ONE Youth Ambassador Programme 2018
ONE Youth Ambassador Programme 2018
About this role The ONE Youth Ambassador programme is a one-year volunteer programme which is entering its fourth year in Ireland and we’re looking for passionate campaigners to join us. 2018 presents a great opportunity for you to make a difference in the fight against extreme poverty by gathering support for Irish aid from politicians across the country. Youth Ambassadors are advocates for The ONE Campaign in their communities and beyond. They carry out a variety of creative and innovative actions in support of our campaigning and advocacy work. In total, there will be over 300 Youth Ambassadors throughout Europe. The voluntary programme will run throughout 2018 and each Ambassador will receive training, access to high profile events, in-depth policy briefings and dedicated support from ONE’s campaigns team. This role is a brilliant opportunity for anyone wanting to become more engaged in international development or who wants to develop their skills in creating change. It’s your chance to truly define yourself as a ONE campaigner. Being a ONE Youth Ambassador is not a full-time or paid role. It is a voluntary role that will take no more than a few hours of your time every week. Youth Ambassadors are typically between 18-35 years of age but we encourage young-minded +35ers to apply. There will be monthly meetings and actions, a launch event and a close out event which you are expected to attend, as well as opportunities to meet other European Youth Ambassadors. Typical tasks Youth Ambassadors will have access to a range of campaign & advocacy tools and activities, and will receive support to design and develop their own action plans with the ONE team. They will be expected to deliver a range of actions, including but not limited to: > > >
Organising and delivering local events & presentations Writing to and meeting political representatives Attending events including festivals
> > > >
Meeting with decision-makers, and advocating to TDs and other influential figures on ONE’s 2018 campaigns Using social media to raise awareness and create change Writing letters to newspapers and possibly appearing on the radio or TV Recruiting new ONE members and attending ONE events
What we are looking for Youth Ambassadors will have: > > > > > > > >
A passion for our mission to end extreme poverty and an interest in international issues Willingness to attend an induction in Dublin in March and to commit to the programme’s activities throughout the year Great communication and teamwork skills Ability to build and maintain relationships Ability to encourage and support others Strong organisational skills with an entrepreneurial spirit A good level of written and spoken English Only applicants living in Ireland will be considered
What we offer > > > > > >
Being part of a group of 25 Youth Ambassadors in Ireland and a Europe-wide network of over 300 young activists Regular online and in-person training in areas including campaigning, advocacy and media The opportunity to attend exciting events The opportunity to meet policy-makers and celebrities Reimbursement of reasonable expenses when on duty A certificate of achievement awarded on completion of the programme
ONE values diversity and does not discriminate in its selection practices and during your time as a volunteer. ONE welcomes applications from as diverse a range of applicants as possible. About the ONE Campaign ONE is a grassroots advocacy and campaigning organisation with over 8.5 million members worldwide that fights extreme poverty and preventable disease, particularly in Africa. We raise public awareness and pressure political leaders to support smart and effective policies and programmes that are saving lives, helping to put children in school and improving futures. We hold world leaders to account for the commitments they've made to fight extreme poverty, and we campaign for better development policies and more effective aid. We also support greater democracy, accountability and transparency to ensure that policies to beat poverty are implemented effectively. ONE is not a grant-making organisation and we do not solicit funding from the general public.
At ONE, we're not asking for your money, we're asking for your voice. To apply, please complete and submit this form. *Deadline extended* - applications will now close at 23:59 on Monday 22nd January 2018.
About this role The ONE Youth Ambassador programme is a one-year volunteer programme which is entering its fourth year in Ireland and we’re looking for passionate campaigners to join us. 2018 presents a great opportunity for you to make a difference in the fight against extreme poverty by gathering support for Irish aid from politicians across the country. Youth Ambassadors are advocates for The ONE Campaign in their communities and beyond. They carry out a variety of creative and innovative actions in support of our campaigning and advocacy work. In total, there will be over 300 Youth Ambassadors throughout Europe. The voluntary programme will run throughout 2018 and each Ambassador will receive training, access to high profile events, in-depth policy briefings and dedicated support from ONE’s campaigns team. This role is a brilliant opportunity for anyone wanting to become more engaged in international development or who wants to develop their skills in creating change. It’s your chance to truly define yourself as a ONE campaigner. Being a ONE Youth Ambassador is not a full-time or paid role. It is a voluntary role that will take no more than a few hours of your time every week. Youth Ambassadors are typically between 18-35 years of age but we encourage young-minded +35ers to apply. There will be monthly meetings and actions, a launch event and a close out event which you are expected to attend, as well as opportunities to meet other European Youth Ambassadors. Typical tasks Youth Ambassadors will have access to a range of campaign & advocacy tools and activities, and will receive support to design and develop their own action plans with the ONE team. They will be expected to deliver a range of actions, including but not limited to: > > >
Organising and delivering local events & presentations Writing to and meeting political representatives Attending events including festivals
> > > >
Meeting with decision-makers, and advocating to TDs and other influential figures on ONE’s 2018 campaigns Using social media to raise awareness and create change Writing letters to newspapers and possibly appearing on the radio or TV Recruiting new ONE members and attending ONE events
What we are looking for Youth Ambassadors will have: > > > > > > > >
A passion for our mission to end extreme poverty and an interest in international issues Willingness to attend an induction in Dublin in March and to commit to the programme’s activities throughout the year Great communication and teamwork skills Ability to build and maintain relationships Ability to encourage and support others Strong organisational skills with an entrepreneurial spirit A good level of written and spoken English Only applicants living in Ireland will be considered
What we offer > > > > > >
Being part of a group of 25 Youth Ambassadors in Ireland and a Europe-wide network of over 300 young activists Regular online and in-person training in areas including campaigning, advocacy and media The opportunity to attend exciting events The opportunity to meet policy-makers and celebrities Reimbursement of reasonable expenses when on duty A certificate of achievement awarded on completion of the programme
ONE values diversity and does not discriminate in its selection practices and during your time as a volunteer. ONE welcomes applications from as diverse a range of applicants as possible. About the ONE Campaign ONE is a grassroots advocacy and campaigning organisation with over 8.5 million members worldwide that fights extreme poverty and preventable disease, particularly in Africa. We raise public awareness and pressure political leaders to support smart and effective policies and programmes that are saving lives, helping to put children in school and improving futures. We hold world leaders to account for the commitments they've made to fight extreme poverty, and we campaign for better development policies and more effective aid. We also support greater democracy, accountability and transparency to ensure that policies to beat poverty are implemented effectively. ONE is not a grant-making organisation and we do not solicit funding from the general public.
At ONE, we're not asking for your money, we're asking for your voice. To apply, please complete and submit this form. *Deadline extended* - applications will now close at 23:59 on Monday 22nd January 2018.
