When conducting Youth Leadership or Interpersonal Communication, you have a responsibility to research and adhere to local laws governing volunteer work with minors. The Youth Leadership Program is a workshop consisting of eight one- to two-hour sessions that enable those between the ages of 14 and 18 to develop their communication and leadership skills through practical experience. The program is presented during or after school, or on weekends.
In the workshop, young people will learn how to:. Participants in the Youth Leadership Program are selected by a sponsoring Toastmasters club or by a cooperating organization such as a school. The workshops are limited to 25 students and are coordinated by Toastmasters members, with oversight from their club.
Meetings are like Toastmasters club meetings in that there is an announced agenda that includes practice in parliamentary procedure, prepared and impromptu speeches, and the selection of presiding officers.
Want to coordinate a Youth Leadership Program? Be prepared to provide your club leadership with any relevant information to help them feel confident that you will be an effective and responsible coordinator for the program. Are you a teacher or active community member who wants to help those between ages 14 and 18 grow their communication skills? The Interpersonal Communication program helps teens build effective listening and communication skills while understanding their own communication style.
Review the Interpersonal Communication Kit to learn more. Youth Programs. Youth Leadership Program. How the program works Participants in the Youth Leadership Program are selected by a sponsoring Toastmasters club or by a cooperating organization such as a school.
