Deadline: 5 July 2024
Are you a Swiss or Liechtenstein citizen or resident between the ages of 16 and 22? Are you passionate about leadership, civic engagement, and making a difference in your community? Do you want to discuss policies that affect young people in Switzerland? If yes, then U.S. Embassy In Switzerland & Liechtenstein invites you to apply for the U.S. Embassy Bern Youth Council.
The Youth Council is a State Department program that partners with emerging young leaders to address challenges in society. As a member of the Youth Council, you will advise the Embassy on youth-related issues, devise strategies and initiatives to promote youth civic engagement in Switzerland.
Why Join?
- Voice Your Ideas: Develop creative, practical, and concrete solutions to address youth issues in Switzerland and Liechtenstein.
- Develop Leadership Skills: Learn about fundraising, leadership, social media, and project management.
- Network with Experts: Engage with U.S., Swiss, Liechtenstein, and international experts on topics that are important to you.
- Drive Change: Design and execute initiatives that address youth-related issues.
- Exclusive Access: Participate in discussions with U.S. diplomats and participate in Embassy events.
Program Benefits
- Meet and exchange ideas with U.S., Swiss, and international experts
- Devise creative, practical, and concrete solutions to address youth-related issues in Switzerland
- Design and implement youth-related initiatives in various areas
- Access training opportunities in fundraising, leadership, social media, and project management
- Engage in discussions with U.S. diplomats and participate in Embassy events
- 1-year membership in the Youth Council
Who they’re looking for?
- Diverse Perspectives: Individuals from a wide variety of backgrounds, experiences, and interests.
- Passionate Leaders: Those enthusiastic about diplomacy, international relations, and cross-cultural understanding.
- Engaged Citizens: Individuals who have demonstrated a commitment to community service, peer leadership, or youth organizations.
- Committed Members: Applicants must be ready to attend monthly meetings and fulfill council responsibilities.
- Fluent Communicators: Participants should feel comfortable voicing and discussing their ideas in English.
Eligibility Requirement
- In addition to meeting the above profile, participants must be Swiss or Liechtenstein citizens or residents between the ages of 16 and 22 and be fluent in spoken English.
For more information, visit U.S. Embassy in Switzerland & Liechtenstein.
