2025 Global Citizenship Youth Conference: Conference Leader Application

Global Citizenship Youth Conference: Conference Leader Application

The Global Citizenship Youth Conference is a space for youth (aged 15-17) to discuss, learn about and take actions on global issues. Hosted by the Atlantic Council for International Cooperation, participants will spend three days (July 3-6, 2025) at the Tatamagouche Centre in Tatamagouche, Nova Scotia.

Through interactive activities, discussions, games, reflection, and more, the conference will explore topics such as peace and conflict, human rights, Indigenous realities, the Sustainable Development Goals, refugee experiences, poverty and food sovereignty, gender equity, environment, anti-racism, 2SLGBTQSIA+ realities, and more.

ACIC is currently seeking to fill five Conference Leader positions to join us in delivering this unique, challenging, and inspiring program.

Applicants must be between the ages of 19-29
Applicants must be available from July 2-6 for pre-conference training and the conference itself.
Must be able to commit 8-12 hours, virtually, between May and early July for conference prep with ACIC staff and the other volunteer leaders.
Volunteer Leaders will be expected to meet and communicate with each other and with ACIC staff on a regular basis.
Successful applicants will be part of a dynamic, fun, and collaborative working team, and will be on-site during the Conference to assist with logistics and delivery of programming.
The Conference allows not only the youth participants but also Volunteer Leaders to be part of an environment that elicits learning, sharing, and skills development.
ACIC staff will train, give direction, and provide support to selected applicants.
Travel, accommodation, and food will be provided for all selected applicants.
An honorarium of 400$ will be provided to all selected applicants for their commitment.
Application will be accepted until the positions are filled

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Age on July 2, 2025:

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Demographic information is collected by ACIC to ensure we deliver programs that accurately reflect the needs of the communities we work with. In addition, it allows us to build and adapt our programs and approaches to create programming that contributes to more just, equitable and sustainable communities. Completing these questions is optional.

First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples of Turtle Island, are from communities that were the original inhabitants on the land now called Canada. *2SLGBTQ+ people.

2SLGBTQ+ is an acronym used to refer to people, as a group, who identify as Two Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, and Queer. The plus sign acknowledges the many sexual and gender minority people who don't see themselves in the umbrella acronym and prefer other identity terms such as Pansexual, Gender-Free, or Intersex.

2SLGBTQIA+Member of a visible minority (i.e. BIPOC, member of a racialized group, member of an under-represented or marginalized group)Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, Inuitarginalized group)White Canadian/European AncestryNew Canadian or New To CanadaChoose not to answerNone of the aboveOther

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Have you participated in any ACIC programs previously?

Do you have First Aid Certification that will be valid at the time of the conference? (Not a requirement for the position)

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Are you available July 2-6, 2025?

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How did you hear about the Global Citizenship Youth Conference?

Tell us 5 interesting things about yourself that you would like us to know (interests, passion, identity, hobbies, etc.):

Why do you want to attend the conference as part of the conference leadership team and what do you hope to gain personally?

Please tell us about the relevant skills and qualifications you possess that make you a good addition to the Conference Leadership Team?

In which issues related to global solidarity are you most interested? And why?