Guiding Mosaic 2016
Guiding Mosaic 2016 (GM2016) Girl Guides of Canada-Guides du Canada National camp will be held from Saturday, July 9, to Sunday, July 17, 2016, at Camp Woods in Sylvan Lake, Alberta, Canada.
Youth Blogger Volunteers must be youth members who are registered as Pathfinders or Rangers in the 2015-2016 Guiding year, and will be attending GM2016 as part of a Pathfinder or Ranger patrol. We are looking for two (2) representatives from each Guiding Province and Territory across Canada.
Your personal information is used to communicate with you within our organization. To allow Girl Guides of Canada-Guides du Canada (GGC) to assess your application, please complete the application and return, along with other required documents, by e-mail to .
Personal Information
Your Name
iMIS # / Date of Birth (MM / DD / YY) / /
Telephone No. / () - / E-Mail
Interviews may be conducted using Skype. Please provide your username or e-mail associated with Skype for video conference use
Username / E-Mail
Mailing Address
Street
City
Province or Territory / Postal Code
Guiding Information
In the 2015-2016 Guiding Year, I will be registered with (indicate Pathfinders, Rangers, or Trex)
Unit Name and No.
I will be attending GM2016 as part of a Pathfinder Patrol or a Ranger Patrol – Check only one
Social Media Platforms Used
Please indicate the Social Media Platforms you are familiar with. Indicate all that apply.
Facebook / Tumblr
Flickr / Twitter
Instagram / YouTube
Pinterest / Other:
Which Social Media Platform do you use the most?
Volunteer Experience
Please complete each of the questions below.
Do you have access to a computer with internet access / Yes OR No – Check only one
Do you have access to a digital camera / Yes OR No – Check only one
Describe your experience and skills as they relate to this role.
Why do you think you would be a good fit for this role?
What experience do you have with blogs and/or V-logs?
What experience do you have with photography?
Languages
Please indicate your language skills other than English.
Understood
Spoken
Read
Written
Confirmation of Expectations
Before we can process your application, we will need you to check each of the boxes below to confirm that you understand the expectations of this role. We want to ensure that this is a positive experience for everyone and that the expectations are clear from the start.
I understand that this is a volunteer position and that no compensation towards the cost of camp will be given if selected. GM2016 will however give me credit for the work I produce which can be used in a portfolio for future use.
I understand that the majority of the work of this position will take place before camp and will require me to be able to work from my home using my personal resources (computer, camera, etc.). GM2016 does not take responsibility for the personal resources or equipment that I will be using.
I have read and agree to abide by the roles and responsibilities as outlined in the Youth Blogger Position Description I am applying for and the Code of Conduct for Girl Guides of Canada-Guides du Canada.
I understand that any digital content I produce will be as a representation of Girl Guides of Canada-Guides du Canada. I therefore understand that my own digital presence can affect the organization and will only post online content (social media, blogs, etc.) that reflect positively on the organization both as a volunteer and in my personal life.
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Youth Blogger Signature / Date (Month / Day / Year)
By signing this Confirmation of Expectations, I understand and give my permission to GGC to use this information for the purposes of National Camp planning, updating my iMIS record, and on-going communications with GGC.
Complete Application Checklist
Application packages must be complete to be considered. Please ensure you attach each the following documents when submitting your Youth Blogger application form:
Completed Youth Blogger Application Form
Completed Peer Reference Form
Name of the person providing your reference
Two (2) samples of your work which can include:
· Blog entries
· V-log entries
· Photos
· Content you’ve contributed to websites or social media platforms
Work Sample 1
Type of sample
File Name or web link
Work Sample 2
Type of sample
File Name or web link
How to Apply and Initial Terms of Engagement
Please e-mail your completed application package to .
The deadline for submission for this position is October 15, 2015. Incomplete application packages may not be considered.
Thank you for your interest and for taking the time to apply for the Youth Blogger position for GM2016.
All applicants will be notified whether or not they are being considered and/or selected for a Youth Blogger position. If you have any questions, please e-mail us at .
We protect and respect your privacy. Your personal information is used only for the purposes stated on or indicated by this form. For complete details, see our Privacy Statement or contact your provincial office or the national office (https://www.girlguides.ca/web/ggc/Privacy_Policy/ggc/Privacy_Policy.aspx).
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