Call for Sessions teams and Trainers

CALL FOR SESSIONS TEAMS AND TRAINERS AMERICAS REGIONAL MEETING 2018

Message from the RD

Dear Americas' Family,

When it comes to international events and opportunities at the regional level, the regional team is always interested not just in informing but also involving you directly in the development of them. As federation, we work hardly to build capacity in our members and made our opportunities as inclusive as possible, We definitely envision an region with empowered memebers and with open spaces for participation, which will be lead not just by us as Americas' Team, but by you, our members, the people we are serving.

Is in this framework that we are opening the call for sessions' teams for our Regional Meeting 2018 in Asuncion, Paraguay. We are looking for a high motivated and skilled group of people to help us to facilitate the Standing Comittees/Training session. As always the regional team is planning the sessions to be outcome oriented and based on our regional needs! So if you are highly excited to work in team, facilitate, and willing to lear this is your chance!

As Regional director, i believe this is an experience you will never regret about, join us in this process and help us to deliver the sessions/trainings for the future leaders of the Americas!

If you have any question, please do not hesitate in contacting me through rdamericas@ifmsa.org or the general assistant Iara Porro, through ga.americas@ifmsa.org.

Llama Hugs

Fabrizzio Canaval RD AMERICAS

Important Information How to apply?

All candidates interested in applying for sessions teams must fill this form: https://goo.gl/forms/YVtbMdh4mdyuhTgx2 All candidates interested in applying for capacity building must fill this form: https://goo.gl/forms/RmqE07Jwhg4JX8q52

Timeline 30 Oct. First call for Sessions team and trainers sent out 11 Nov. Deadline for applications 13 Nov. Sharing selected people

SCOME Dear white llamas, The most important and amazing time of the year has finally come!

REGIONAL MEETING PREPARATIONS’ TIME! As you can see, I’m so excited to present to all of you the first step of these preparations, the call for SCOME sessions team. This team will be composed of the RA (me), one support person and 3 to 4 team members.

Here are the tasks.

Support person: he/she is going to be the right hand of the RA. Working with agendas, sessions and survival and follow-up kits, but also giving solutions to any situation that may occur before, during and after the Regional Meeting.

Team members: provide their awesomeness to elaborate agendas, sessions and our kits. They will be helping me to facilitate all the sessions, so if you love to rock, apply!

IMPORTANT REQUIERMENT FOR ANY POSITION: be extremely motivated to keep motivating our members!

Hope to rock SCOME sessions with you,

Ximena Paredes SCOME RA

SCOPH Dear SCOPHeroes,

Two years ago I was really anxious and nervious as it was my first time attending a Regional Meeting. The expectations in my head were hundreds and sometimes I did not even sleep thinking of how it was going to be.

Today, I do not even imagine my life without having that experience. Today, I have to confess I am really thrilled to be sharing this call for you.

If you are a SCOPH passionate and love sharing ideas with people regarding SCOPH, IFMSA and Public Health in our beloved region, ยกthen this call is for you! This is a great opportunity to be part of the best Sessions Team ever and grow by learning lots with this challenge.

Support person: Person in charge of being the right hand of the SCOPH Regional Assistant, helping with logistics, activities, setting of agenda, survival kit, complements to survival kit, OLM's, creation of forms.

Sessions team: Person in charge of facilitating and/or co-facilitating sessions, supporting other facilitations, helping with logistics and dynamics.

I am really looking forward to your applications. ยกLet's rock it during SCOPH sessions!

With so much LoPH,

Juan Sebastรกn Valderrama SCOPH RA

SCORA Dear lovely llamas, I am approaching to you this time because we are opening calls for the Scora Sessions Team in the Regional Meeting!

I am super excited because the time to meet each other is right around the corner!

Sooo, what are you looking for Gabi?

Three super important characteristics: - Passion for Scora - Hard - work - Creativity Yes! How many people will be selected for this FANTASTIC opportunity?

Only three Scorangels will be selected for this and have the great opportunity to teach ScorAngels from all the Americas! (Super cool, I know).

Do not miss the great opportunity to be part of the sexiest and most hardworking team of the Americas!

I am counting the days to see all of us together again!

Lots of loooooove,

Gabriela Cipriano SCORA RA

SCORP Dearest SCORPions from Americas, In order to make sure that we have the best SCORP sessions possible, we want to create a team with SOME OF YOU and work together to ensure that these are perfect for the participants.

If you are interested in being a part of the sessions team, please fill the form. * Requirements: - Be a participant of the SCORP Sessions at RM 2018 and have a secured spot in your delegation.

- Be available before, during and after the meeting to fulfill the Sessions Team tasks: preparation of the Survival Kit and the meeting, delivery of sessions, logistic help during the sessions and collaborate on the writing of the report after RM 2018.

- Experience in SCORP and in delivering sessions will be taken into account but are not a must to apply.

- Be highly motivated and eager to help!!! * A maximum of 4 people will be selected among the participants taking into account the previous points.

We highly encourage you to apply for it if you're attending, as it's one of the best opportunities for you to take an active part on the regional level and live the SCORP experience fully!

Green hugs,

José Espino SCORP RA

EXCHANGES Dear Exchange lovers of the Americas, It’s that time of the year again! The Americas’ Regional Meeting is Approaching fast, and once more, SCOPE and SCORE are joining forces to give you the best Sessions ever! As you may know, the Sessions Team plays an essential role in preparing the trainings, activities, and keep the participants motivated and active all throughout the Event.

That’s why we have decided to open a call for 2 SESSIONS TEAM MEMBERS for the Exchange Sessions this year: One from SCORE and one from SCOPE. The pre-selected team consists of both the SCOPE and SCORE RAs (Larry and Erwin), as well as the SCOPE Development Assistant (Paula Reges, from IFMSA-Brazil). The selection will be based on your application, which you can submit through the Call for Sessions Team Form for the AmRM. Please keep in mind that the work of a Sessions Team member includes, but is not limited to: Preparation of training sessions and activities Attendance of Online Meetings with other members of the Sessions team from November until late January, for planning, preparation, and follow up of the Sessions Assisting participants of the Exchange Sessions with any doubts or questions they might have about the Sessions So if you want to learn more about how to prepare top-quality Sessions, help other members of our beloved Exchange Committees by assisting them, and giving them knowledge about what makes our Programs unique, THIS IS YOUR CHANCE!!!

Let’s rock these Exchange Sessions together Big Llama Hugs, Erwin & Larry

Erwin Barboza SCORE RA

Larry Leiva SCOPE RA

CAPACITY BUILDING Beloved region!

I’m Juan Londoño, the Capacity Building RA for this term! I’m really excited at look at the calendar and see that there is almost 2 months until we see each other :D We, the Regional Team, are working very hard and with lots of passion to make this event something unforgotable in your lifes.

On the CB session preparations, I will need need a support team to make this part of the RM, so if you love being a trainer, doing workshops, and want to know more details about the CB division, this is your chance!

As a support person, you will be my right hand on the organization, planning and development of each session, making sure everything will be pefect and on time. Also, we will have to get ready the workshop spaces, materials and other requirments the selected trainers ask for their presentations.

Please have on mind: - Must be a certified trainer at any of our CB Workshops.

- Being selected does not mean we will cover you any of the fees of the event or other expenses.

- We will certify you for have being a support person on this RM. And last but not least, we need you to be 100% 24h/7d motivated to do this tasks and show everyone in the Americas why the CB regional meeting team is the best!

Cant wait to start making awesome stuff with you!

Juan Londoño CB RA

SEE YOU IN PARAGUAY