If you have questions about the Youth Week WA Ambassador position and application process, you might find the answers here. If you have a question that is not answered, you can send it to youngpeople@communities.wa.gov.au and a member of the Youth Team will respond to you as soon as possible.
When do applications to become a 2025 Ambassador close?
Show more11:59pm Sunday 21 July 2024.
Will I be paid?
Show moreNo, the Ambassador is a volunteer position.
What is the time commitment?
Show moreIn the lead up to Youth Week WA (from appointment and February 2025) you will be required for an average of 1 to 2 hours a week at most. During March and April 2025, especially during the week of Youth Week WA itself, this will increase to being available most days per week (around 10-15 hours across the week) to attend, promote and participate in Youth Week WA events.
Will I be required to be available during the evenings or on the weekend?
Show moreThere is a requirement for you to be available on evenings and/or on the weekend to engagements such as the Young People’s Planning Committee meetings and Youth Week WA events.
What are some examples of things that Ambassadors are involved with?
Show moreFor 2024, the Ambassadors were involved in several crucial aspects in the planning, promotion and delivery of Youth Week WA including assessing grant applications, supporting the Young People’s Planning Committee, undertaking media opportunities, attending key events and delivering the Ambassador project Catalyst
What video format is required for the video submission?
Show moreAccepted file formats are mp4, mov, wmv, wma, mpg, flv, avi. The video must be no more than two minutes long.
Will I be required to travel as an Ambassador? And if so, will I need to cover the cost?
Show moreSome travel may be involved to undertake certain requirements for the role. Any required travel away from Perth, or to Perth for those residing regionally, will be funded by the Department of Communities.
I have a support worker, can they assist me if I was to become an Ambassador?
Show moreYes. The support worker will be required to provide a valid Working with Children (WWC) Check if engaging with children in the community as part of their support.
Am I required to have a driver’s licence for the position?
Show moreNo, a driver’s licence is not required for the Ambassador position.
I am 17 years old but will turn 18 before Youth Week WA 2005. Am I eligible to be an Ambassador?
Show moreTo be eligible for the Ambassador position, applicants must have turned 18 years old on or prior to the closure of the expression of interest period on 21 July 2024.
