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You’re Invited to

Join Our

Student

Leadership

Council

 Are you a sophomore, junior, or senior in high school?

 Are you interested in learning more about the

government through the lens of Human Rights?

 Are you interested in expanding on what you've learned

in civics and government classes while learning

leadership skills?

 If you answered yes to these questions, please visit

pwcva.gov/humanrights to join our leadership council.

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a multifaceted approach to

Unity

Coloring Outside the Lines:

HUMANRIGHTSSTUDENTLEADERSHIPCOUNCIL

Applications Due By:

October 1, 2021

Instructions:

 Completed applications must be emailed to the Human Rights

Commission at PWHRC@pwcgov.org.

 Completed Letters of Recommendation must include students

first and last name and should be sent to the Human Rights

Commission at PWHRC@pwcgov.org by October 1, 2021.

 Incomplete Applications will not be considered. Applicants will

be notified if applications are incomplete.

 Applicants will be notified of acceptance by October 25, 2021.

 Please review HRSLC Responsibilities and Expectations before

submitting your application.

 Any additional questions regarding The Human Rights Student

Leadership Council can be emailed to PWHRC@pwcgov.org or

you can contact our office at 703.792.4680.

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Responsibilities

 Commit to attend every session of the

student leadership council punctually.

 Actively engage and participate in its

sessions and activities.

 Produce and present such reports as

may be necessary to support its

mission.

 Treat every other member of the cohort

with dignity and respect in every

discussion, debate, or interaction.

 Perform such other duties as may be

assigned by the HRC.

 Regularly practice and discuss

leadership.

Expectations

 As a member of the Student

Leadership Council, you are

viewed as leaders, not only to the

students at your school, but for

every student in our community.

 For this reason, it is important

that you maintain a sense of

responsibility and integrity

throughout your term on the

Student Leadership Council.

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MAN RIGHTS STUDENT LEADERSHIP COUNCIL

Full Name: ___________________________________________________________________

Address: _____________________________________________________________________

City: _____________________________ State: __________________ Zip: ________________

Home Phone Number: __________________ Cell Phone Number: _______________________

Email Address: ________________________________________________________________

Parent/Guardian’s Name: ________________________________________________________

Bes

t Number to Contact Them At (Home/Cellular): ____________________________________

Best Time of Day to Contact Them (Daytime/Evening): _________________________________

Email Address: ________________________________________________________________

School: ______________________________________________________________________

Grade Entering: ________________________________________________________________

How Did You Hear About the Prince William Human Rights Student Leadership Council:

_____________________________________________________________________________

Provide a list of activities, school related or otherwise, that you are currently involved in. Include

leadership positions held, if any:

_____________________________________________________________________________

Application

HUMAN RIGHTS STUDENT LEADERSHIP COUNCIL

1. Why do you want to serve on the Prince Willian Human Rights Student Leadership Council?

__________________________________________________________________________

HUMAN RIGHTS STUDENT LEADERSHIP COUNCIL

2. What is a current civil rights, human rights, or diversity issue, in the local or national news,

that is of concern to you? Provide an example of a creative way to address and bri

ng

aw

areness to this issue in your school or community.

__________________________________________________________________________

HUMAN RIGHTS STUDENT LEADERSHIP COUNCIL

3. There are five areas of engagement for Prince William Human Rights Student Leadership

Co

uncil activities:

• Projects: Implementing human and civil rights projects in the community.

• Partnerships: Collaborating with other organizations to raise community awareness

about human and civil rights issues.

• Events: Working with the Prince William community to promote human rights awareness

and diversity. Assisting the Human Rights Commission with its annual Universal Human

Rights Day, and annual presentation of the EEOC Youth at Work workshop.

• Public Speaking/Outreach: Sharing unique experiences and promoting diversity

through conferences, public events, small group discussions, online interactions, and a

variety of other events and media.

• Publications: Spreading the message of the student council and the Human Rights

Commission via written content.

P

lease describe any experience you have in one or more of these areas. (Max: 900 word

count)

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HUMAN RIGHTS STUDENT LEADERSHIP COUNCIL

4. What do you hope to gain from your experiences while with the Prince William Human

Rights Leadership Council? (Max: 350 word count)

_______________________________________________________________________

HUMAN RIGHTS STUDENT LEADERSHIP COUNCIL

Please attach two letters of recommendation as part of a complete and eligible application. At least

one letter of recommendation must be from an adult who can speak to your character. The second

letter of recommendation should be from an adult who is familiar with your involvement in the

community or at school. Examples of adults who may write letters of recommendation include

group leaders, teachers, advisors/counselors, school administrators, coaches, employers,

community leaders, and leaders of faith (pastors, rabbis, imams, priests, etc.). Please feel free to

use the spaces below or attach additional pages for your recommendations.

_____________________________________________________________________________

Recommendation By: __________________________________

Applicant Name: __________________________________

Application

Recommendations