AN AWESOME OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUNG PEOPLE TO VOLUNTEER AT YOH FEST

Act-Belong-Commit YOH Fest is a health promotion festival, that uses the Performing & Visual Arts to promote positive health messages that can help empower young people.  The festival has been making a difference for over 22 years, having reached thousands over that time.  Through the festival, we continue searching for new and innovative ways to engage young people in their communities.

That’s why we are now on the hunt for YOH Fest Volunteers & Ambassadors - to help us do it!

We are putting the call out for youth volunteers to help with the YOH Fest live events held across West Australia in roles such as event marshalling and backstage management.

We are also looking for Act-Belong-Commit YOH Fest ambassadors to help us empower youth as influencers in their community.

CRITERIA:

• Represent Act-Belong-Commit YOH Fest as a volunteer and/or ambassador in your hometown.
• Have an understanding of the Act-Belong-Commit message (we can help you with this) and be willing to raise awareness of the campaign encouraging positive mental health.
• Be a positive role model to promote healthy lifestyles amongst your peers.
• Be our on the ground ‘reporter’ by sharing stories on how young people in your community are staying mentally healthy and record the impact YOH Fest has on participants.
• Be confident with social media so you can takeover of the YOH Fest IG & FB accounts if required.

WHAT VOLUNTEERS GET:

• Confidence and leadership skills
• Public speaking & volunteering experience
• Build connections within your community
• Get to wear the famous YOH Fest blue shirt
• The opportunity to apply for a funding scholarship to create an activity/promotion concept that promotes the Act-Belong-Commit message within your community.

TO APPLY:

• Complete the attached application form and return to admin@yohfest.com.au or send a photo image of completed forms via text to: 0438 998 751.

 Applications close: FRIDAY 23 JULY 2021