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Rise Challenge
International
When: Ongoing
Application deadline: 17/01/2024
Rise is a program that finds promising young people and provides opportunity for life as they work to serve others. The program starts at ages 15–17 and encourages a lifetime of service and learning by providing support that includes need-based scholarships, mentorship, networking, access to career development opportunities, and the potential for additional funding as Rise Global Winners work toward solving humanity’s most pressing problems.
Each application year, Rise invites 15-17 year olds from around the world to participate in the Rise Challenge. Unlike many traditional applications, Rise uses videos, projects, and group interviews so applicants have multiple opportunities to showcase their potential. For applicants without access to technology, we offer an alternative paper application pathway.
UNESCO Aotearoa Youth Leader
New Zealand (Nationwide)
When: two year term
Application deadline: 30/10/2023
UNESCO Aotearoa is currently inviting applications from youth aged between 18 and 25 to join the UNESCO Aotearoa Youth Leader whānau. The group consists of young leaders who serve as advisors to the National Commission, connectors to their own community and ambassadors of UNESCO’s work.
The successful candidates will advise the National Commission on a number of issues and engage in initiatives that align with the National Commission’s priority areas. These include: Sustainable, Resilient and Regenerative Communities; Indigenous Knowledge and the UN Decade of Indigenous Language; Oceans for the Wellbeing of People and the Planet; and Freedom of Expression; as well as UNESCO programmes including Global Geoparks, Memory of the World and the Creative Cities Network.
UN Habitat Youth Advisory Board
International
When: 2023-2025
Application deadline: 15 October 2023
Are you between 18 and 32 years old? Do you want to help integrate the voices of urban youth into UN-Habitat’s global strategy and initiatives?
UN-Habitat is excited to announce the opening of applications for the 2023-2025 UN-Habitat Youth Advisory Board (YAB)!
About the UN-Habitat Youth Advisory Board:
The Youth Advisory Board is a consultative body that provides valuable insights and recommendations to UN-Habitat on strategies to sustainable urban development. Established in 2008, the YAB has played a crucial role in mainstreaming youth perspectives and promoting youth participation in UN-Habitat’s programs and major events.
Now, in its latest term, the YAB is seeking passionate and dedicated youth to join its ranks. The board will have representation from each of UN-Habitat’s six regions and a commitment to equal gender representation.
The UN-Habitat Youth Advisory Board is co-hosted by the Balikesir Metropolitan Municipality (Türkiye), host of World Habitat Day in 2022.
Apply to Be Part of the Change
This is your opportunity to actively contribute to shaping the future of urban development and ensuring that the voices of youth are heard and valued. If you are enthusiastic about sustainable urbanization and eager to make a difference, we encourage you to apply to become a member of the UN-Habitat Youth Advisory Board.
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2023 Volunteer Excellence Awards
New Zealand (Nationwide)
When: unknown
Application deadline: Wednesday 26 April 2023
In 2023, Volunteering Waikato have 5 categories to celebrate volunteers that enrich the Waikato Region communities, including a new ‘Event’ category. Head over to their website to nominate a volunteer or a team of volunteers
2023 Youth Council
New Zealand (Nationwide)
When: 2023 – 2025
Application deadline: 6/3/23
If you have an interest in international relations and would like to learn more about the United States, the U.S. Embassy in New Zealand is looking for students and young professionals to join their 2023 Youth Council Program.
As a participant, you will have a voice and contribute to group discussions, participate in community and/or volunteer programs to promote civil society, and have the potential to take part in a virtual exchange program. You will have the chance to connect with U.S. experts, dignitaries, and officials from a variety of fields, as well as like-minded local students and young professionals.
For more information about the events you might participate in, check out the U.S. Embassy in New Zealand on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram.
3 KAPU KAWHE™ Mentee Application
New Zealand (Nationwide)
When: July – December
Application deadline: 11/06/2023
3 Kapu Kawhe™ is a short-term mentoring programme that pairs ethnically diverse young leaders in the formative years of their careers (mentees) with experienced New Zealand executives and directors (mentors) for three life-changing conversations. Mentees pay it forward by having three cups of coffee with a student leader in tertiary education or their final year of high school (student mentee).
MENTEES:
Highly-ambitious and promising young leaders from ethnically diverse backgrounds who are in the early stages of their professional leadership careers. To be eligible, you must:
Be between the ages of 18 and 35;
– Have a minimum of three years of full-time professional work experience (preference may be given to those above the age of 25, and/or individuals with experience in management, people leadership or subject matter expertise);
– Identify as Māori, Asian, Pacific and/or Minority Ethnicity (MAPME); and
– Be a Full or Associate MYLN Member, work at a MYLN Corporate Impact Investor organisation, or have recently applied to become a Full or Associate MYLN.
