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What is the YMCA Youth Summit?
The YMCA Youth Summit, hosted by the four
Mercer County YMCAs (Hamilton,
Hopewell, Princeton and Trenton)
will be a one-day youth-led, youth
designed convening for a diverse
group of 200+ teens, ages
14-18 years old across the
county, who share a passion
for service and wish to be the
positive change in their
communities. The Summit will
take place in early summer on
Friday, June 29 at the Conference
Center of Mercer County Community College .
Please join us as a member of the Advisory Council for the inaugural 2018 YMCA Youth Summit
What will the Advisory Council do?
The Advisory Council will be made up of caring
adults willing to serve as advisors and mentors
to our Youth Steering Committee, as well as
their communities that will be leading and
organizing the Summit. We welcome skills of all
kinds: in operations, finance, fundraising/public
relations, marketing, communications, and
program. Our young leaders will be leading the
charge and the Advisory Council members will
be asked to assist on an episodic basis,
working with the committees, to be a sounding
board and support system for our young
organizers and help them achieve their goals. A
complete job description is on the other side of
this document.
COME TO OUR KICK OFF BREAKFAST
TO HEAR ABOUT THE VISION FROM OUR TEEN ORGANIZERS
Saturday, January 27, 10-11:30am at ETS, Conant Hall Educational Testing Service (ETS) is providing support for the launch of the
YMCA Youth Summit, and will host a breakfast on Saturday, January 27 from 10
am to 11:30 am at Conant Hall to welcome prospective volunteers and also
showcase the youth organizers’ vision, goals and objectives. Meet the young
people leading the effort, hear about their plans and learn more how you can
help make this event a great success.
ETS Kick off Breakfast Schedule
10:00 AM Welcome and Buffet Breakfast
10:30 AM Program
11:15 AM Call to Action!
*** If you wish to join us and/or serve as a member of the Advisory Council,
please RSVP to David McGruder, Associate Director, Youth Development &
Outreach, Princeton Family YMCA at [email protected]. Questions? Call David at 609-497-9622 x231
The 2018 YMCA Youth Summit
YOU’RE INVITED to help the next generation of leaders realize a vision!
YMCA YOUTH SUMMIT Hosted by the Princeton Family YMCA, Trenton YMCA, Hamilton Area YMCA and Hopewell Valley YMCA
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Position: Mentor and Volunteer, YMCA Youth Summit Advisory Council
Supported by: YMCA Youth Summit Facilitator
Dates: January to June 2018
Summary of Position:
Members of the Advisory Council will serve as mentors and guides to the youth leaders of the YMCA Youth Summit; Advisory Council members will provide advice, counsel, and professional expertise to the youth members so they can successfully plan and execute the Youth Summit event successfully. Advisory Council members will also coach youth in areas of leadership, strategy, skill building and personal development.
Responsibilities:
Demonstrate an ongoing desire and commitment to contribute to the mission and objectives of the YMCA and specifically, the YMCA Youth Summit goals.
Lend professional skills and expertise in the areas of leadership, strategy, event planning, marketing, fundraising, budgeting/finance and communications to youth members of the Steering Committee.
Participate in youth development training to learn mentoring language, principles and strategies to coach and advise youth leaders (ages 14 -18 years old.)
Act as an ambassador and advocate for the YMCA Youth Summit in the community by identifying partners and providing access to potential supporters/sponsors.
Assist in identifying and building database of donor targets for sponsorships; identify a select group of personal solicitation targets.
Support and attend the YMCA Youth Summit.
Participate in the evaluation of the YMCA Youth Summit.
Meeting Attendance:
Complete one Youth Development training.
Attend Youth Steering Committee meetings and subcommittee meetings on episodic basis, depending on topic and schedule.
Attend the conference for a portion or for the entire day.