Call for Leadership Positions for the GLOW Camp; YMLP camps 2020

Deadline: 24 January 2020
Open to: motivated individuals from the civic sector, non-formal or formal education sector
Benefits: free accommodation and food, and a thank you certificate

Description

The mission of YMCA and the (Girls Leading Our World) GLOW and (Young Men’s Leadership Project) YMLP Youth Development Progrаm is to empower the young people and develop the inherent potential they have by providing them with the skills and knowledge necessary to become active leaders in their communities. This is realized through experiential education that celebrates diversity, builds academic and social competencies.

YMCA Bitola offers amazing camp experience with great campsite environment, super cool people serving as staff and outdoor experience with camp mood and delicious s’mores at the campfire with sleeping in tents with fresh air in open sky full of stars!

The YMLP camp will be held from the 12th of July, till the 21st, while the dates for the GLOW are  from the 22nd of July till the 31 of July.

Eligibility

Individuals from the Civic sector, Non-Formal or Formal Education Sector, and GLOW/YMLP Alumni. All people applying for the open positions are expected to be enthusiastic, demonstrate professionalism, be open-minded to work with youth and act as role models. Both Macedonian and foreign nationals are encouraged to apply.

YMCA is looking for:

  • Facilitators [20] people coming from the civic sector or formal/non-formal education sector with teaching experience in the non-formal education as background.
  • Counselors [16] people who have served at GLOW and YMLP camps as Counselor-In-Training or other leadership positions.
  • Support staff [16] people who have been former campers or have served in any other leadership positions at GLOW or YMLP camps.
  • Counselors-in-training [camper positions]. 16 people who have been at GLOW and YMLP camps as campers.

The chosen candidates will be contacted and interviews will be conducted with them in early February.

Benefits

The chosen candidates will be provided with free food and accommodation for a week in July during the camp, that will be held in Krushevo, North Macedonia.

Travel costs should be covered by the participants.

How to Apply?

For more information about the camp and how to apply please check out the official info pack.