Application procedure and application form Head-Organisers 2014-2015 Application procedure: All sessions of EYP The Netherlands are organised by Head-Organisers. They constitute a team that takes care of the organisational aspects of all sessions. Supervised by the Board of EYP The Netherlands they are responsible for the realisation of the sessions, and work to, for example, promote EYP The Netherlands at new and old schools, lead the fundraising efforts, and obtain the sponsorship in kind required. The function of Head-Organiser implies a significant responsibility for the success of individual sessions, but this year the organisation of each session will also be supported by the work of all Head-Organisers who will collaborating as a team to achieve this. We are currently looking for Head-Organisers of both Preliminary Rounds and the 15th National Selection Conference of EYP The Netherlands. Head-Organisers can organise a session individually, but applying in pairs is recommended. As a Head-Organiser you will gain first-hand experience in project management, leadership roles, and the workings of a youth NGO. Furthermore, Head-Organisers play an active role in the development of the EYP The Netherlands. Please do not hesitate to contact any Board Member if you have any questions, or would like to solicit help with your application. We look forward to reading your applications! Yours, The Board of EYP the Netherlands Please note: • All alumni of EYP the Netherlands can apply to be a Head-Organiser. • A team of Head-Organisers will be selected, who will collectively work to ensure the realisation of all sessions organised by EYP The Netherlands in 2014 – 2015.
All applications need to be sent in to applications@eyp.nl on Saturday 12 April 2014, 23:59 CET at the latest!
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All application forms should be sent before Saturday 12 April 2014, 23:59 CET to applications@eyp.nl. The board of EYP The Netherlands will consider the applications to HeadOrganise separately, and aims at coming to a selection as soon as possible. All applicants will be informed of the result individually.
Application form: Personal data - Name: - Age: - Mobile Phone: - Email:
Questions for all those applying to Head-Organise a session of EYP The Netherlands in 2014 – 2015: Application for O
Preliminary Rounds, would like to co-Head-Organise with (optional) ……
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National Selection Conference 2015, would like to co-Head-Organise with (optional) ……
Motivation Please provide the selection panel with a short motivation of your application, including why you want to become a Head-Organiser, what distinguishes you as a candidate and how you would uniquely contribute to the success of your session.
All applications need to be sent in to applications@eyp.nl on Saturday 12 April 2014, 23:59 CET at the latest!
Summary of relevant EYP experience Please provide the selection panel with your session history and organisational positions within EYP. You may also include a link to your session history on the alumni platform.
Year and location
Type of Session (e.g. RS, NS, IF)
Your role at the Session
Name and function of your senior official
Summary of relevant non-EYP experience Please provide the selection panel with any non-EYP experiences you may have (e.g. in other youth organisations, at high school), especially in organisational positions.
All applications need to be sent in to applications@eyp.nl on Saturday 12 April 2014, 23:59 CET at the latest!
Availability Head-Organising a session of EYP The Netherlands is a significant and demanding commitment. Please give an outline of your availability in the run up to the session. Include your academic commitments, place of residence and any other significant plans you might have, such as travel plans.
Questions for those applying to Head-Organise a Preliminary Round: What do you imagine your session to be like? Please give us an outline of your vision for the session. Include where you would like it to take place, what would distinguish it from other sessions and how it would add to the increased professionalisation of EYP The Netherlands and her sessions.
All applications need to be sent in to applications@eyp.nl on Saturday 12 April 2014, 23:59 CET at the latest!
Questions for those applying to Head-Organise the 15 th National Selection Conference: Venues Please give an outline of the venues you would like to include in your session:
Funds Please explain how you will ensure the financial viability of your session. Give an overview of your proposed fundraising efforts. Include the sponsors you would like to approach, and outline the budget you envision.
Leadership As the Head-Organiser of a National Selection Conference you lead a team of organisers in the realisation of the session. How would you like your team to function, and what would your role be herein?
All applications need to be sent in to applications@eyp.nl on Saturday 12 April 2014, 23:59 CET at the latest!
Past sessions of EYP The Netherlands What would distinguish your session from past sessions of EYP The Netherlands, and in particular from past National Selection Conferences? Please note any particular points of improvement you plan on addressing.
All applications need to be sent in to applications@eyp.nl on Saturday 12 April 2014, 23:59 CET at the latest!