Looking for Volunteers to Help With a High School Model Government Simulation!

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HELP CHANGE THE WORLD, ONE LEADER AT A TIME!

Model Legislature & Court Sacramento Conference: February 13th-16th, 2020

California YMCA Youth & Government’s Model Legislature & Court (MLC) is the state’s premier youth leadership and civic development program since 1948. MLC provides a learn-by-doing experience that gives our high school students the opportunity to participate in programs emphasizing leadership and civic engagement. We are looking for more volunteers who are interested and available to help assist our program areas which include (but not limited too) Legislative House, Constitutional Convention, Bench Trial, Media, and so forth. For more information on our Program Areas, please visit https://www.calymca.org/model-legislature-court.

PROGRAM STAFF VOLUNTEER JOB DESCRIPTION

Volunteer Position Title: Program Staff Volunteer

General Requirements: Must be 21+ years of age, pass a background check, complete the Child Abuse Prevention Online Training, good with youth, be available for the required time commitment, strong communication skills, team player, possess strong public speaking and leadership skills, flexible, and positive!

Duties/Expectations: As a Program Staff Volunteer, under the guidance of your Lead Program Staff, you may be tasked with facilitating lessons and running simulations that teach the delegates about the democratic processes and current issues related to the state government. Furthermore, Program Staff Volunteers train delegates on the importance of civic engagement, empowering them to go home and make a change in their local communities. Additional tasks/duties vary depending on the program area you help with.

Benefits: Y&G covers housing, travel reimbursements, and lunch during the conference.

To sign up for this opportunity and get more information, please fill out this Volunteer Interest Form - https://www.calymca.org/volunteer-interest-form!