Dear all,
European Youth Parliament Georgia is excited to launch a call for the organizers of the 74th International Session of the European Youth Parliament.
The EYP is a non-partisan and independent educational project which encourages independent thinking and socio-political initiative in young people and facilitates the learning of crucial social and professional skills.
International Session is an annual flagship event of the EYP. After Munich and Zurich Internationals Sessions in 2013 the 74th International Session will bring together about 330 young people from 35 European countries to Tbilisi now. This mega international event will takes place from October 3 through October 13. 74th International Session will host high ranking domestic and international officials, including the diplomats from the European Union, members of the Governing Body of EYP from the Head Office and the Schwarzkopf Foundation in Berlin.
Permanent Patron of EYP Sessions is Thorbjørn Jagland – Secretatry General of the Council of Europe, while the members of the Comite D Honneur include Martin Schultz – President of the European Parliament; José Manuel Barroso – President of the European Commission, Maroš Šefčovič – Vise-President of the European Commission and Neelie Kroes – Vice-President of the European Commission.
Currently European Youth Parliament is seeking for young volunteers to work with the team of the organizers. The tasks will be following:
- Planning the logistics of the Session (accommodation, travel, meals, etc.),
- Working with the PR team on the Session web page and Session facebook page
- Assisting the fundraising team
- Creating necessary session materials (knowledge of InDesign and Photoshop is an advantage)
- Participating in the Session
Those selected will have chance get recommendations from the Head Organizers of the Session – that will consequently allow them to participate in different International Sessions as Journalists or Chairs. Additionally, organizing committee members will be awarded with the certificate, after the completion of the project.
Eligibility criteria:
- Age 16-25
- English Language proficiency
- Attendance at previous EYP local, regional or international sessions is an advantage
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work with team
Interested candidates should fill in the application form before May 18, 2013.
Name and Surname] applicatoin for TBILISI IS Organizers (1)