The Department of Youth and Culture Youth Affairs Division, conducted an Orientation Session with the 7th cohort of the Anguilla Service Corps (Youth EXPOSURE Programme) on Friday 29th January, 2021. Orientation of the programme was administered by the Senior Programme Officer – Youth, Mrs. Joleyne Robin-Williams. The session precedes the beginning of the 6th month cycle which began on Monday 8th February, 2021.
Seventeen (17) clients are attached to Government Departments or Statutory Bodies as volunteers for a period of six months. During this attachment the clients will receive various opportunities to enhance their personal and professional skills at the Anguilla Community College, and gain experience through on-the-job training/exposure, while receiving a monthly stipend of XCD$1000.00.
The Anguilla Service Corps was established to promote and encourage volunteerism and mentorship, while cementing an appreciation of community and social responsibility among nationals. The Anguilla Service Corps, consist of three main components; Youth EXPOSURE (Experiencing, Xtra, Possibilities, Opportunities, Skills, Understanding, Responsibilities, Education), Volunteerism and Mentorship.
Youth EXPOSURE – Youth EXPOSURE is a component of the Anguilla Service Corps which target school leavers without any ‘at risk’ factors, but who are unemployed and have been actively seeking employment for more than two years.
Partnering Departments for the 7th Cohort of the 2021 cycle are:
Anguilla National Trust
Inland Revenue Department
National Chronic Disease Unit
Environmental Health Unit, Department of Health Protection
The Department of Information, Technology and E-Services (D.I.T.E.S.)
Department of Sports
Health Authority of Anguilla
Customs Department
Programme Criteria:
1. Between the ages of 17 to 30
2. Unemployed
3. Actively seeking employment for one or more years
4. Possess a minimum of 4 or more CSEC subject or up to tertiary education
5. Must be an Anguillian or Belonger of Anguilla
For more information about the programme, please contact the Department of Youth and Culture by emailing the Programme Officer – Youth, Mrs. Jocelyne Mills at Jocelyne.mills@gov.ai , or by telephone (264) 498 3792. You can also visit our Facebook page at DYC Anguilla for constant updates on this programme.
– Press Release