Youth Volunteers in Action

The Y-VIA (Youth Volunteers in Action ) is one of the most important wing under the YDF since it involves youth participation and involvement in the not only implementing the activities but also through the appraising and planning phases of projects.

Y-VIA came into existence on March 2003 as the first youth wing under the YDF.

The following are the main functions and objectives of the Y- VIA:

plan activities for youth mainly on issues that concern them
offer youth perspectives when ever required by YDF in terms of developing youth programs and projects
Volunteer during all YDF activities
Mobilize more Y- VIA through out the country and create awareness on yout participation and volunteerism.

The first group of Y- VIA consisted of 30 member youth from different sectors and background. Since then Y- VIA has been able mobilize more than 100 youth volunteers and carry out many activities and programs.

The following are the categories of Y- VIA members:

Students
Out of school youth
Graduates
Young office goers
Members from volunteer organization like VAST andREWA

Y-VIA Activities

Youth Festival (20th-21st July, 2003)
Youth Leadership & Capacity Building Workshop for Volunteers (13th-14th January, 2004)
YDF Sale (April, 2005)
YDF Fund-Raising Concert (25th December, 2004)
HIV/AIDS Forum
Drug-Free Walk-A-Thon
Y-VIA Trash-A-Thon (17th July, 2005)
National Forum on Drug Policy Formulation (12th-13th January, 2006)
Y-VIA Orientation Workshop for New Volunteers (19th August, 2006)
Release of Music Album, Nazoen Ghi Meonlam ( November 10th 2006)
Y-Via volunteer for Koozoo FM 90 (2006)
Peer Helper’s workshop ( 9th -12th July 2007)

Terms of Reference

Eligibility:

On Voluntary basis
Enterprising, Enthusiastic, Interested, Motivated
Should be able to communicate fluently in at least one language
No discrimination; “Affirmative Action”
Can be of any Profession
No criminal record unless rehabilitated

Tenure:

For Core Members: Can choose to formally exit Y-VIA with a formal letter to Chairman
For Student Volunteers: Can leave whenever their task is completed
For Observers: Flexible

Roles and Responsibilities:

Needs to be a responsible person
No smoking, drinking or inappropriate behavior during Y-VIA meetings, activities
Attend all Y-VIA meetings; inform in advance if cannot attend
Initiate Youth Projects and Activities