2018 APPLICATION FORM - BOARD TRAINEESHIP PROGRAM

Personal information

Name: / Date of birth:
Address:
Home phone: / Mobile:
Do you identify as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander? / YES/ NO
Do you identify as a woman with a disability? / YES/ NO
Do you come from a culturally/linguistically diverse background? / YES/ NO

Employment/education

Current role:
Current employer or education institution:
Current skills:
Any relevant qualifications:

Community and volunteer experience

Connections with community organisations and volunteers experiences

Past and present YWCA involvement

Written statement: ‘Why I want to be involved and what I will offer YWCA Canberra as a Board Member’ (no more than 100 words)

In applying for this program, I understand the requirements and commit to completing the program. This includes:

  • attendance at Board Induction from 9am-3pm (date TBA)
  • preparation for Board meetings, including reading papers
  • attendance at Board meetings (held every 6-8 weeks on a weeknight), or in limited circumstances providing apologies prior to the meeting
  • active participation in Board discussions (including asking questions)
  • participation in the Board mentoring program
  • ensuring professional conduct at all times (including confidentiality)
  • participation in at least one planning day
  • joining one of the sub-committees of the Board
  • participation in events and volunteer activities during the program.

Signature of applicant: ______Date: ______

Applicants must be a current YWCA Canberra voting member (or be applying for membership) at time of application. Membership applications can be obtained from

Please ensure you have hand-signed (or inserted a copy of your hand-signed signature) into the nomination form, as electronic signatures and email signature blocks will not be accepted on nominations forms.

Return to , post to GPO Box 767, Canberra, ACT, 2601, or hand deliver to Level 2, 71 Northbourne Avenue, Canberra.

APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 5PM, MONDAY 23 OCTOBER.

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