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1 We are seeking youth who are: 24 years old and under living in and around Vancouver interested in gaining and enhancing their facilitation skills eager to learn more about social justice want to learn about social justice history in Vancouver willing to share what they learn with diverse communities excited to gain video-making and editing skills This project will span from February 2015 June 2015 and will provide opportunities for youth of various backgrounds to (including but not limited to: cultural heritage, abilities, gender, age, sexual orientation, faith, and income levels): receive training on facilitation, anti-oppression, and diversity learn about Anne Frank s history and facilitate tours through the Anne Frank Exhibition organize and guide a social justice bus tour in Downtown Vancouver create short films about cultural and historic monuments in Vancouver and their messages and meanings explore and uncover the untold stories of Vancouver s history past and present Please note a commitment to the first two trainings sessions on March 7th, 2015 (10am 4pm) and March 8th, 2015 (1pm 5pm) are mandatory, however we encourage everyone to apply. For more information on project activities please see the project descriptions on the last page. ** If selected, you will receive ongoing training and project support, as well as have an opportunity to meet likeminded people and make friends. Participants who complete the program will receive honoraria and certificates of completion from the Anne Frank Museum of Amsterdam and PeerNetBC. **

June 2015 and will provide opportunities for youth of various backgrounds to (including but not limited to: cultural heritage, abilities, gender, age, sexual orientation, faith, and income levels):

2 PROGRAM DURATION: February 2015 June 2015 Applications are due March 2 nd, 2015 at 9:00AM. All applicants will hear back from us by March 3 rd, This application is also available online at: You must be able to commit to the first two training sessions on March 7 th, 2015 (10am 4pm) & March 8 th, 2015 (1pm 5pm). (If you are unable to, we encourage you to apply anyway as there may still be opportunities for you to participate.) ** We aim to have representation of individuals of various neighbourhoods, cultural heritage, values, experiences, dis/abilities, sexual orientations, age ranges, genders, & income levels. ** * Indicates a required question Applicant s Personal Information * First Name: * Last Name: Pronouns (i.e. she/her/hers, they/them/theirs, ze/zir/zirs, no pronouns, etc.): Address: (Apt/House No.) Street City Province Postal Code * Phone Number: * Address: ** Please be sure to fill out either a phone number you are best reached at (i.e. cell phone) or address, or both if possible. ** * Neighbourhood of residence: (please circle one) Arbutus Ridge Downtown Downtown Eastside Mount Pleasant Fairview Grandview-Woodland Hastings-Sunrise Kerrisdale Kensington-Cedar Cottage West End Killarney Renfrew-Collingwood Little Mountain Marpole Dunbar-Southlands Oakridge Kitsilano Victoria-Fraserview Shaughnessy South Cambie Sunset West Point Grey Strathcona Other: (This map may help you determine your neighbourhood:

com/annefrankapply You must be able to commit to the first two training sessions on March 7 th, 2015 (10am 4pm) & March 8 th, 2015 (1pm 5pm).

3 * Indicates a required question * Month & year of birth: ** We are looking for participants ages 24 and under, and are aiming to have about people from each age category: 14 18, ** Gender: School / Organization: Tell us a little bit about the communities you belong to or how you choose to identify: (i.e. cultural heritage, volunteering, community involvement, indigenous, immigrant, Deaf, feminist, low-income, woman of colour, faith, religion, spirituality etc.) * Do you have any accessibility requests to increase your comfort and safety during the program: (Note: Funding has been set aside to increase accessibility for all participants. This includes, but is not limited to, ASL interpretation, wheelchair accessibility, etc.) * Do you need bus tickets (Y/N): If so, where are you travelling from: * What are your dietary requirements (i.e. gluten-free, no peanuts, vegan, no sugar, etc.): ** If you have any food allergies, please describe the level of severity. ** Application Questions * This program has three different streams, which stream(s) are you interested in? Number them from 1 3; 1 being your first choice. If you are not interested in all three, check off the ones you are interested in and number your first choice. (Please see program description handout or visit: Anne Frank House Exhibition Downtown Historical Bus Tour Memory Walk Film-Making

) * Do you have any accessibility requests to increase your comfort and safety during the program: (Note: Funding has been set aside to increase accessibility for all participants.

