Youth opportunity as board member with Aboriginal Healing Foundation and Legacy of Hope
August 31, 2009 - 7:21pm | by brianbeaton
Aboriginal Healing Foundation & Legacy of Hope Foundation
Youth Board Advisor
Help Aboriginal Communities.
Learn New Skills.
Gain Valuable Experience.
Importance of including Youth Board Advisors on the AHF & LHF Board of Directors
- Add youth’s unique perspective and insight to issues discussed by the Board;
- Develop leadership skills in tomorrow’s generation and provide them with professional experience;
- Create a holistic and well-balanced Board by including youth;
- Provide a youth perspective on matters discussed by the Board;
- Inform the Board regarding current issues that are facing Aboriginal youth; and
- Empower youth and encourage youth by providing them with this opportunity.
Criteria:
- Aboriginal descent
- 20-25 years of age
- Knowledgeable and interested in legacy of Residential Schools
- Interest in Board of Directors processes and governance issues
- Active community involvement
- Ability to communicate publicly
- Applicants are required to submit a résumé and brief biography
- Application deadline is October 1, 2009