Info for Students
You have been selected to represent your school by becoming a part of the YWCA Auckland's Future Leaders programme.

This means that you are a young woman with considerable potential in leadership.

The Future Leaders programme is committed to developing young leaders who not only have credibility and integrity, but who can provide inspiration, stimulation, and information and can motivate other young people around them. The YWCA Auckland wants to develop confident and passionate young people who will help others to achieve and become leaders and role models in their communities.

Comments from our Students

"The things I'm doing differently now are setting goals for myself, speaking at public events and having fun"

"I'm more focussed when it comes to my future"

"My grades at school have improved greatly"

"I've become more interested in what's happening in the community"

As a representative of your school and the YWCA Auckland Future Leaders programme, there are the usual standards of conduct and behaviour expected of you.

You will be asked to sign a contract when you join the programme.

The key expectations to note are:

• Good behaviour at all times
• Refrain from swearing and violence
• No alcohol or drugs will be tolerated
• Correct school uniform to be worn on outings as requested
• You must meet with your mentor and maintain regular contact with your mentor as agreed in your contract
• You will set goals for each 12 month period
• You must meet with the Programme Director, or coordinators as requested
• You must complete an annual evaluation
• You must attend the annual Leadership Forum
• You will be required to complete 20 hours of community service
• You will be monitored by a points system. You must attain a minimum total each year to continue on the programme.

There will be numerous activities available for you to participate in.

These might include:

• A self-development leadership camp
• miscellaneous workshops and seminars
• Attending a function
• Being asked to speak at a function
• Picnics and fun activities

You will have a wise and trusted adult friend with whom you can talk and share your dreams. She will keep your confidences. She will help open doors to new experiences, and different activities.

Most of all, you will have a lot of fun. Our our aim is for you to reach your highest potential and realise your dreams.

If you have any questions about the programme, or if you would like to chat about anything to do with Future Leaders please phone Kerry-Ann Stanton on (09) 375 9248.