Invites you to apply for a

position in the

West Midlands
Advisory Committee

Successful applicants will:

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Become advocates on behalf of the young Muslims in your community
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Deliver effective and sustainable projects
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Influence policy making by engaging in dialogue with key regional
decision makers
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Further information about the committee
and the application form can be found
inside.

West Midlands Advisory Committee

Do you have a good understanding of issues affecting you and your community?

Are you looking to make positive change in your community?

Do you have some great ideas to share?

Do you know how influential you can be?

The Organisation

Hear My Voice (HMYV) is an entirely youth-led initiative which offers Muslim Young People
innovative opportunities to make a real difference in their communities.

HMYV uses a unique approach when working with young Muslims including support in
project delivery and skills development. We also provide culturally and religiously sensitive
spaces for young people to connect their voices with other community members and policy
makers.

To find our more, log on to our website: www.hmyv.org.uk

You can also find us on Facebook

The West Midlands Advisory Committee

HMYV has partnered with Government Office West Midlands (GOWM) to establish an
advisory committee which will operate in the West Midlands on behalf of the young Muslims
who live in the region.

The committee will be a platform for active, passionate and dedicated young Muslims to
contribute positively to the changing dynamics of their communities.

As a member of the WMAC, you will act as a consulting body for GOWN and other decision
making organisations. You will develop the group so that it becomes one of positive
influence and adds value to all decision making it is involved in.

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You will also be involved in delivering group and individual projects which positively address
issues affecting young people within the following key areas:

- Discrimination
- Social deprivation
- Lack of opportunities
- Identity crisis

These key areas of social concerns were identified following recent consultations with young
Muslims in the West Midlands. WMAC will aim to provide positive solutions to the issues
identified.

The WMAC Programme

The WMAC programme has been designed to provide a space for young Muslims to become
civically active in society, with the potential to become leaders of tomorrow.

Members of WMAC will follow HMYV’s six step programme known as ‘The Technology’. This
programme will run over a course 8 months and will be include:

- Residential
- Regular committee meetings.
- Drawing up of WMAC constitution including aim and objectives.
- Project delivery by whole committee addressing one issue from the 4 key areas
identified.
- Project delivery by individual members of WMAC, addressing one issue from the 4
key areas identified.
- Meetings with officials from GOWM and other decision making bodies in the West
Midlands and contribution to policy development process.

What will you gain from joining?

Through the course of the programme, members will have the opportunity to develop;

- Personal skills via skills auditing and training i.e. confidence building, presentation
skills, media skills, leadership skills etc.
- Developing new friendships with other committee members plus networking
opportunities
- Travelling across the UK, representing WMAC and your peers – with possible
international opportunities
- Building up your personal portfolio for future referenc.e

Upon completion of the programme, HMYV hopes that WMAC will become an independent
and influential organisation, working to make positive change in the West Midlands.

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If you are interested in
applying for WMAC, please
read the person specification
below and fill in the application
form attached.

West Midlands Advisory Committee

(WMAC)
Application Form
Deadline: 15th June 2010 Interviews: 17-18th June

Person Specification

We are looking for young people who:

 Are aged between16 and 25 years.

 Are tomorrow’s leaders, thinkers, speakers and visionaries.
 Understand issues impacting young Muslims.
 Have ideas to bring about positive change.
 Have an interest in supporting youth-led work at a local level.

The applicant should have the following skills:

 Confidence in communicating with a wide range of people.

 An ability to listen and consider different views.
 An ability to challenge views.
 An ability to motivate others and take a positive role in the community.
 Creativity and drive to take forward new ideas.

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Please note that all successful applicants must be available for the residential on 16-18 th July 2010.

The residential will be religiously and culturally sensitive. For further enquiries, contact Aisha Iqbal on
0121 773 2845 or email info@hmyv.org.uk

Personal Details

Surname
Forename
Date of Birth
Age
Gender
Ethnic Origin

Contact Details

Address
Postcode
Mobile
Telephone
E-mail

About You

Are you a member of any existing organisation in your local community – if so which?

Are you currently in education | training | employed | unemployed | other?

Please specify:

Do you consider yourself to have a disability? If yes, please state:

How did you hear about this opportunity?

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Question 1 (in no more than 300 words):

What are the three biggest issues that you feel young Muslims in Britain are facing today?

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Question 2 (in no more than 500 words):

Young Muslims recently consulted by HMYV spoke of 4 key areas of that most affected their
lives:

- Discrimination
- Social Deprivation
- Lack of opportunities
- Identity issues
Do you agree that these are a true reflection of the issues faced by young Muslims? What
solutions would you suggest for one of the 4 areas mentioned?

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Question 3 (in no more then 500 words):

In relation to the person specification, state why you should be chosen as a member of the
WMAC?

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Reference:

Referees Name

Referees Occupation
Postal Address (inc
postcode)

Contact Number
(Daytime)
E-mail Address
Relationship to you:

Applicant Declaration

I the undersigned, herby declare that the information provided is accurate to the best of my
knowledge. I understand that any incorrect information could potentially lead to the withdrawal of
my application by Hear my Voice.

I understand that the personal information collected in this form will be stored and used by Hear My
Voice only.

Print name
Signature

Date

Thank you for completing the application form. Please send completed forms to
Hear My Voice by the 15th of June 2010.

Post: 58a Stratford Street North, Birmingham, B11 1BP

Email: iqbal.aisha@hotmail.co.uk

If your application is successful, you will be invited for an interview between the 17 th and 18th of
June.

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