Call for working group in the Empowerment Project

Empowerment Project Call for Working group 20/21

A project to inspire and support young people though mentorship and workshops!

WELCOME TO THE EMPOWERMENT PROJECT!

The Empowerment Project is an initiative from EYP Sweden for youth to have a forum to discuss youth empowerment and engagement and a mentorship programme to receive support and guidance from EYP alumni.

It is now time to open a call for a new working group for the Empowerment Project and this is your opportunity for both personal and organisational development. We hope that you will find this project compelling and intriguing and apply for the working group!

Best Wishes, The National Board of EYP Sweden

Project Description of The Empowerment Project

The Empowerment Project’s aim is to inspire and support young people though mentorship and workshops. The Empowerment Project is coordinated by a working group consisting of elected Members of the European Youth Parliament (EYP) Sweden and representatives of the National Board of EYP Sweden.

The Empowerment Project consists of two central parts; The Empowerment Forum and The Mentorship Programme.

The Empowerment Forum will consist of lectures and workshops discussing youth empowerment and engagement in civil society to ensure the personal development, belongingness and autonomy for all youth. The forum is open to everyone interested in the lectures and workshops, about for example Youth Advocacy and Leadership etc.

The Mentorship Programme is an opportunity for new members to receive support and guidance from EYP Alumni. Each mentor and mentee will be matched though factors of personal preference, geographical distance and level of experience. The role of a mentor is to listen, support, challenge and give advice to the mentee. The mentor is an interested and committed discussion partner that asks reflective questions and give feedback to further the mentees personal development. The Mentorship Programme is a fantastic opportunity for both parties to gain insight into their development and learn from each other.

The Empowerment Project is another way to get involved in EYP Sweden outside of the annual conferences and the session-based activities. This project gives opportunities for engagement within the organisation for new members as well as more experienced ones, without having to take on an official position within the organisation.

Are you passionate about creating paths that lead to young people's commitment? Then apply to the Empowerment Projects Working Group!

The Empowerment Project’s goal is to inspire and support young people though mentorship and workshops.

Does this sound interesting?

Then apply via the link below. So we hope we meet you, and get the chance to tell you more about this exciting project!

Questions for the Working Group: ● Tell us about yourself ● What is your current occupation? ● What is your motivation for applying to the working group? ● What personal and organisational goals do you have with this project?

Deadline : 23rd of August 2020, 23:59 (CET)

Link to the Application form : ​https://forms.gle/rDKtveX2ekTBSSa56

The National Board of EYP Sweden is incredibly excited for the future work of the Empowerment Project and that YOU might be a part of that. This is a project by our members for our members. Make it what you want it to be!

Looking forward to receiving your application,

The National Board of EYP Sweden