Young Leaders On Board - Registration is now open! United Way’s Young Leaders on Board Program is a great way to get connected to the community at a leadership level and learn from some of the best leaders in the social sector.
If you are an individual between the ages of 20 and 39 looking to get actively involved in shaping the future of community, the Young Leaders on Board is the program for you!
Participants must be from an area in Northeast Ontario covered by UWCNEO.
Through a combination of training, presentations and networking, program participants can expect to graduate from the 8-month program with the following:
Young Leaders on Board participants are matched to a local voluntary sector board as an intern and are expected to receive a board mentor throughout the duration of the program.
The deadline to apply as a participant is August 23, 2024 pending availability. The program fills up quickly and aspiring participants are encouraged to apply early.
Agencies are asked to apply before August 2nd, 2024.
Young Leaders interning on a local board are required to attend all board meetings during the period that the program is operating and participating as fully as they can. However, they are not allowed to vote, as they are not duly elected directors of the corporation. If the Young Leader is recruited to the board before completing the program, they must drop out of the program due to the liability issues involved.
There are many benefits to being involved in this program. Young adults gain the knowledge and experience to become effective board members; organizations are involved in building the capacity of their communities and have an excellent opportunity to recruit new board members; the community benefits because they have more knowledgeable citizens who are ready to take on a leadership position.
The primary role of the mentor in the Young Leaders on Board Program is to help integrate the intern into the Board of Directors. The mentor will also provide information to the intern and be available to answer questions.
This virtual program will operate between the months of September 2024 and April 2025. Young Leaders will be expected to attend board meetings for the eight-month period that the program is operating.