Harmony
Youth Council
Giving youth opportunities to actively speak up about issues affecting their communities
This council is run entirely by youth, with the help and guidance of staff of Harmony Movement. Individuals between the ages of 13-24 are encouraged to join the council and take responsibility and participate in bettering the human condition in Canada. Through the creation of for-youth-by-youth initiatives, unique volunteering opportunities, discussion forums and events, the council will enable youth to take action and “Be the Change” within their community.
THE YOUTH COUNCIL IS LOOKING FOR REGIONAL LEADERS AND GENERAL MEMBERS!
Our Mission Statement: To provide youth with events/sessions/workshops that offer knowledge in diversity, leadership, equity, equality, racism, stereotypes etc, also, to give tools and strategies to help the council succeed in their goals.
Regional Leader: is responsible for organizing community events, being responsible for a team of students, planning monthly meetings, must be able to devote time to regional meetings. This position is a great deal of responsibility, but also very rewarding, in the sense that you are on the front lines of everything.
General Member: is responsible for attending meetings, contributing ideas, completing tasks when delegated, helping out the regional leader to plan events and anything else the regional leader and the council decide together.
PLEASE COMPLETE THE APPLICATION FORM BELOW AND SEND TO YOUR HARMONY MOVEMENT REGIONAL EMAIL ACCOUNT BY MAY 15TH, 2010.
Email Accounts- Please send your completed application to the email address in which you reside in
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Any questions can be sent to alexandrialeosis@hotmail.com and we look forward to your applications and responses.
Click here to download the application!
Current executive members:
Alexandria Leosis: Chairperson
Alex is going into grade 12 at Ursula Franklin Academy this fall. She has been involved with the Harmony Movement Youth Council since grade 9. When she graduates, she hopes to go to University in BC, so she can be close to the ski mountains and one day join the Coast Guard as a rescue diver or become a social worker. Alex LOVES sports. This year she was one of the Captains of the swim team and a member of the softball team. She enjoys biking, cooking, dancing, old school hip-hop music, volunteering and chilling out with friends. She wants to see a change in the world and is being that change by being a part of the youth council.
Subashini Nalin: Executive Member
Subashini is 16 years old and lives in the east end of Toronto. She currently attends Pope John Paul II C.S.S. She joined the Harmony Movement because she is eager to get involved and help educate people about discrimination. She wants to help ”Be the Change.” In the future, Subashini wants to pursue a career in the medical field. Her goal in life is to help others with theirs.
