Deadline:
May 03, 2024
Program Starts: May 27, 2024
Program Ends: August 05, 2024
Location(s)
Online United States of America
Overview
The Youth Delegate Program (YDP) is UNITE 2030's Flagship Peer-to-Peer Leadership Development Program uniting young Changemakers who are aiming to have a better understanding of themselves, and how to create an impact in their communities. It is an intensive 3-month program that supports young people to improve their changemaking skills (both hard and soft), and invites them to work around our common mission of achieving the SDGs by 2030.
Details
About the Youth Delegate Program
- 1o Weeks of Leadership Development: Cohort 10 of the Youth Delegate Program kicks off on May 27th 2024 and lasts till August 5th 2024. During the YDP, Delegates follow a 12-week non-academic programing designed to build delegates’ capacity to create change, influence others, and take action.
- Engaging Workshops & Peer-to-Peer Learning: Each Monday during the Program, Delegates gather from 10 am - 12 pm EST for an engaging workshop that aligns with the Leadership topic for the week. At each Coordination Call, we welcome a facilitator to guide an interactive session to help Delegates gain new skills and knowledge and identify different ways they can be applied. Delegates also share their perspectives and engage each other in conversations, sharing successes and failures while inspiring each other to take action for the SDGs.
- Inspiring Action: During the program, Delegates get to lead or join Activation Groups. Activation Groups are thematic groups of like-minded Changemakers that meet to discuss or co-create solutions together. Any Delegate can start an Activation Group during the Cohort, and are autonomous and self-run by Delegates.
- Community: All Delegates join our Changemaker community, and have access to our community network, exclusive Delegate/Alumni events, as well as events and resources that are open to the entire community. Delegates can also propose and facilitate their own events to take place on our global platform.
What the Youth Delegate Program is
- Peer-to-Peer Learning - Engage in peer-to-peer conversations with fellow Changemakers that can be converted into individual tangible actions.
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Community and Culturally Based -
Build a network of international like minded individuals and find who might be able to support you in your efforts towards building a more sustainable world. -
A space to figure out your next step -
Define what is your role in solving global problems in your respective area of interest. - A space to ideate solutions - Through our curriculum and Activation Groups, you will be able to understand how to better utilize your skills and abilities to create change.
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A space to grow as a leader -
Learn how to be an active listener and provide feedback to peers.
Application Process:
The YDP is a personal development program, and we only select young leaders from around the world who meet our criteria.
All prospective Delegates will apply through our website. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis (priority is given to those who apply early) and shortlisted applicants will attend a Group Interview with Leads and the UNITE 2030 Team.
Opportunity is About
Eligibility
Candidates should be from:
Description of Ideal Candidate
Eligibility Requirements
All Delegates must meet our basic eligibility requirements in order to apply for the program.
- Between 18 - 25 years old on the start date of the Cohort;
- Proven dedication and commitment to our core organizational values;
- Demonstrated proof of community building, learn from peers, become more self-aware and be action oriented;
- Time commitment [able to commit between 4 -6 hours per week on the Youth Delegate Program
- Proficiency in English
- Reliable access to a computer / internet.
Program Requirements
- Time Commitment: Delegates must commit to 10 weeks of 4-6 hours of work per week in order to complete the program. The amount of time per week may increase around the time of the UN General Assembly (month of September) and Delegates should be aware of the increased time commitment required. All Delegates are required to attend Orientation Week, which takes place each day during Week 1 of the program.
- Weekly Coordination Calls: Delegates must attend a minimum of 80% of the weekly Coordination Calls, missing no more than 3 calls over the course of the program, which take place every Monday during the duration of the program from 10 am - 12 pm Eastern Standard Time (EST). Missed Calls cannot be consecutive. During Coordination Calls, we host external workshops on the Leadership topics of the week, and Delegates meet with their Track.
- Uphold our Values: All Youth Delegates, Mentors, and Leads sign our Culture Code, agreeing to meet their program requirements and uphold the core organizational values of UNITE 2030. Delegates should remain ambassadors and advocates for UNITE 2030 in their communities and in their work. Our values are critical and non-negotiable, and we ask that all applicants review them before applying to be a Youth Delegate.
Dates
Deadline: May 03, 2024
Program starts:
May 27, 2024
Program ends:
August 05, 2024
Program Starts: May 27, 2024
Program Ends: August 05, 2024
Cost/funding for participants
- The Youth Delegate Program costs $350 USD which can be paid in 1 or 2 installments.
- We do offer some scholarships, which are advertised on a rolling basis on our website when they arise.
- We encourage Delegates to fundraise for their space, and many Delegates find sponsorship
- from their work or university to participate in the program.
Un-save Opportunity
Internships, scholarships, student conferences and competitions.
