Do you have a role in your community or aspire to make a difference?
DEVELOPING A NEW GENERATION OF COMMUNITY LEADERS IN SHEFFIELD
The Sheffield City Council, Ethnic Minority and Traveller Achievement Service in partnership with CHILYPEP, Sheffield Health and Social Care Trust, Community Development Team and Sheffield FURD are looking to recruit, train and empower a group of 25 young people from diverse backgrounds, as community leaders. Creating influencers and local representatives to help influence issues in their communities and create cohesive stable communities.
The leadership training programme is for enthusiastic young people, to develop skills, confidence and knowledge, to influence decision making systems, through active participation.
Who should apply? Anyone who is….
Aged 18-24 years, living in Sheffield
Talented, motivated and ambitious to succeed
Wanting to develop leadership skills, get their voice heard and influence how things work.
Willing to volunteer and get more involved in their community
Committed, in completing 18 week ASDAN accredited training programme.
Able to attend training in evenings/ weekends and network meetings.
What can I expect from taking part in Young Community Leaders Programme?
A FREE 18 weeks programme, (3h sessions, every Wednesday 6 – 8.30pm) starting in Jan 2014
Travel expense(bus fare) reimbursed
Grow in confidence and support with personal development
Gain an ASDAN qualification in Community Leadership
Link into citywide volunteering/ participation opportunities to influence change
How to apply?
It is FREE. There is an application process so please contact:Nusrat Rehman (Manager Targeted Interventions) on 0114 2296146/ 07875676814 Or email nusrat.rehman@sheffield.gov.uk
closing date for applications
Friday 29 November 2013 (Selection interviews December