News about the 2nd IAVE World Summit for Youth Volunteering

The World Summit will bring together 700 youth from around the world to share best practices, to participate in training, and to highlight the important role of youth in society.

Partners, UNINORTE and IAVE are looking for dynamic youth speakers with expertise in volunteering, managing youth volunteer programs, or specific thematic areas to present during breakout panels at the Summit. Presentations may include workshops or effective practices presentations around the Summit's themes of youth volunteering and social inclusion. Guidelines and an application can be found at this link, and additional questions can be addressed to iave2011@partners.net.

About the World Summit

The World Summit is open to youth aged 16- 30 worldwide and to adults who work with or who are interested in working with youth. Participants will engage during workshops, breakout sessions, through contests, recognition ceremonies, at cultural events that celebrate the vibrancy of the Caribbean, and by building a network of youth committed to supporting each other over the next ten years. Participants may also serve in optional volunteer projects in Barranquilla.