Participate in the Youth Delegation

The Conseil québécois de la coopération et de la mutualité and the International Summit of Cooperatives are launching a call for applications aimed at youth aged 20 to 35 actively involved in Quebec’s cooperative and mutualist movement. Those selected will get to participate in the Cooperative and Mutualist Forum and the International Summit of Cooperatives, which will be taking place respectively on October 8 and from October 8 to 11, 2012, in Quebec City. Registration for the 36 youth selected to participate in the youth delegation at these events is financially supported by the Secrétariat à la jeunesse, as part of its 2009-2014 youth action strategy, and by the Fondation pour l'éducation à la coopération et à la mutualité.

Eligibility criteria:

• be 20 to 35 years old
• be a Quebec resident
• work in the cooperative and mutualist movement as an employee or elected officer, or be a student and show a keen interest in the cooperative and mutualist model
• have significant cooperative experience to be able to actively contribute to discussions and debates

Application and selection process:
Submit a complete application to Isabelle Gagné, including a:

• résumé
• cover letter
• proof of age

The first 36 applicants who meet the selection criteria will be notified by email and will then have to confirm their commitment to participate in the scheduled activities.

Participation fees:
The total registration cost for each participant selected will be covered by the Secrétariat à la jeunesse, as part of its 2009-2014 youth action strategy, and by the Fondation pour l'éducation à la coopération et à la mutualité.

Information:
Isabelle Gagné
Conseil québécois de la coopération et de la mutualité
418-835-1644, ext. 24
isabellegagne@coopquebec.coop

Source: International Summit of Cooperatives