Leadership opportunities

LEADERS TRAINING

The Youth Insearch program is delivered by extensively trained Youth and Adult Leaders who are held in high regard.

The Leadership journey at Youth Insearch is a transformative experience that challenges young people to commit to their personal healing and growth. While the process can be emotionally tough at times, it’s designed to foster resilience, self-reflection, and leadership skills. Along the way, young people may encounter challenges or question if they’re ready to lead. This is a natural and important part of the journey, not a sign of failure.

Upon successfully completing the program and receiving final approval from the National Program Council, participants become accredited Youth Insearch Leaders, ready to inspire and support others on their healing journeys.

Youth Insearch has an alumni of hundreds of Youth Insearch Leaders from 39 years of operation of the program.

Leader Selection

Youth Insearch’s Leaders are selected by our Peer-Led National Program Council. 
 To become a Trainee Leader applicants must have:
  • attended 3 weekend workshops 
  • Been alcohol and drug free for 3 months
  • begun their own healing journey and have the ability to seek out support
  • agreed to abide by the Youth Insearch Leaders Code of Ethics 

Training Program

Youth Insearch Trainee Leaders undergo an intensive 12-18 month self development training course consisting of:

  • 3 stages of workshops consisting of a three day virtual block and two face to face week long blocks
  • 12 months of practical training and assessment in the Youth Insearch program

These training blocks focus on self-development and personal growth, organisation structure, self-care, communication skills, and leadership roles.  

The training workshops include sessions on:

  • Open Dialogue Training
  • Leadership
  • Presentation Skills 
  • Communication Skills
  • Self - Regulation
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Mental Fitness
  • Personal Presentation & Appearance
  • Values and Beliefs
  • Safe Story Telling
  • Youth Insearch Organisation Overview & Structure
  • Mindfullness 
  • Explanation of the Youth Insearch Program
  • Life after Youth Insearch
  • Leaders Roles in Youth Insearch

 

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