M.U.N. Program
Model United Nations
A middle school leadership programMUN is a Model United Nations program offered by California YMCA Youth and Government. Young people in 6th, 7th and 8th grade called ambassadors, participate in the program with their peers. While engaged at the YMCA, they are given the opportunity to discuss international issues, discover other cultures, develop life enhancing skills, and make new friends. The four-month program culminates when Ambassadors around the state meet at the YMCA's Annual Model United Nations Summit in Burbank, California.
Volunteer Advisors Needed
Volunteer Advisors needed for 2010 Model United Nations.
Volunteer commitment:
- One hour meeting one afternoon a week from January-May
- Two weekend field trips
- Training Conference
- 9th Model United Nations in Burbank
Volunteers receive:
- Experience working with middle school students
- Hands on teaching of geography, research, international politics, debate
- All travel, lodging, and meals will be covered for conferences
If you have an interest in working with middle school students, geography, or international politics, this is the perfect volunteer opportunity for you. For more information please contact Christy Wagnon at cwagnon@ymca.org or 760-745-7490 ext 229. No experience necessary, just an interest in working with middle school youth.
Weekly Meetings and Mandatory conferences
Parent Meeting in January TBA
Weekly Meetings at Hidden Valley, Rincon, and Mission Middle Schools will start in January
Training Conference
March 26-28, 2010
Camp Roberts, CA
9th YMCA Model United Nations
April 29-May 2, 2010
Burbank Marriott
For more information contact Christy Wagnon at cwagnon@ymca.org or 760-745-7490 ext. 229
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