The Centre of Excellence: Young People and Disasters (Centre) is calling on young people to join its Youth Advisory Group beginning in 2025.
If you’re interested in joining, please submit an Expression of Interest by Tuesday 7 Jan at 5pm.
This is a fantastic, paid opportunity to provide input into the direction of the Centre and its various projects.
The Advisory group will be made up of a maximum of 12 young people aged 12-25 years, who have an interest in or who have lived experience of disasters impacting their communities.
The advisory group will meet bi-monthly and will commit to a one-year term.
While we encourage young people who have an experience with or connection to an existing emergency/disaster program, we aren’t looking for organisational representation on this body. So, you don’t have to be connected to a traditional emergency organisation (like SES or CFA) to apply.
This Advisory Group needs to be reflective of the fact that disasters impact everyone in different ways, no matter where you live and must be representative of the community. Therefore, young people from all backgrounds, experiences and identities are encouraged to apply.
About the role of an advisory group member
- Regular and ongoing contact over life of the project
- One-year terms with the options of a one-year renewal
- Roles and responsibilities:
- Provide input into the direction of the Centre and its various projects
- Inclusion in the development of journal articles and conference presentations
- Inclusion as peer trainers/lived experience panel members
- Support in the identification of priority action areas
- Attend meetings using the video-conferencing software Zoom or in-person. Hybrid options will be available (data and equipment can be made available for those that require)
- There will be opportunities to upskill like chairing meetings and running presentations
- Inform the Centre on what’s happening in your local community
What you will receive
- Support to participate for the full term of your appointment
- Regular updates on what is happening with the Centre and any key events of interest
- Volunteer payments will be offered for every meeting, event and presentation and will vary depending on their length and time commitment. For example, 2hr meetings will be $100, full day events will be negotiated depending on what is required of you. You will be able to choose payment via a bank transfer or electronic gift card.
- All out of pocket expenses including travel/meals and accommodation will be covered.
- You will receive training in the following areas:
- Child Safety
- Change Agents training
- Data and device equipment available for those that need it to enable you to contribute and participate
Expression of interest: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=IRE_rwlzMEq_HGm_SxccWE6m1aIEy4lCthtEnX-asDdURFE1V1BDNVA1RUNIVDdKSlhDUzlTNFhDUC4u&origin=lprLink&route=shorturl