Become An Ambassador : RYP

Role Description:

As a youth ambassador, you play a vital role at RYPCanada. Ambassadors make up the Youth Advisory Committee this Committee helps executive leaders learn about current youth affairs, help build the RYP society and participate in Facilitating the New Life™ programs. There are a variety of ambassador roles, chosen ambassadors will be assigned to roles by the Youth Ambassador Lead and Programs Manager.

As an RYP Ambassador:

You will learn skills for a lifetime of success while volunteering in the community and being an important voice in championing local causes.

Make a difference - Play a direct role in empowering, supporting, and educating the youth of the black diaspora.

Gain experience and opportunities to succeed in your future, while forging meaningful relationships that last a lifetime.

Qualifications:

Communicate in respectful, empathetic, and non-judgmental ways

Strong written and verbal communication and active listening skills

Organizational, research and general administrative task skills

Ability to work well independently and as part of a team

Recognizes and understands the current challenges faced by black youth

Ability to think critically

Leadership and Youth Advisory Committee experience an asset

Availability: 1-2 hours Wednesday and Saturday

Location: Zoom

Realize Your Potential Youth Society welcomes and encourages applications from persons of any gender identity, sexual orientation, and persons with disabilities. More information about Realize Your Potential Youth Society can be found at https://rypcanada.com Interested applicants can contact Youth Ambassador Lead, Kywana Bonaparte at yac@rypcanada.com for more information. We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

AMBASSADORS

YASMIN

HEBAH

RAEKWON

AYOL

AISHAT

HALIMAT

OLIVIA

IFE

JAVONTE

KAITLIN

IMANI

SALAMAT

APPLICATION

Applicants must be between the ages of 16-24, to be eligible. Applicants should also submit

Resume
One letter of recommendation from a professor, teacher, or employer
Answers to the following questions

Applicant Information

Further Information

1. Do you have previous experience on a Youth Advisory Council? Tell us why you want to be on the Youth Ambassador Committee?

2. What is your greatest strength and how will it be an asset to RYP?

3. What do you do in your spare time?

4. What does helping someone in need look like to you?

5. What do you think black youth in your community need to succeed? How do you think that can be achieved?

6. Describe how you would get youth more engaged in your community.

7. Provide an example of a time you took on a leadership role at school, work or an extra curricular activity.

8. How much time can you dedicate to RYP each week to RYP?

9. What are you interested in/inspired by?

If under 18 years of age: Parent or Guardian Consent

I represent and warrant that I am the parent or legal guardian of

who is a minor. I am authorized o sign this release and grant full rights to Realize Your Potential Youth Society of Alberta. I have read, understood, and agreed to the foregoing.