Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) Opportunity

Take your 4-H involvement to the national level as one of the new Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) members for Canada. 4-H Alberta is selecting the next YAC member for 2022 and applications are open NOW! 

If you are a current or previous 4-H Member, between the ages of 18 and 25, read through the details below for everything you need to know about becoming a YAC member and how to apply.

The Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) is the national youth voice for 4-H Canada, providing leadership opportunities for outstanding young people from across the country who are currently active 4-H members or recent alumni. Our YAC members – one per province for a total of 12 members – are youth who want to continue to play a role and contribute to the 4-H movement in Canada. YAC member terms last two years with the possibility of renewal for an additional one or two-year term!

YAC members are: strong leaders, team players, willing to share their opinions and perspectives, respectful, trustworthy and, above all, passionate about 4-H!

What are the benefits of being a YAC member?

– Gain fantastic volunteer experience as part of a national committee

– Develop leadership, facilitation, and teamwork skills

– Create new networks and friendships from across the country

– Unique travel opportunities (including travel to Halifax in April 2022!)

Selection Criteria and Requirements

YAC member candidates must:

• be between the age of 18 and 25;
• be a current 4-H member in good standing or recent alumni (within five years);
• commit to volunteer at least two hours per month, and additional time as required;
• attend and actively participate in all scheduled meetings and events (the first YAC training will be virtual in February/March based off of the new YAC member’s schedules);
• demonstrate experience and success in public speaking, leadership, group facilitation and teamwork;
• demonstrate knowledge of 4-H at the local, provincial and national levels;
• be willing to travel within Canada when required;
• be available to be sent on behalf of 4-H Alberta to the upcoming leadership summit in Halifax, Nova Scotia, April 22-24, 2022!

Responsibilities

• Attend and participate actively in all in-person and teleconference meetings. 
• Participate actively in assigned working groups including:
  • Assisting 4-H Canada staff in the planning and facilitation of national conferences; 
  • Acting in an advisory capacity to 4-H Canada staff on various topics; 
  • Representing 4-H youth members at the national level to the 4-H Canada Board of Directors.
• Represent 4-H Canada within provinces and promote national programs and opportunities.
• Be a positive role model for 4-H members.
• Represent 4-H Alberta at a national level and share resources and ideas with other provincial representatives.
• Share new ideas, key messaging, and opportunities from 4-H Canada with 4-H Alberta.
• Work with 4-H Alberta on creating opportunities for 4-Hers that utilize national resources or ideas.

If you meet the above criteria and would like to apply for this fantastic opportunity to represent Alberta on the Youth Advisory Committee, please fill out the application form: CLICK HERE

APPLICATIONS ARE DUE ON OR BEFORE JANUARY 19, 2022

INTERVIEWS WILL BE CONDUCTED JANUARY 24-28, 2022

You can check out the current YAC Members and learn more by visiting the 4-H Canada YAC page here: https://4-h-canada.ca/yac

If you have any questions about YAC please email: programs@4hab.com, or call programs coordinator Madeleine Luft at (403) 370 7337 during regular office hours.

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Provincial Event Registration Policies

• Online Registration opens at 12:00 am on the first day of registration and is available 24 hours a day until midnight of the registration deadline.
• Registration is not considered complete until full payment is received.
• All requests for late registration (after the Regular Registration Deadline) will be accepted at the sole discretion of the program lead and will be subject to an additional fee of $25.00 on top of the Regular Registration cost.
• An administrative fee of $25.00 will be retained on all cancellations. Cancellations received less than 14 days before the event start date will forfeit the entire registration fee unless a delegate replacement is available or extenuating circumstances are at play.