Come onboard and be part of the 2024 Youth Week WA KickstART Festival Planning Committee!
We invite you to shape the festival of your dreams! Unleash your creativity and be the beacon that amplifies the vibrant voices and ideas of youth to the broader community and beyond. This is your chance to immerse yourself in the art of designing and orchestrating a youth arts event while fostering leadership skills in a warm and supportive setting. As valued committee members, you’ll receive an honorarium fee as a token of our appreciation for your passion and commitment. Join us and sculpt the festival you envision!
Applications close 11.59pm on Monday 11th September 2023.
The below information is provided to indicate the level of commitment that Youth Week WA Planning Committee members can expect during their involvement.
2023 Key Dates
Late September - Committee Introduction Day
Mid-October - Meeting 1
Early November - Meeting 2
Late November - Meeting 3
Mid-December - Meeting 4
2024 Key Dates
Mid-January - Meeting 5
Late Jan - Meeting 6
Mid/Late February - Meeting 7
Mid-March - Meeting 8
Mid-April - Youth Week WA KickstART Festival
Late April - Debrief & Celebration
These sessions are subject to change per the needs and preferences of Committee members and Propel staff over the course of the project timeline.
As a member of the Planning Committee you will be responsible for:
Identifying the theme for Youth Week WA 2024
Participating in programming discussions with the Propel Team
Contributing your unique thoughts and feedback throughout the process and collaborating with the committee in decision-making
Attending regular committee meetings in the lead up to KickstART Festival
Facilitating, chairing and scribing committee meetings with other committee members.
Assisting in the grassroots promotion of KickstART Festival
Assisting with the set-up and running of events and activities as Propel Volunteers
To be considered for the Planning Committee you must:
Be aged 14 - 26 years
Be willing to learn and contribute during discussions
Be available to attend regular committee meetings
Be available to attend KickstART events during April 2023
Be passionate about providing opportunities for young people, and be interested or involved in the arts
Applications close 11.59pm on Monday 11th September 2023.
Successful applicants within one week after this date. Those who are selected will be invited to a Committee Introduction session. This session and all subsequent meetings leading up to KickstART Festival will be held in the Kimberley Room at the State Library of WA.
The Youth Planning Committee Access Key and Social Script document provides more information about navigating and accessing these meetings. The Access Key explains what’s in the space and the social script shares more information about how a committee member might participate in these meetings.
About Youth Week WA
Youth Week WA is an annual statewide celebration of the positive contributions of young people to our community throughout Western Australia. The Youth Week WA KickstART Festival offers young people aged 12 - 26 an extensive range of free workshops, forums, performances, programs, and special events every April.
Still have questions?
Feel free to call Propel Youth Arts WA on 08 9328 5855 or email hello@propel.org.au.