Shetland

Canadian Exchange: Shetland Ambassadors wanted

Are you from North Mainland, Central, North Isles or Skerries?

Will you be be 15 - 18 year old in October 2012.

If so you might be interested in volunteering as a Shetland Ambassador

Tasks will include the following range of activities – attending meetings; fundraising, research; gain knowledge on Shetland topics (see below) become confident enough to lead on a Shetland topic; share knowledge with Canadians; give your time to develop this Cultural Youth Exchange; present information; interact with others; Efficiently work as part of a team go to British Columbia, Canada in October 2012.

For an application email martin.summers@shetland.gov.uk. Then complete and submit to spiritdancershetland@yahoo.co.uk otherwise post the application to:

Spirit Dancer Shetland, North Isles Community Office, Mid Yell, Yell, ZE2 9BN.

Deadline: Wednesday 29th February 2012

Interviews will take place in Lerwick, the evening during week beginning 19th March 2012

If you want advice on how to fill in your application form, please speak to your local area representative, or Youth Development Worker.

Shetland Topics Arts and crafts; traditional skills; employment/economy; boats; crofting; food; maritime history; music and dance; aquaculture; sports