NORTHEAST YOUTH

LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE

July 15 - 17, 2008

Merrimack College ~ North Andover

A program of Northeast Center for Healthy Communities (NCHC)

in partnership with Youth at Risk (YAR)

About NYLI

The Northeast Youth Leadership Training Institute is a 3 day, 2 night program dedicated to empowering youth ages 14 to 21 to become leaders in creating healthier communities. The program’s long-term goal is to provide youth with the capacity to become leaders in their own communities around health issues that affect them and their peers.

What is the NYLI Model?

It’s about:

·         building confidence and learning new skills

·         being engaged in your community and making a difference as leaders

·         learning to work with, not for, adults in your community (whether it be a neighborhood, church, school, etc.) to help facilitate positive change

·         having a vision and a plan for being active in your community

The NYLI model supports this philosophy by providing youth with “Champions” in their communities. Champions are adult volunteers who actively support youth who have been motivated by NYLI to take a leadership role in their community. Champions will continue to work with NYLI “graduates” to implement plans for taking a leadership role developed during their participation in the Institute. Champions and youth will continue to receive assistance and support from NCHC and YAR for 6 months to 1 year following the Institute.

Levels of Participation

Youth Participants

Have you ever wanted to make something happen whether it's teaching your friends about the harmful effects of alcohol and drugs, raising money for sick children, inspiring your friends to get involved with a cause, starting a new program in your school, church, etc.?

Basically, anything that energizes and motivates you and does some good. Would you like to learn how to make that desire or dream a reality?? NYLI offers youth a place to build confidence, learn skills, develop a plan, and become leaders.

· 50 slots available

· Application includes 2 short essay questions

· Ages 14-21

· Must have parent permission if under 18

Click here to apply.

Champions

This unique role is perfect for those adults that have an interest in volunteering to mentor youth in a concrete, project-based, and time-specific way. Champions will help facilitate the implementation of the plans the youth participants developed during the Institute for taking on leadership roles in their communities.

The time commitment for Champions is 6 months to 1 year, starting July 2008. Champions will also be expected to attend a 1.5 – 2 hour action planning workshop with the youth at the Institute on a day during the Institute to be determined. They are not expected to attend the full Institute.

Click here to apply.

Adult Staff/Advisors

If you have a passion for youth and are excited about their journey to becoming leaders in their own communities, please consider joining our adult staff at the NYLI.

· 6 positions available

· 3 day/2 night commitment

· Age 21+

· Must have experience/background working with youth

· Stipend to be offered

Please contact Kirsten Doherty, 978-722-2861, email kdoherty@glfhc.org for more information.

Youth Staff/Advisors

NYLI provides an opportunity for interested youth to work in a leadership role with their peers. You can support other youth in their desire to become leaders in their own right.

· 6 positions available

· 3 day/2 night commitment

· Ages 16-21

· Must have some experience in a leadership role and/or participated in leadership training

· Stipend to be offered

Please contact Kirsten Doherty, 978-722-2861, email kdoherty@glfhc.org for more information.

To Apply

**Deadline extension: May 30, 2008**

***Fee of $75.00 is payable upon confirmation of selection to the Institute.***

Online application is for:

Youth interested in participating in the 3-day, 2-night leadership program.

Champions that want to serve as volunteer mentors for the youth.

Youth applicants are asked to respond to two brief essay questions.

For more information, contact Kirsten Doherty at 978-722-2861 or email kdoherty@glfhc.org.