Dear Applicant,

Thank you for your interest in our program! Youth Engagement is a unique initiative
planned and run entirely by students from U of T UNICEF. Our mission is to educate
children in the community on issues such as child rights, equity, and social justice in
hopes of aiding their development as responsible future leaders with compassion and
awareness.
To this end we conduct workshops on a bi-weekly basis at select community centres.
At these workshops our volunteers run UNICEF activities that are designed to engage
children and make the content accessible. Volunteers are to oversee each activity
and explain its significance, drawing attention back to the overall theme topic. Thus,
our volunteers are absolutely essential to the operation of the Youth Engagement
program and the delivery of its message.
Placements will occur through the Youth Engagement team. As a volunteer you
would be connected to a designated program host and conduct workshops with an
assigned partner. Training and activities/curriculum will be provided by U of T UNICEF.
However, workshops will primarily be planned out by the volunteers themselves.
Therefore, the program requires strong initiative and dedication from each volunteer,
and it is expected that volunteers conduct themselves with professionalism and
responsibility. It is important to keep in mind that you would be representing U of T
UNICEF.
On top of gaining valuable experience working with children, volunteers receive a
certificate and letter upon completion of the program (i.e. end of the academic year)
as a token of our gratitude. We hope that you will find the experience every bit as
rewarding as we did, and if you have any further questions please dont hesitate to
contact us.
Thank you for your interest and best of luck,
Tugce Arslan
U of T UNICEF
Youth Engagement Co-Director
tugce.arslan93@gmail.com

Mayte Anchante
U of T UNICEF
Youth Engagement Co-Director
mayte.anchante@gmail.com

of T UNICEF
Application

Youth

Engagement

Volunteer

CONFIDENTIAL (when completed)

The personal information contained on this form is collected in accordance with the Freedom of Information and
Protection of Privacy Act for the purpose of applying for a volunteer position with the U of T UNICEF Youth
Engagement Program. The data on this application will be protected and may be used by U of T UNICEF Youth
Engagement as well as community centres/program hosts working with U of T UNICEF for the purposes of
reviewing volunteer applications or contacting volunteers with matters related to the Youth Engagement program
placement.

PERSONAL INFORMATION
Last Name:
First:
Middle Initial:
Title: Mr.
Ms.
Mrs.
Mailing Address:

City:
Province:
Postal Code:

Home Phone: ()
Cell Phone: ()

Email:

Miss

Languages Spoken:

Have you ever been convicted of a criminal offence for which a pardon has not been granted? Yes
No
PLACEMENT PREFERENCES
Please note that, while U of T UNICEF will try to accommodate preferences to the best of our abilities,
we cannot guarantee a specific age group or locations outside of downtown Toronto.
Please mark (with an X) the time slots for which you are available to your best knowledge
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Winter Semester (Jan-Mar 2013)

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5-6pm
6-7pm
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Do you have any preferences for location (by neighbourhood/district, e.g. Leslieville, Markham)?

Please select a preferred age group:

Grades 1-5
Grades 6-10
Either
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Please let us know about any experience you may have in working with children and/or teaching. Public
speaking and experience working with disabled persons may also be relevant.
From:

To:

Position Held:

Responsibilities:

Reason for Leaving:

Contact (Full name and Phone Number):

From:

Organization:

To:

Position Held:

Responsibilities:

Reason for Leaving:

Contact (Full name and Phone Number):

Organization:

*If more space is required, an additional page or resum can be attached to the application

As a student-run volunteer organization, we work hard to maintain the quality and integrity of our program.
Placement with the U of T UNICEF Youth Engagement program requires the completion of this application, a
screening, and, if admitted, two training sessions. In the interests of best representing U of T UNICEF, we reserve
the right to determine, adjust, and/or terminate volunteer placements by the sole discretion of the Youth
Engagement executive team, especially on the basis of attendance and performance. *It should be noted that the
applicant will be subjected to a police check for they will be working directly with children.*

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS CAREFULLY

I hereby state that all information given above is correct and can be verified upon request. Any
misinformation can lead to refusal or termination from the UNICEF Youth Engagement program.
Information in this application may be made available to U of T UNICEF executive members and
affiliated community centres/program hosts for the purpose of interviewing, training, and placement,
as well as for contact for the duration of and matters concerning your placement with the Youth
Engagement program.
I have read and agree to the terms above.

____________________________ ____________________________ ______________________________

Name (Print)
Signature of Applicant

Date

**NOTE: Please attach or insert below a statement of 250 words

or less outlining your reasons for applying to the Youth
Engagement program, as well as any qualifications you wish to
elaborate on.