YEL Program Description:
Youth Engaged in Leadership (YEL) is a nine (9) month experience- based leadership development program designed specifically to support lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and straight youth ages 14 – 20. A structured program encompassing both leadership education and practical experience includes;
- 4 Day residential leadership conference focused on building awareness to issues of prejudice and strategies for creating social change.
- Representation and participation on the ROSMY Board of Directors as the youth voice in organizational decision making.
- Teamwork and group leadership training
- Public speaking coaching and presentation
- Advocacy skill development and engagement
- Community engagement and development
- Community organizing
Program Requirements: The Youth Engaged in Leadership (YEL) program is open to nine (9) youth ages 14 – 20 who self-identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender or straight. Eligible youth will be asked to submit an application with at least one letter of recommendation and a statement of support from a parent/guardian (for youth below the age of 18). Youth will be expected to attend weekly YEL meetings (Monday evenings 6:30 – 8:00PM – see schedule attached) at ROSMY (2311 Westwood Ave., Richmond, VA 23230) unless otherwise stated for a specific activity. In addition to the weekly meeting requirements, all participants will be expected to participate in and or coordinate;
- 4 Community-based Events
- 4 LGBT specific events
- 2 Community-based presentations
- Serve as youth delegates for ROSMY at organizational functions
Program Fees: The Youth Engaged in Leadership program is a fully funded program of ROSMY, thanks to support from Capital One LGBT Network, The Gay Community Foundation and The Youth Philanthropy Project of The Community Foundation Serving Central Virginia. **The only fees to participants will be for extra-curricular activities or personal needs that that may result from youth engagement but are outside scheduled meeting or activity times**
Program Calendar:
October 2008
- Project Inclusion Leadership Conference – Oct. 2 – Oct. 5
- Action Planning Report Meeting – Oct. 13
- YEL 2008 Action Planning – Oct. 20
- YEL 2008 Kick-off Reception – Oct. 27
November 2008
- Effective Meeting Management and Team Development Process – Nov. 3
- YEL Meetings – Nov. 10, 17, and 24
December 2008
- Public Speaking/Presentation training – Dec. 1
- YEL Meetings – Dec. 8, 15
- ROSMY Youth Holiday Party – Dec 22
January 2009
- Effective advocate training – Jan 5
- YEL Meetings – Jan. 12, 19, 26
- Equality Virginia Lobby Day
February 2009
- Community Organizing – Feb 2.
- YEL Meetings – Feb 9, 16, 23
- Day of Silence/ Break the Silence Party
- ROSMY Valentines Party
March 2009
- Partnership and collaboration – Mar. 2
- YEL Meetings – Mar. 9, 16, 23, 30
- GSA Conference
April 2009
- Volunteerism/Philanthropy – April 6
- YEL Meetings – Apr 13, 20, 27
- Equality Virginia Dinner
- Youth Philanthropy Project
May 2009
- Community Outreach and Education – May 4
- YEL Meetings – May 11, 18, 25
June 2009
- Legacy Building – June 1
- YEL Meetings – Jun. 8, 15, 22
- YEL 2008 Commencement Event – June 27
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