4 * Indicates a required question * We are seeking individuals to document the training, the exhibition, and the tours. Would you be interested in being a project reporter? (check all that apply) Yes No Maybe I need more information about it * What is your experience with social media? (check all that apply) Twitter Facebook tumblr Vine YouTube Vimeo Instagram Other: * Do you have any previous experience with videomaking (filming and editing)? A lot Some Very little None * Will you be able to commit to these training dates? ** Please note a commitment to both trainings are required, however if you are unable to, we encourage you to apply anyway as there may still be opportunities for you to participate. ** March 7 th, 2015: 10:00am 4:00pm March 8 th, 2015: 1:00pm 5:00pm Meetings will be biweekly (twice a month) and are used for planning, debriefing workshops and tours, supplemental trainings, and for staff to provide general support. We ask participants to commit to a minimum of one meeting per month. * I am able to commit to meetings: twice a month once a month * What day and time works best for you to attend meetings? (check all that apply) > Mondays Tuesdays Wednesdays Thursdays Fridays Saturdays > Afternoons (1pm 4pm) Evenings (5pm 8pm) * What made you interested in this program? * What does social justice mean to you?

(check all that apply) Twitter Facebook tumblr Vine YouTube Vimeo Instagram Other: * Do you have any previous experience with videomaking (filming and editing)?

5 * Indicates a required question Are you familiar with the history of Vancouver? If so, share a little bit about what you know: * Do you know of any challenges youth have in accessing social justice history of Vancouver? How did you find out about this project: Do you have any questions or comments: Thank you for applying to be a part of Anne Frank Memory Walk Vancouver! Please mail your completed form to: attn: vanessa bui & Romi Chandra Herbert PeerNetBC # W Hastings St. Vancouver, BC V6B 1P2 Applications are due March 2 nd, 2015 at 9:00AM. All applicants will hear back from us by March 3 rd, ** If selected, you will receive training on facilitation, diversity, and anti-oppression, as well as have an opportunity to meet likeminded people and make friends. Participants who complete the program will receive honoraria and certificates of completion from the Anne Frank Museum of Amsterdam and PeerNetBC. ** Questions? Concerns? Contact vanessa@peernetbc.com or

How did you find out about this project: Do you have any questions or comments: Thank you for applying to be a part of Anne Frank Memory Walk Vancouver!

6 Anne Frank Memory Walk Vancouver Project Descriptions *Please note: participants have a choice to be involved with all streams in some capacity. 1. Anne Frank House Exhibition (February, March, May & June 2015) * Commitment is not expected for all four months; participants will rotate shifts & locations. Learn about the history of Anne Frank and participate in training to guide the travelling exhibition Co-guide a tour of the Anne Frank Exhibition (hosted at various Neighbourhood Houses in Vancouver) Co-facilitate discussions about discrimination and diversity Engage community groups in conversations about the naming of monuments and explore alternative options 2. Downtown Historical Tour (April & May 2015) * 4 5 participants will be involved with organizing the tour, while the rest will be tour participants (weekly or bi-weekly meetings; to be determined) Work with a team to co-organize the logistics of a social justice bus tour Outreach to community individuals, groups, and organizations Learn about some of the social justice history in Downtown Vancouver Share that history as a tour guide Co-facilitate discussions about access to social justice history Engage community groups in conversations about the naming of monuments and explore alternative options 3. Memory Walk Film-Making (May 25 th, 2015 May 29 th, 2015) * All participants can take part; must be able to commit to all five days. Participate in full day trainings Research a particular monument and film and interview people s perceptions of it on the street Create a film with the guidance of professional editors on cultural and historic monuments in Vancouver and their messages and meanings Explore and uncover untold stories of Vancouver s history present and past Share the film and engage community groups in conversations about the naming of monuments and explore alternative options

Learn about the history of Anne Frank and participate in training to guide the travelling exhibition Co-guide a tour of the Anne Frank Exhibition (hosted at various Neighbourhood Houses in Vancouver)

Volunteer Application Form

817A Fort Street, Victoria, BC, V8W 1H6, www.literacyvictoria.org, 250 382 6315 Volunteer Application Form You must complete this application for all volunteer positions with Literacy Victoria. It will