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>> get involved with NYLN
The National Youth Leadership Network (NYLN) is a non-profit organization run by young people with disabilities. We empower all young people to reach their maximum potential.
Are you a young leader looking for opportunity? Do you want resources from all over the country? We can help! NYLN is hosting a membership drive through March 2008. And this is the best time to get involved. We are starting lots of new projects just for you! And we want you to be the first to know about them.
Members of NYLN must:
- Be between 16 and 28 years old;
- Have a disability;
- Want to share and learn more about leadership and advocacy skills.
- There is no fee.
Members of NYLN receive:
- Weekly e-mail updates of opportunities for young people around the country;
- Quarterly e-newsletters;
- Invitations to participate on national teleconfereces/webcasts;
- Links to training materials and resources created by young people, for young people;
- Information about other opportunities through the Network.
“NYLN exists because of the power of emerging leaders,” said Betsy Valnes, NYLN executive director. “The visions of young people are powerful. Their effort and contributions are even more powerful.”
Register to become an NYLN Member
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We are also looking for young leaders to serve on our committees! Applications are due no later than Friday, February 8, 2008. There are only a certain number of seats available on the committees. Application and selection is based on first-come, first-serve basis. So, the sooner you apply, the better.
Applicants must:
- Be between 16 and 28 years old;
- Have a disability;
- Have leadership and advocacy skills.
Options are:
Accessibility Committee
- This committee creates public documents. These documents empower young people. And they will be used for public trainings all over the country.
Advocacy Committee
- This committee hosts teleconferences (webcasts). Young people from around the country can participate. They just call a toll-free number.
Public Outreach Committee
- This committee is in charge of making newsletters. The newsletters are sent to young people around the country. There are four newsletters each year. This team also works with other Youth Information Centers.
Apply to be on one of NYLN's Committees
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If you just want more information or have a question, contact Betsy Valnes by email (bvalnes@tie.net) or by phone (1-866-480-6565 press 2)
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