A City-Wide, Inter-Agency Coalition of YOUTH YouthNET is Manchester's first citywide, inter-agency coalition of youth. YouthNET provides leadership, networking and capacity building opportunities for youth between the ages of 12-18 residing in the Greater Manchester area. Youth paticipate in a multitude of youth developed service projects, community engagement activities, and trainings. Youth develop skills in leadership, healthy decision-making, facilitation, event planning, programming, budgeting, time management, volunteer recruitment, and event promotion.
Purpose To create community involvement for young people who ar edisconnected from youth serving organizations in partnership with already engaged young people. Support learning and participation collectively and individually by creating an environment that inspires youth to involvement and action. Provide networking opportunities for youth to find activities and resources available within the community. Connect youth with pro-social and volunteer opportunities through Greater Manchester. Establish a safety net for youth to share ideas, and take action in areas of specific concern. Provide educational opportunities to inform youth on issues around health, cultural competency, and action planning and community engagement.
Leadership Opportunities Civic Engagement Peer Mediation Mentorship Opportunities Networking Opportunities Community Service Opportunities Trainings/Education Components Cultural Competency Skill Building Instructional (i.e. CPR/First Aid) Health and Well Being Alcohol, Tobacco & Drug Prevetion Service Movement/Service Learning Recreational Activities Opportunity to Create & Lead his or her Own Organizations/ Businesses
Who Gets Involved?
Youth between the ages of 12-18 that are interested in developing leadership skills, meeting other youth, and making a difference within their community. Youth who want to belong to a coalition that is designed specifically for young people.
What is a Coalition?
A group of individuals who come together to share resources and work collaboratively to complete a task that positively impacts the community they live in. A coalition acts as a neutral convener. A coalition is a vehicle of collective community problem solving.
Expectations
Attend monthly meeting, events, and initiatives Participate in coversations Bring ideas to the table Share resources and connections
How To Apply Complete a YouthNET Registration Form & Liablitiy Waiver that can be downloaded and mail the form to: Makin' It Happen 27 Lowell Street, Suite 502 Manchester, NH 03101 * YouthNET Brochure * YouthNET Registration Form
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