Youth Champion – Call for Interest

We are looking for one Youth Champion (ages 15–18) to support a 5-day youth-led, arts-based workshop in your community.

About the Youth Champion Role

The Youth Champion is a trusted young person in the community who helps connect the project team with local youth. This is not a formal leadership role; it’s about being approachable, supportive, and respected by peers.

The Youth Champion will:

·       Help share information about the art workshops with other youth

·       Support recruitment of up to 10 youth participants (ages 12–18)

·       Act as a bridge between youth participants and the project team

·       Support a welcoming, inclusive, and respectful environment during the 5-day art workshops

·       The Youth Champion will receive honoraria/recognition, mentorship, and leadership experience.

Youth Champion: Suggested Criteria

The ideal Youth Champion:

·       Is 15–18 years old

·       Lives in the community

·       Is trusted and respected by peers

·       Is interested in art, creativity, storytelling, or community issues

·       Is comfortable encouraging other youth to participate

·       Does not need prior research or leadership experience

·       Reflects values of inclusion, respect, and collaboration

 We especially encourage youth who:

·       Care about their community

·       Want to amplify youth voices

·       Are curious about creative or arts-based projects

Time Commitment

·       Light involvement before June, including support with outreach and recruitment in the community

·       Participation in a few skill- and capacity-building workshops (training sessions) to strengthen research, leadership, communication, and creative skills

·       Attendance during the 5-day youth art workshop in June held in their own community

·       Participation in quarterly Advisory Council meetings held at the College Ave Building of the University

·       Flexible and youth-friendly scheduling, with scheduling and announcements shared through the Discord platform

·       Youth Champions will receive an honorarium ($50 gift card) for attending each capacity-building workshop, Advisory Council meeting, and art workshops

Interested applicants can reach out Monday, February 2nd to: akram.mahani@uregina.ca