Youth Advisory Committee

Youth Advisory Committee Member Job Description

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.

As a YAC member and the youth voice for 4-H Canada, you are a strong leader and a team player, be willing to share your opinions and perspectives, and be respectful and trustworthy. Above all, you are passionate about 4-H, and an advocate to its potential.

Selection Criteria & Requirements

Candidate YAC members must:

• be between the age of 18 and 25;
• be a current 4-H member in good standing or recent alumni (within three 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;
• demonstrate an interest in public speaking, group facilitation and in being a team player;
• demonstrate knowledge of 4-H at the local, provincial and national levels;
• be willing to travel within Canada when required.

Responsibilities

• Attend and participate actively in all in-person and teleconference meetings.
• Participate actively in assigned working groups. Tasks include:
  • 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 through provincial networks.
• Represent 4-H Canada at various events and promote national programs and opportunities.
• Be a positive role model for 4-H members.
• Represent provinces and complete all provincial duties as required.
• Share 4-H Canada events and key messages with networks within 4-H.

Structure and Time Commitment

• One youth advisor is selected from each province
• Participate in five to six YAC meetings held per year by teleconference, with one in-person meeting per year
• Participate in one working group per year, where meeting frequency is determined by the working group
• Travel and participate in a minimum of one national event per year that will be coordinated by 4-H Canada (to be determined)

Benefits of Being a YAC Member

• Gain volunteer experience as part of a national committee
• Develop and expand on career skills including leadership, facilitation, and teamwork
• Travel across Canada through various opportunities
• Create new networks and friendships

4-H Nova Scotia YAC Responsibilities

Member Application Form

Please fill out the Youth Advisory Committee Member Application Form using the button below.

Application Deadline: December 9, 2022