Program Description

Young UN Women is an offshoot of UN WOMEN Australia which specifically focuses on engaging young people (aged 15 -35) in gender and development issues. The Young UN

Women Melbourne Chapter is run by a fun and friendly network of local young people committed to development in and outside Australia.

The Melbourne Committee was formed in June 2009 after the committee founders held a successful schools forum. Interest from volunteers and event organisers led to the official creation of the committee in July. The committee now has an effective operational structure and a large body of members. It has organised various successful events and has plans to expand and engage broader key stakeholders throughout 2011 and 2012.

Commitment & Duration

MEMBERSHIP:

You can support the work of UN WOMEN Australia by signing up to be a financial member at www.unwomen.org.au. It is through the support of members that UN WOMEN is able to assist women throughout the world attain equality and access their human rights. Young UN Women Melbourne requires members to also register their membership and pay a small membership fee with UN Women Australia.

GET INVOLVED:

You can get involved in Young UN Women Melbourne in two ways:

1. Becoming an Committee member and choosing a Sub-Committee to sit on, or

2. Becoming a Friend of Young UN Women Melbourne by joining our mailing list. You will receive emailed updates from our committee and invitations to our upcoming events.

The level of commitment varies throughout the year depending on the amount of events we have over a period. Volunteers can discuss their availability with the volunteer coordinators upon joining the Committee.

Who we look for?

Volunteers are required to have a genuine interest in gender-related issues, however they do not need to be necessarily gender experts. Our committee is divided in three sub-committees: Education, Events and Fundraising, Issues and Policy. To find out more about each team, please email melbourneyouth@unwomen.org.au

As a member of Young UN Women Melbourne your responsibilities are to:

• Commit to attending Committee meetings regularly (if you cannot attend, apologies must be sent to the secretary beforehand);
• Actively engage in the work of your Sub-Committee;
• Respond to Young UN Women Melbourne emails within 48 hours;
• Work according to the Protocol for Young UN Women Melbourne Volunteers and procedures as supplied by Young UN Women Melbourne for the various activities you may become involved in, and to carry out your duties in a responsible manner which respects and upholds the organisation’s reputation.
• Whilst representing Young UN Women Melbourne, treat members of the public with respect and courtesy, promoting UN Women’s reputation at all times.
• Inform the Executive Committee of all proposed activities.

Application Details

Please send your expression of interest to melbourneyouth@unwomen.org.au or directly to the Chair Ramona.ridolfi@unwomen.org.au

Contact Details

Website: www.unifem.org.au

Email: melbourneyouth@unwomen.org.au; Ramona.ridolfi@unwomen.org.au

Location

Our monthly meetings are held the first Thursday of each month from 6 to 8pm at PwC.