Apply for the EU-Sámi Youth Idea Lab!
Saami Council is seeking six Sámi youth between the ages of 18 and 30 to participate in the core group of the new EU-Sámi Youth Idea Lab project.
Young people are central to the work of both the EU and the Saami Council. Saami Council has received funding from the European Commission for the establishment of an EU-Sámi Youth Idea Lab. The objective of the Idea Lab project is to raise awareness among Sámi Youth about EU policies and give youth the chance to engage actively and participate in finding solutions to making their voices heard in the EU. The project's outcome will be a recommendation from Sámi youth to the EU on how to increase Sámi youth participation in EU decision-making.
Tasks of the core group:
Participate in online meetings with the group approximately once a month
Participate in three physical meetings (In Brussels 20.-22. June 2022, one in fall 2022 and one in spring 2023).
Be a part of drafting the outcome document with an EU youth policy
Assist in organizing open workshops for Sámi youth
We are looking for Sámi youth who are:
Between the age of 18 and 30 years
Interested in EU topics and learning more about EU-Sápmi relations
Curious about how to increase Sámi youth participation in EU decision-making
The ability to communicate in English.
What we offer:
Learn about the EU system and EU youth policies
Be a part of affecting the Saami Council’s EU youth strategy document
Build a network with Sámi youth and others
Travel to EU-Sámi Week in Brussels in June 2022
Participants will receive an honorarium for meetings, and travel costs covered
Qualifications:
No previous experience or knowledge is required. We invite Sámi youth from all backgrounds and educational levels to apply. What is most important is that you have the interest and time. The engagement should be possible to combine with studies and work.
How to apply:
Fill in the application form before May 15 at 23.59.
See the questions in the form here:
Full name
Date of birth
Email address
Phone number
Where do you live and where do you come from?
Current occupation
Education
Job or volunteer experience
Motivation: Please write 200-300 words about why you are interested and why you fit the EU-Sámi Youth Idea Lab project.
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