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Fast and Female Youth Advisory Council

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Calling all girls, ages 15-17: apply to join our Fast and Female Youth Advisory Council!

Fast and Female is excited to announce the creation of our first-ever Youth Advisory Council (YAC), supported through funding from the Doc Seaman Amateur Sports Grant.

Our YAC will engage 15-20 self-identified girls, ages 15-17 (born between 2004-2006), from across Canada. The YAC will guide and support Fast and Female programs and events in 2021 and beyond; for the girls, by the girls.

Deadline to apply:
July 25, 2021
Apply today!
Fast and Female is looking to recruit a minimum of 1 representative from each province and territory in Canada. This is a volunteer position for a 1-year term, with the possibility of renewal.
Eligibility: Self-identified girls, aged 15-17 (born between 2004-2006) that live in Canada, and are passionate about girls and women in sport and physical activity are encouraged to apply! 

WHAT WE’RE ASKING FOR:

  • Approximately 3-4 hours per month, comprised of: 
    • 1 Youth Council Meeting/month (over Zoom)
    • 1 Youth Council Social/month (over Zoom)
    • Program and Event support, as needed
  • Share your experiences and ideas to help Fast and Female reach more girls 
  • Embody Fast and Female’s values of inclusion, social change, fun and empowerment. Be you, Be Real!
  • Learn more by viewing the full YAC Volunteer Position Description here.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU:

  • Volunteer hours 
  • Leadership development opportunities
  • Practical experience for job and school applications 
  • Access to exciting events and opportunities 
  • Share your voice on Fast and Female programming and operations  
  • Help build awesome programs for girls, by girls 
  • Fast and Female swag
  • Upon successful completion of your term as a youth council member, a professional letter of recommendation.

HOW TO APPLY:

  • Fill out the online application by clicking here – the deadline to apply is July 25th, 11:59 pm AST.
  • As part of our process, we will be asking applicants to record and share the link to a 1-3 minute video (here’s a how-to doc), shot on your phone or computer, with the following information:
    • A quick intro of who you are, how old you are & where you are from
    • Why you want to be part of Fast and Female’s first-ever Youth Advisory Council 
    • Tell us about a time that you….(choose one of the following options
      • Spoke up or Stood up for someone 
      • Reached a goal 
      • Overcame a challenge 
      • Were proud of yourself 
Apply now!
Questions? Please e-mail us at youthcouncil@fastandfemale.com.
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