Youth Day | Recruitment Day
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Youth Day
Recruitment DayDid you know that Youth Day is planned and led by young people for young people? Each year, youth volunteers (grades 9-12) serve in various roles to help make Youth Day a great experience for all the participants. This journey begins at Youth Day Recruitment Day!
Join Us! Saturday, December 10th from 9am - 3pm
at Incarnation Catholic Church - 1001 N Brand Blvd. Glendale, CA 91202. -
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Speaking Roles
You will be considered to serve as lectors, storytellers, narrators,
general session hosts, or other speaking roles needed during Youth Day. Youth serving
in these roles must be confident speaking in front of large crowds and be able to carry
an appropriate stage presence.
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Workshop Emcee
You will introduce the speaker(s) for one or two workshops, and lead a short prayer at the beginning of the workshop. Youth serving in this role should be comfortable speaking in front of a group of people.
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Liturgical Ministries
You will serve during the Eucharistic Liturgy as a cross- bearer, candle-bearer, gift bearer, altar server, or other assisting role to support our
ritual worship. This role does not require public speaking and may work closely with
clergy.
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Ministers of Movement
You will help to lead the assembly in gesture and
prayer through liturgical movement, ritual gestures, and/or sign language. Previous
movement/dance experience is useful, but NOT required.
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Music
Singers, instrumentalists, and others who have a passion for performing musicwill help lead music for our Liturgy as part of the Archdiocesan Youth Choir. Instrumentalists and soloists must go through an audition process.
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Social Media
You will help to capture content including photos, videos, and usable
quotes that could be shared on the Youth Day social media channels.
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Spirit Squad
You will help get the crowd pumped up during Youth Day with
chants, signs, and cheers in various locations in and around the Convention Center. You
will help promote the Youth Day theme and direct attention to social media. Youth
serving in this role should be outgoing and enjoy interacting with others.
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Policies and Needed Forms
Parent and Chaperone Information
- Youth Volunteers and their chaperones must register for Youth Day at the regular registration rate. Volunteer responsibilities will limit the ability of Youth Volunteers to participate in other aspects of Youth Day
- Most Youth Volunteer roles will require additional days of preparation and rehearsal. This includes a dress rehearsal (excluding workshop emcees) at the Anaheim Convention Center on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, from 5:00 - 10:00 pm. Other preparation and rehearsal information will be provided by the adult leader coordinating each Youth Volunteer role
- Youth Volunteers and their families are personally responsible for any expenses (travel, accommodations, meals, etc.) that are related to their participation unless other arrangements are made with the Youth Volunteer's parish or school.
- Chaperones must be in compliance with the Safe Environment policies of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, including fingerprinting and current VIRTUS training. (See Chapter 9 of the Administrative Handbook)
- Chaperones are responsible for following the Archdiocese of Los Angeles policies regarding Field Trips, Excursions, and Activities (See section 12.3.1 of the Administrative Handbook) as well as policies regarding Transportation for Parishes and Schools (See section 12.3.2 of the Administrative Handbook).
- The parent/guardian of each Youth Volunteer must sign a non-commercial release authorizing use of the image, voice, and work of the Youth Volunteer. It must be printed, signed, and brought to Recruitment Day. If registering after December 7, other submission instructions will be provided.
- Youth Volunteers must be accompanied to, from, and during all Youth Day related gatherings, trainings, rehearsals, and other events by a chaperone who is at least 21 years of age (25 years of age if driving the Youth Volunteer). Chaperones are responsible for collecting all required permission forms.
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