Youth Conference Planning Committee Member- Canadian Red Cross

Youth Conference Planning Committee Member

Program/Department: RespectED: Violence and Abuse Prevention
Location: Winnipeg

Purpose:

To plan and coordinate the annual Youth Leadership Conference. The conference seeks to empower youth to be involved in creating safe schools and communities, free from bullying and violence.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Attend planning committee meetings.
Plan the Youth Leadership Conference including the coordination of speakers, securing a conference location and refreshments, and organizing display booths.
Provide support and leadership throughout the conference day to Red Cross staff.

Time Commitment:

Commit to a minimum of one year.
Attend monthly committee meetings on evenings and weekends. Additional prep time may be required.
Attend the Youth Leadership Conference.

Qualifications:

Be a minimum of 15 years of age or in Grade 9.
Be able to work as part of a team. Event planning experience is an asset.
Be reliable, organized and creative.

Requirements:

Understand and support the Fundamental Principles of the Red Cross/Red Crescent Movement.
Completion of successful Criminal Records and Child Abuse Registry Checks.
Hold a valid driver’s licence if position requires.

Training & Orientation:

Intro to the Red Cross/Red Crescent Movement.
Training related to the program as required.

Benefits:

Opportunity to inspire and empower youth to be active in their school and community.
Opportunity to develop and enhance project management and event planning skills.
Opportunity to promote and support the RespectED Program and the Red Cross/Red Crescent Movement, which helps people in Canada and around the world.

For more information please contact:

Laverne Leenhouts
Volunteer Resources Coordinator
Canadian Red Cross, Manitoba Region
Phone: (204) 982-6731
Fax: (204) 942-8367
email: mb.volunteer@redcross.ca