Wednesday, November 17, 2010
attached our Info Flyer and also our Application. All the info students need should be on the documents, but in terms of pointers for presenting the opportunity please emphasize:
1 - Youth will gain a direct connection to regional and state-level policy makers
2 - Youth will be stipended for their time (b/t $200 - $300 for the whole program)
3 - Applications are due by November 19th (E-copies can be emailed to us. Hard copies can be turned in to you - would you be able to mail them to us?)
4 - Meetings will be held once a week (Wednesdays 4:30 - 6:30) in Downtown Oakland very close to the 19th street BART station
In terms of your high school student, right now we are targeting the Green Academies, however we can consider the student for one of the "Mentor" slots (reserved for 18-24 year olds) - how old is this student? Please have him/her fill out an application and turn in.
The Wangari Maathai Center, in partnership with the Green Energy & Technology Academies (GET) and the California Center for Civic Participation, is excited to announce the creation of a Youth Sustainability Council (YSC) for the 2010 – 2011 school year.
Purpose: To engage youth as key stakeholders in the creation of a greener East Bay region.
Who is eligible?
The Council will be composed of selected students from each GET Academy as well as college-aged youth representatives from local colleges and universities.
Council Members will:
• Receive monetary stipends
• Be trained in Wangari Maathai Center’s Y-PAR curriculum
• Represent their peers on a governing council
• Gain access to local & regional policymakers and leaders
• Participate in statewide efforts to create sustainable policy change
• Meet with youth leaders from across California
Program Expectations:
• Attend weekly / bi-monthly meetings
• Represent their peers & community in East Bay Green Corridor forums
• Develop and carry out a group project
• Create a policy platform in partnership with statewide partners
• Participate in regional and statewide trainings
Schedule (Subject to Change)
Outreach, Recruitment and Council Member Selection (November)
Orientation (December)
Y-PAR Training (December – March)
Policy Advocacy & Media Project (April – June)
Conclusion (June/July)
Contact Information:
Name: Nickname (?):
Grade:
School:
Address:
City/State/Zip: Phone:
Email: Cell Phone:
Short Answer Questions (write 2-5 sentences):
What is your definition of sustainability?
What does “environmental justice” mean to you?
What is your past knowledge/experience with these issues (if any)?
What is your involvement (if any) in school clubs, leadership groups, and/or volunteer/intern work with other sustainability or social justice groups?
Mail application to alissa.kronovet@gmail.com
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