Youth Venture

March 3, 2008 - 11:32pm — JoannaJeske

BEgreen BEtrend

BEtrend, A Day magazine, and Youth Venture

invite young people who have cool ideas to cool down the earth to submit their ideas and get support to turn their ideas into action. Support includes seed grant, consultancy and a connection to a global community of young changemakers. All ideas are welcomed as long as they will improve our environment. Example ideas include new eco products, inspiring short films, or campaign activities at a department store..

Meet us this Saturday, 31th May 2008.
where? Siam Paragon from 3pm to 9pm

September 26, 2007 - 2:00am — JoannaJeske

Getting started! Youth Venture Timeline

Since starting a Venture has so many different steps, it can be easy to get lost in the process. Here is a timeline of the Youth Venture process to help you along as you get started on your Venture!

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1. Find a Venture idea

   Try to think of things that excite you. Your Venture will be more successful if you choose an idea that you are passionate about. Click *HERE* to find out more about finding a Venture Idea

2. Form a core team

   Your team should have at least two members (ages 12-24) that are equally dedicated to making your Venture idea a reality. (To find out how to find a team and keep team members motivated and excited about your Venture, click *HERE*)

3. Find an Ally (optional)

   An Ally is a non-controlling adult mentor who will provide advice and support as your team creates and launches a Venture.

4. Plan your Venture by completing an Action Plan

   (to download an Action Plan go *HERE*). An Action Plan helps you plan out and prepare to launch your Venture.

5. Revise and submit your Action Plan

   Youth Venture will review your Action Plan. YV may ask your team to revise sections that are unclear or need more thought.

6. Present to a Selection Panel

   After submitting your Action Plan, YV will invite you to present your idea before a panel. Presenting to the panel will give you practice articulating your goals to a wider audience. The panel will help you make sure you’re ready to launch, will determine the amount of seed funding needed to get your Venture started and will invite you into the YV movement.

7. Meet conditions

   . Sometimes conditions are placed on areas the panel felt Youth Venturers needed to better think through before launching.

8. Launch your Venture

   . Approved Ventures will receive grant checks and Action Kits within two weeks. This event marks the official start of your Venture and of your part in the YV movement.

9. Website sign on and networking

   . Become part of the virtual YV movement. You can sign on to the Youth Venture website and become part of the community of Venture Teams, with space for your own webpage and blog, and for a chance to learn and share resources, information, and experiences with other Venturers across the globe.

10. Movement/support

    . As a Venture Team you are part of the YV movement and have access to the support resources YV provides to help to grow and sustain your Venture. Such resources include Technical Ally teleconference calls, website tools, and connections with other Youth Venturers.

September 26, 2007 - 12:22am — JoannaJeske

How to apply?

How to apply?

To apply, your team should complete and submit one Yenture Idea and Action Plan.

A Venture Idea and Action Plan is a resource to plan and launch a successful Venture and the gateway to become a part of the global network of young people creating and leading positive social change. Action Plans are structured to help you think through your community-benefiting idea and form it into a successful Venture, an ongoing organization that positively impacts the community.

Fact Sheet will provide you with more detailed information about Youth Venture Program in Thailand.

You may type or handwrite your answers on this form, or you may attach your answers in a separate document. Please make sure that your responses are thoughtful and honest. If you feel you can better communicate in another manner or through different medium (such as video or audio), please feel free to do so. We welcome any document or presentation that tells us about you, your idea, and your plan.

Return your completed Venture Idea and Action Plan to us by email, fax or post. Once we receive your Venture Idea and Action Plan we will review it and get back to you within two weeks.

If you have any questions about completing your Venture Idea and Action Plan, please contact us.

Youth Venture
65/1 Sukhumvit 55, Klongton Nua,
Wattana, Bangkok 10110
Phone: 02712-8610, Fax: 02712-8611
Email: yvth@youthventure.org

GOOD LUCK!