Are you, or would you like to become, an effective communicator? Someone with built relationships with key Christchurch decision makers? Someone passionate about amplifying the voice of young people throughout our ever-changing city? An events planner, leader, community representative?
Check out the below membership specifications and see what suits you. We have approximately 16 executive members who are leaders of the organisation with significant commitment expected from them. We then have a wide group of general members who are expected to commit three hours a month and can be involved in whatever takes their fancy!
The Christchurch Youth Council (CYC) has two types of Members:
Executive Committee Members are the volunteer governance group of the Youth Council, and they are headed up by four Officers (Chair, Deputy Chair, or alternatively two Co-Chairs, Secretary and Treasurer). Executive Members have voting rights and are expected to dedicate a minimum of ten hours a month towards the organisation as well as take a lead in some aspects of CYC. Executive meetings are to be attended, held fortnightly on Monday evenings.
General Members dedicate three hours or more a month towards the organisation. General membership is a broader, more accommodating role, ideal for those with busy schedules, a specific interest in one field, or for those that want to develop further within the organisation before taking up a more time-intensive role. They do not have voting rights but can still attend Executive Committee meetings. They can take up any other opportunities within the Council.
Commitment:
If you are successful in your application, you’ll start December 2017, through to at least December 2018 (although we will be closing for parts of Dec and Jan). Many of our members are pretty into what they do within the CYC– it is important that if you're successful, you stick at it or you're honest if you can’t.
In return, you get access to a variety of trainings and personal development opportunities. You’ll be able to connect and build relationships with other passionate young people and key decision makers around Christchurch, as well as being able to build your skill set as a professional young person. We provide snacks at meetings, and aim to give you the keys to drive your own ideas.
Application and Recruitment Process:
There is no form to apply for CYC. Instead, create a submission in any way you feel comfortable, whether that’s a video, vlog, voice recording, or a written form. Here are some questions that you might want to focus on during your submission:
- What made you want to apply to join Christchurch Youth Council?
- Describe some things you've done/skills you have that might come in useful for this?
- To what extent are you able to commit to Christchurch Youth Council?
- Which skills would you like to develop with Christchurch Youth Council?
- What is most important part of Christchurch for you?
- And anything else you’d like to add!
In your application please include:
- Your name
- Your age
- If you want to be considered for an executive member / general member or either role
- The suburb you live in
- Your school / educational institute / work / or anything else that keeps you busy during the day
Send your application through to chchyouthcouncil@gmail.com. If you have any questions, please just email, message our Facebook or contact us on 0220166993.
Recruitment is open on Mon 16th Oct - Wed 15th Nov 2017. If you’re shortlisted, you will be invited to our recruitment day on Saturday 25th November. Executive or General Membership applicants go through the same application process.
Our 2017 recruitment campaign poster! Click to download it, then print and plaster over every surface in your classroom, office, hall, or community space!
