UN Youth Ambassador Programme

The High School Ambassador programme is a mentorship programme run by UN Youth Canterbury for young people. UN Youth New Zealand is a registered charity run by youth, for youth. Tertiary students from all around the country dedicate their time towards creating educational content and running events for young aspiring high-school students. Opportunities range from Model United Nations to civics-based workshops that allow students to get a feel for their place in the world.

UN Youth gives young people a comprehensive insight into the inner workings of the United Nations and all things international relations. They aim to inspire global citizens to have a heightened sense of confidence in themselves and in their voices. UN Youth provide a platform where youth can project their voices, their perspectives and their diversity on a regional, national and international stage. Public speaking, negotiation skills, interpersonal skills, among others, are cultivated at every event. Participants can create networks and make meaningful connections in a positive environment facilitated by their fantastic tertiary volunteers.

5 of our students went through the process of applying, having references made and being interviewed for the position. All 5 students were successful – Congratulations to:

Dome and Szonja Wiedermann, Rachel Francis, Pyper Murphy and Sarah Manoj.