The Canada Life Young Leader Program in partnership with Young London and Pillar Nonprofit Network, provides young people in our community with a unique leadership opportunity. The program matches up to 30 young people aged 18-29 with a nonprofit organization, where they will serve as an ex-officio (non-voting) board member for up to one year and learn more about effective nonprofit governance.
----------------------
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
----------------------
-
Eight month program running from October to April
-
Mix of workshops, board meetings, check ins and spending time to prepare for board meetings (reviewing materials, reading financial statements)
-
Workshops and check-ins (taking place both online and in person)
-
Requires a commitment of 5-10 hours a month depending on the organization you are matched with
-
As covid protocols vary among organizations, some boards will be holding in person meetings
--------------------
ELIGIBILITY & SELECTION CRITERIA
--------------------
- Young people aged 18-29 can apply
-
Strong preference will be given to applicants that can commit to the full placement period and will demonstrate excellent attendance at board meetings, trainings and monthly check ins
-
Only 30 participants will be accepted
-
You may be asked to attend a 1:1 or group interview to assess your fit for this program
-
We require that you indicate whether you are comfortable with attending in person board meetings and we will try to match you accordingly
-
You will be informed whether you have been accepted into the program or not
--------------------
KEY DATES
--------------------
-
Applications will open: August 19
-
Applications will close: September 30
-
Program start: First meetings and training to start in October
----------------------
To apply as a young leader, complete the application here by September 30, 5:00 P.M.
Questions? Want to learn more?
For more information, please contact Jayme Archibald at jayme@younglondon.ca
----------------------
Are you a nonprofit organization looking to host a young leader?
We invite local nonprofits to consider hosting a young leader on your board. It is an excellent way to gain access to new perspectives, access new communities, and create space for young leaders to learn about the nonprofit sector and develop their leadership skills.
“The most valuable aspect of hosting this year was the creative, innovative and so helpful ideas and tools that [the young leaders] provided, and their experience and insight on several of our initiatives. I am so glad that I was able to get to know them.” - Participating board member
If you would like to host a young leader on your board this year, please fill out the 2022 Young Leaders Expression of Interest Form by Aug 31, 2022
Thank you to Canada Life for making this program available to youth.