The Canadian Commission for UNESCO is currently looking for interested young Canadians, between the ages of 15 and 30 years old, to become new members of its Youth Advisory Group (YAG).

Being a member of the Youth Advisory Group requires a time commitment, approximately between 2 to 3 hours a month or more, depending on ongoing projects and activities.  The members are asked to share their point of view regarding a variety of issues and to support the development of new partnerships and projects in the communities.  They may also be called upon to participate in events, at the local, national or international levels.  Members of the YAG are in constant communication with the Programme Officer, Youth, with their Provincial YAG Coordinator, and with the other members of the Group.  They may also cooperate with the Commission’s other partners.  Potential candidates for YAG membership must want, and be able, to dedicate the necessary effort and commitment required. New YAG members will be expected to help implement the 2010 YAG Plan of Action, to come in January 2010. This Plan of Action will be based on recommendations contained in the 2009 Pan-Canadian Youth consultation report (see attached document).

Before December 23, 2009- Please complete the enclosed application form and return it with a copy of your résumé and a cover letter to:

Marie-Christine Lecompte

Programme Officer - Youth

Canadian Commission for UNESCO

350 Albert Street, P.O. Box 1047

Ottawa, Ontario, K1P 5V8

Phone: (613) 566-4414 ext. 5567

Fax: (613) 566-4405

Email: marie-christine.lecompte@unesco.ca