Newcomer Ethnocultural Youth Council of Winnipeg
Membership Application Form for Volunteer Positions
Volunteer Commitment
The NEYCW is a voluntary youth body under the Immigration Partnership Winnipeg (IPW). Members are expected to commit their time and effort to the council’s activities without monetary compensation. IPW is a Local Immigration Partnership that fosters collaboration at the community level to improve the settlement and integration of newcomers. While this is a volunteer position, the experience and skills gained, along with the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community, are invaluable. We are looking for dedicated individuals who are passionate about making a difference and who are ready to commit to this rewarding journey.
Commitment Duration
Members of the Advisory Committee are expected to commit for a term of two years, subject to review. General Committee members are encouraged to commit for at least one year to ensure continuity and effectiveness in achieving the council’s goals.
Structure
- Advisory Committee: 5-7 members, including two Co-Chairs and three to five Directors.
- General Committee: Up to 25 members.
Duties
- Attend monthly meetings.
Engage with various organizations and governmental bodies to represent newcomer youth interests.
- Engage with various organizations and governmental bodies to represent newcomer youth interests.
Benefits
- Receive training in leadership, advocacy, and community engagement.
- Build connections and expand your professional network with key stakeholders and organizations.
- Gain valuable experience in event planning, public speaking, and representing youth interests.
Mandate
The NEYCW aims to engage newcomer youth in Winnipeg and represent their voices in decision-making across various service provision and policy-making areas and within their own communities.
Purpose
- Represent Winnipeg newcomer youth on issues that matter to them.
- Encourage and enable newcomer youth to engage with the community and different levels of government.
- Promote mutual respect and understanding among youth from different ethno-cultural backgrounds.
- Expose newcomer youth to the history of Indigenous Peoples and involve them in the reconciliation process.
- Help social and settlement organizations make informed decisions for newcomer youth services.
- Assist all levels of government in understanding and prioritizing newcomer youth service needs.
- Build capacity within ethno-cultural communities and increase awareness of newcomer youth potentials, needs, and challenges.
- Extend the mandate of IPW in creating awareness about successful settlement and integration of youth.
- Foster positive relationships between law enforcement and newcomer youth.
Operating Values
- Promote acceptance, honesty, accountability, trust, and fairness.
- Support new ideas and creative strategies for delivering services to newcomer youth.
- Encourage inclusiveness in all facets of work.
- Create a safe and inclusive space for LGBTQ newcomer and ethnocultural youth.
Submission Instructions
- Please submit your completed application form by October 25, 2024.
- For any inquiries, please reach out to Arian Arianpour, Project Manager at Immigration Partnership Winnipeg: arian@spcw.mb.ca
