Logistics, Childcare, Selection Process & Fees
Amplify: Designing Spaces and Programs for Girls - Training for Girls’ Program Organizers
October 24th–28th, 2010
Girls Action Foundation is excited to announce the fourth national Amplify training! Informed by Girls Action’s expertise and by girls’ organizers from across the country, this training involves: designing programs, developing workshops and facilitation skills, as well as deepening of analysis on some of the issues that girls and young women are facing.
Who can take part?
You! If you are:
- Part of a group or an organization that would like to start a program for girls
- Looking for new skills, resources, and tools for your current program
- Looking to meet, share and create networks with other girls’ program organizers from across the country
Where?
The training takes place at Jouvence, 1½ hour south of Montreal in the rolling hills of Quebec’s Eastern Townships. To see photos and for more information click here.
To find out more about Logistics and Safety at Jouvence, click here.
When?
Amplify training begins on Sunday, October 24th and runs until Thursday October 28th, 2010.
I’m interested! How do I sign up?
The next step is to register! To REGISTER ONLINE for the Amplify training click here!
Registration deadline: June 13th, 2010. Space is limited so apply early!
I would like to participate, but…
I have a child that I would need to bring with me.
We can offer childcare for you and your child. Please indicate on the application form whether or not you will require childcare. For more information, we invite you to read our Policy for Children.
I have reduced mobility and I want to know about accessibility.
Jouvence is not fully wheelchair accessible. Please contact us to discuss your particular needs.
I have specific dietary needs.
Where it is possible, we will accommodate your dietary requirements. Please indicate your dietary needs on the application form.
We are able to accommodate:
Specific diets related to health
It is necessary to discuss with us before the event in order to allow enough time to make arrangements.
Vegetarians
Two options are offered at each meal: one with meat, and one without. If pork is served, it will be identified.
Allergies
It is necessary to list your food allergies on the application form so that we can be certain that these are well identified. Nuts, milk products, and other foods mentioned beforehand will be identified so that they can be avoided.
I want to know about how the transportation and accommodation fees work.
The fee to participate in the Retreat OR the Amplify Training Program is $200.
The fee to participate in both programs is $300.
There are no fees to participate in the ELLE Project for young women.
The participation fee includes:
- Accommodation at Jouvence (towels and bedding are supplied)
- All meals (delicious, high-quality food)
- Over twenty different workshops offered by experienced and relevant facilitators
- Access to resources (zines, manuals, etc.) on site
- Travel to and from the event site, departing from downtown Montreal
Girls Action will finance the travel and accommodation costs of those who are not able to do so. Please indicate on the application form whether or not you require a subsidy to participate.
Selection Process:
As there are only a limited number of places available, Girls Action undertakes a comprehensive selection process for participants*.
In order to ensure a diversity of voices during the events, an advisory committee has been set up to facilitate the selection process.
*Girls Action prioritizes the participation of marginalized persons and persons living and working in isolated communities.
How will I know if I was selected?
Once your application has been chosen you will receive an email. It will contain various documents that you will need to fill-out and return to us by July 11, 2010 in order to confirm your participation. The following documents must be submitted to us by the deadline:
- Participation Agreement
- Minor Release Form (for participants under 18)
- Media Release Form
- Health Form
As soon as we have received all of your documents, we can then proceed with the reservation of transportation (airplanes, trains, etc.) during the month of August 2010.
DEADLINE TO REGISTER: JUNE 13th, 2010
You have questions?
Do you have questions about how the Amplify training fits with Girls Action Foundation’s National Network Retreat or about the Retreat itself? Do you know any great young women who would be interested in attending the ELLE Project: Leadership Building for Young Women?
For more information, please contact Fabienne: 1.888.948.1112 or by email: fabienne@girlsactionfoundation.ca
